ElevMaps

Name: ElevMaps
Rating: 2.9655173 (902 reviews)
Author: Daniel G

By: Daniel G

3D map viewer for your hiking trips.

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Features & Capabilities

ElevMaps is a versatile 3D/2D GPS map viewer designed for hiking trips and various outdoor activities like mountain biking and paragliding. Featuring an intuitive user interface, it renders maps using OpenGL by blending map tiles from multiple sources with precise elevation data.

Users can view maps online or offline, with options to download areas for offline use or import map formats such as Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC) and OziExplorer. ElevMaps supports orientation modes like classic north-up and automatic rotation based on GPS or compass. Its powerful GPS navigation tools include track recording, building, and playback in KML/GPX formats, alongside statistics for altitude, speed, and distance. Elevation data in SRTM3 format enhances map accuracy. Whether preparing trips or navigating in real-time, ElevMaps ensures you'll never get lost outdoors. More features are regularly added to enrich your adventure experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.7.34 Last updated: 2025-12-07

Version code:

116

Creation date:

2012-06-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

7.46MB

Email:

da*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

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# 143,697 ▼ 282

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Developed by:

Daniel G

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.elevmaps

Email:

da*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://sourceforge.net/p/elevmaps/wiki/ElevMaps%20-%20Users%20Manual/

User Reviews

Overall, ElevMaps is praised for its 3D terrain visualization and potential for hikers and field work, with quick visuals and a promising concept. However, many reviews report serious reliability issues: maps failing to load or display, GPS/location inaccuracies (sometimes placing users in a different country), unreliable elevation data and offline download processes, and regressions after updates. There are regional limitations that constrain global use. If these core loading, data, and portability problems are addressed, the app could fulfill its field-use potential.

Pros

Excellent 3D terrain visualization for hiking.
Snappy rendering and responsive visuals.
Useful for field work and understanding surroundings.
Promising concept with potential for hikers and field use.

Cons

Frequent map loading/display failures; maps often don't render.
GPS positioning is inaccurate or shows the wrong location.
Elevation data download and offline map availability are unreliable.
Updates regress performance; newer versions can be worse than older ones.
Regional availability gaps and non-global map data limits.

Recent reviews

Can't load anymore after upgrading to latest security patch of Android 16. Old comment:When App Directory is modified, the app cannot start. Expect to backup all the downloaded data by modifying App Directory but failed, unless kindly offer Export Data and setting feature.

ro*****, 2026-04-20

The idea is great and quick.... Erm kinda... Your detail isn't very detail I'm used to power haus Deutsche carto... This is blunderbuss.. What happen? The DEM suck me in but did not deliver...