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Maplets – The Offline Maps App Positive Reviews

Very useful for hikingI have been using Mapkets for a couple of years to stay on track when hiking in unfamiliar territory. One thing I have noticed is that on occasion I am not tracking along the marked trail but parallel to it or even further afield, which is disconcerting if you don't see any other visible path. Maybe some of the maps need updating? Overall, though, this is the best app I have used for trail hikes. Thumbs up..Kindred hikerVersion: 3.9.1

Great way to have special maps offlineI’ve been using this now for many years and it is still a mainstay. How many apps is that true of? One of the drawbacks of nearly all the online maps on iOS devices is the absence of specialty maps. These are things like nature trail maps, campus maps, terminal maps, etc. where the usual suspects simply don't provide the desired information. This app let's you trivially find such maps near a location and download them for use offline (out of cell range or where you don't want to pay cell charges). Even better, many of the maps will show you your location with a 3G device's GPS. Better yet, if you have maps, you can add them to the collection available-no begging for a map necessary. The interface is pretty clean and straightforward. And you aren’t staring at fees per map either unlike the only real competitor in this niche. The only drawback is that to add a map, you have to match the Google Mercator projection-not an issue for small areas but troublesome if you want to post something larger. The interface for georeferencing a map is clever though a tad challenging for some map styles..Cjones-CUVersion: 3.9.1

Fantastic App!This is a great app that just keeps getting better all the time. I am an avid hiker and lead a local hiking group. I use this app at least twice a week, and have used it to track my progress on a week long backpack in the Sierras. It is loaded with maps of every variety – not just trail maps. It contains airport maps, transit maps, bike routes, you name it. Last year in Hungary I discovered that it had the bus and transit systems for Budapest! Recently I needed a trail map for a local watershed that was not in their catalog. I made a request and they added the maps in a few days. I have found them very responsive. If you can find the map you want as a PDF on the web, they can add it for you, and most are GPS aware and will plot your location. Great app..B-CubedVersion: 3.8.6

Great app for trailsI’ve used this Maplets for several years. It is my favorite trail app, but they also offer other maps such as zoos. The two things that I really like about it are: 1. I vaccfownload the maps and use them anytime. Sometimes I do need to download them again, so I will check before I go to hike some place to make sure I have the map on the app. 2. If I do have cell service when using the a map on the app, my location shows up on the map on the app. Today I was hiking at a park that I had not been too for awhile, and the trails weren’t well marked. However, I was able to find where I was on the trail, and that gave me a lot of peace of mind on my hike..Jwally49Version: 3.9.1

This app should be on everyone's smart device!Anyone that ever leaves their home should have Maplets on their iPad and iPhone. Don't think about it, just do it! So many great maps to choose from: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, all kinds of colleges and universities, baseball stadiums, historic and national parks, California missions, zoos, bike trails, museums, botanical gardens, observatories, offline city and state maps. Some maps, like those for colleges even have a gps feature so you know where you're at if visiting the campus for the first time. Best map app ever! And if they don't have the map you're looking for, you can request it and they'll let you know when it's ready to view..LousTownVersion: 3.9.1

Didn't want to pay a subscription for Gaia or All TrailsJust used Maplets today on a 20 mile hike up San Gorgonio. This app is worth every penny of the 2.99. I'd be happy if I'd paid 10 dollars. You buy the app and you can download FREE maps from the app that work with your phone's GPS. Maybe it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some other apps, but it works when you're out in the mountains and you don't have to pay some stupid subscription to get maps. I'm not trying to map my route for Instagram. I want to not get lost. Also, the draw feature works well to estimate how far you have left to go..RlgordonVersion: 3.9

Best offline solution yet!Plan ahead! Search for a map before going, download it and you'll be good to go! I have used Maplets in Europe and the U.S. In Prague I had my phone on airplane mode to avoid paying for incoming calls and texts, and the app worked great. I was able to track my location in Old Town Prague and determine how to get to different places no problem. Then in the White Mountains of New Hampshire there was zero signal but I was able to stick to the correct trails as I did the Presidential Traverse because my location was constantly mapped. Very satisfied user and I was singing Maplet's praises to fellow hikers!.Skinsfan4evaVersion: 3.9.1

Great app!I’ve used Maplets for years—it’s a super app. Straightforward, easy to use & incredibly useful source of all those little local maps that are so handy to have around. Especially love that I can download them for use offline—how often have you gone for a nice walk in a state, city or regional park and found you dropped the paper map, forgot to pick it up or glanced at the trailhead sign & thought, “I’ve got this”? Except then you get down the trail and no, you don’t. Left or right? GPS locator info for many of the maps is icing on the cake. Thanks, app developers for years of help!.FizzicystVersion: 3.9.1

Best map app!This is by far the best map app out there! I use it primarily for parks and campgrounds/trails but they also have city maps, subways, bike trails, etc. This app is well worth the money! Download the map you think you'll need if you aren't going to have any cell service and it's very helpful. Works for both iPhone and iPad. Same program, no need to purchase again as some apps have you do (separate program structure I think sometimes..) but this is not the case. No way to sync between the two devices but that's okay. Highly recommend this purchase!.Jaclan86Version: 3.8.6

Is this app still active?It still works for the maps I have but I can no longer add new maps. Message says “cannot reach server” or something like that. Facebook page and feedback links are dead. Unfortunately when my last phone ran out of storage I deleted maps that I would desperately like to have back. This is the best offline maps app I’ve used for dirt bike trips. I’d gladly pay a monthly or annual subscription in order to get it back. Please take my money..Rich1235Version: 3.9.1

Don't leave home without it!It is to the point now that when I do multi-day backcountry trips in a national or state park, Maplets is my primary navigation tool. I know that sounds crazy, but it's true. Took a three day trip along the White Rim Road in Canyonlands Natl. Park last week, and never needed anything else, and that's just the most recent example. Very accurate, very reliable, very easy. Download your map while on wifi or a cell network, then put your phone on airplane mode, then hike using Maplets..RalefennVersion: 3.8.6

Excellent Resource when traveling - world wideI have used this excellent resource frequently over the years. Before I head to a destination, I see what maps are out there for that destination. This app has original maps that people upload. Based on looking over these maps, in the past, I have been able to find gems that locals know about, but travelers may not. Also, very handy to be able to download the maps locally.LeineczarVersion: 3.9.1

One of my favorite apps... and it’s free!I use this very regularly when I go out hiking, especially in new areas or when I’m looking for a new trail to explore in a park I already know. The geo referencing that shows where we are on the trail (or even for just finding the trailhead while still in the car) is invaluable. And there’s no need to keep track of scores of paper maps. I’ve recommended to many friends..Jf professional engineerVersion: 3.9.1

One incredibly useful app!This is my favorite trail app. I've used it for many years. It has a huge number of maps available and you can always request new ones for areas they don't yet have. The maps don't hog excessive space on your phone. Nearly all of the maps have gps enabled to allow you to identify exactly where you are on the map - no more need to wonder which way to turn at a trail junction..Gato4Version: 3.8.6

One of the best apps I’ve ever usedI love maps. I also love hiking and off-roading at parks and forests. So it’s no wonder that I love Maplets. The single best feature it offers, in my humble opinion, is giving us users the ability to track (via our phone’s gps) where we are on a highly detailed pdf map. The first time I saw that on my phone, I was blown away, and I still am. It’s just a beautiful and useful tool for exploring beautiful, remote places..GedaweiVersion: 3.9

Maplets is great, very responsiveI love Maplets I've been using it for years. I use it for planning for inspiration and even on-site out in the field. I find it especially useful to see you what's near me by distance. It also decreases the amount of paper I need to use. It is totally convenient to have it on all of my devices. Out of all the the hundreds of apps I have, I use this is one a lot, it is one of my very favorites..SteveanandaVersion: 3.9

Maplets Server Permanently Down?This is literally my most favorite app. I’ve been using it as my go-to hiking map for years. But, recently (2022), its server (where all of the maps come from) appears to be down. You can still use existing maps you already have. But you can no longer get new ones or update your existing ones..JmpdudeVersion: 3.9.1

Truly AmazingI have found (and used) maps for everything from the small state park near my house to Yosemite. The app integrates these detailed, to scale maps with my iPhone's (and iPad's) GPS. It provides useful navigation where apple and google don't have useful maps, and where AT&T has no coverage. Love it! I do wish I could zoom in more when drawing on maps. (They are PDFs, after all.).Newton and the Quasi-AppleVersion: 3.9.1

Great hiking app!This is my “go to” app for hikes! I can see exactly where I am on the map and what direction I am facing. As noted in other reviews, it does not track my course, but I use AllTrails for that. What Maplets has done superbly for years is to allow me to quickly see on a map where I am - which I can use to decide what fork in the trail to take or how to get back to the trailhead or a desired location..FrrauncVersion: 3.9.1

Ok map appThis app is okay but didn't work great for when I tried to use it to navigate while off roading. The fact that the map is stuck in true north position limits this app. There are other map apps available that automatically orient the map using the iPhone's compass. I have my iPhone in a holder while I'm driving so I can't rotate the phone to orientate the map, so the fact that the app won't even let you rotate the map manually on the screen makes it even less useful..EngloconVersion: 3.8.6

Awesome!!This is so useful! I'm so happy to have the Marin Bike Map on my phone now in a format that is more useful than a big image. Additionally, the app is fun for fantasy travel ... I'm not sure when I'll be in Joshua tree, but it's fun to look at the map. New features that would be nice are in app purchases of non-free maps like the Krebs Cycle touring maps or mtn biking maps (I'd happily pay $9 for the digital version). Great app!!!.----arrrr----Version: 3.8.6

Great app!I love this app, and often use it when walking or hiking. The maps are usually the official maps for the trail system, and can show where I am on the map, using my iPhone GPS. I can find maps for most trails in my area. I also like that, if a map isn't available in this app, and I send them a link to the map on the internet, they will add it to Maplets..ChuckHoffmanVersion: 3.9.1

The best app.I have long been searching for a map app like this. I have never found it until I found this one. I recently went to many national parks and was able to download the maps for them and access them offline. This app can even locate you on the map using gps. It is absolutely great. I am glad it's free, but I would pay for it..ArampeyVersion: 3.8.6

Very simple; very useful!At times, the marker runs slightly off the trail/road you're physically on, but not so much you can't easily recognize where you are. Other than that, this is an extremely useful app because if you lose cellular signal, you still have the map in front of you to use; unlike most GPS apps—lose signal, lose the map..SFCD1Version: 3.8.6

Extremely happy with this app!We ride the Hatfield McCoy trails in WV and KY, which has more trails than any system I’ve been to. This app is great for navigating tight and twisting offroad trails. Before this app, we used the paper map, which worked, but it was a 5 minute discussion about where we were and which way to go. I recommend this app to anyone we see in the trails or asks for directions..Kyle CR500Version: 3.9.1

Excellent app even in the base versionIncredibly useful and simple. The amount of information presented in easy to understand formats is amazing. And, it does it all in under 20MB of space. Just shopping for places to go nearby is fun and eye opening for the number of places you didn’t know you had available..YoulistenhereVersion: 3.9.1

Great app; so sad no longer supportedBeen using this across many parks for many years. Really great. But now no longer being updated, so sad to see that maps are becoming slowly out of date. Will keep using until too dated, because the other apps are nothing like as good as this one.Jonathan M.C.Version: 3.9.1

Outstanding!Outstanding App! Extremely useful, don't know how I ever lived without it. Unfortunately as of this date (August 24, 2022) maps can’t be searched. It says “Cannot find server. Please check that you’re connected to the internet.” The app hasn’t been updated in 4 years so perhaps it’s no longer supported. Great app though when it works..HarpeggioVersion: 3.9.1

Fantastic app!Wonderful app for travelers, hikers and just about anyone on the go. This is a very helpful app. I particularly like the GPS feature that keeps you from getting lost in unfamiliar locations as well as the folder function to help you categorize your downloaded maps. I use this frequently for hiking as well as recently traveling through Europe..Katherinef2Version: 3.8.6

Long-time favorite hiking appMaplets is simple and let’s you know where you are when you get a bit lost. Ability to drop pin was a lifesaver when I had to leave my partner in the dark in the woods to hike out to get rescue. Led rescue team to exact spot. Best thing is that unlike most feature heavy apps, this one is easy on your battery. Excellent..SipseyhikerVersion: 3.9.1

Wonderful app, problems in iOS 16I have used this app for years and love it, but as of today on iOS 16, the “back” button doesn’t seem to be working, to switch between maps. Once you’ve opened a map, the only way to get back to the listing of maps is to hit the ℹ️ button and then delete the map you’re looking at. So the app is still technically usable, but it’s sadly clunky now..K-meansVersion: 3.9.1

Very useful tool!Simple. Download the parks you plan to visit. You now have the park map on your phone. While you’re there, GPS will locate your current location on the map with a blue dot. Brilliant. Just used it in Lassen NP where cell service is virtually non existent. I was able to keep track of my location on roads and trails while in the park..55MS55Version: 3.9.1

A super app, no doubt about itBefore we head out on another road trip somewhere, I look for whatever info/maps are in this app and download. Thus, I have my hands on NP maps, say, to plan before we drive up to the Park toll booth which provides the paper map. Just on example. No reason not to have this app for your future adventures!.ButchVersion: 3.9

Must have app!I used this for the first time last weekend on a off road riding trip in southern Kentucky. The actual trail markers left a bit to be desired and there were a lot of trails not on the official map downloaded into Maplets. The GPS feature was used several times to verify our position which was extremely helpful!.JobermVersion: 3.9

Great for trail runners!I rarely take the time to write reviews, but I have to for this one. Maplets is extremely simple to use, and simply does what you actually need when you're out on a trail trying to navigate. I've found almost every park I go to has an available map. As someone who hosts public trail runs, this app is proving invaluable..User in San FranciscoVersion: 3.8.6

This app has become indispensableEver since I found this app, I don't know what I did without it. Perfectly focused and simple execution and design. Reliable and good coverage. I hope this never goes away. One request: please add the ability to sort Maplets by distance, so I can quickly find the ones that are closest to me..Koffee66Version: 3.8.6

Best mapping software out thereThis thing is so handy. Just do yourself a favor...download it now. My husband maps our local bike trails for Orienteering and biking and he can upload georectified PDFs they have a blue dot that shows exactly where you are on the trails as you are moving. Used it in Europe and found Swiss hiking trails and the Rome subway maps. Awesome app.SoonerjcbVersion: 3.9

So Useful and well done!Great map selection across the USA. Many maps are GPS enabled. So you can find your location on the map you downloaded before you set out -- even when you have no cell signal while hiking in a remote spot. Some maps are enabled with a nifty Search and Find feature for easily locating landmarks and special interest features. The app automatically downloads most current versions of your maps when you select the Update option. Maps can be sorted and organized into folders as you see fit. Great app at a great value!.Dr.BopVersion: 3.9

Great AppMy family and I ride ATV's. Another rider showed me this app last year, now I don't ride without it. Throw those paper maps away, being able to locate yourself on the map with GIS ability is just awesome! Wish I had found this app sooner. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!.Smokeeatr41Version: 3.8.6

Great appI have used this app all over the US for hiking, mountain biking and urban exploring. It has been fantastic- no bugs or glitches after a few years of use. Plenty of gps enabled maps are available for everything from some fairly unpopular small state parks to zoos, malls and national parks..XyjbeakerVersion: 3.8.6

Great when it worksLately I get a constant message that I’m not connected to the Internet one in fact I am. This makes downloading new maps impossible so I’m stuck with the handful that I currently have and I am unable to add anymore. It also looks like this app has not been updated in several years so maybe it has been abandoned?.Independant_humanVersion: 3.9.1

This app saved usGlad to have downloaded this app before a recent hike. I already knew the trails were very poorly marked but Maplets worked like a charm with its GPS voodoo. We covered a moderate 6 mile trail and Maplets kept us from getting crazy lost. I would give 10 stars but they won’t let me. Bravo..Niccomm757Version: 3.9.1

A great aid for trip planningWe have been using Maplet since our first iPad. The ability to get instant complete information that can be used on the tablet or e-mailed is wonderful. The application is extremely easy to use and very reliable. This is one of the best applications on our iPad..C182AviatorVersion: 3.8.6

Best app for travelSeeing exactly where you are on the map is great. Only we as users can make it better by contributing maps and making donations. This is the first ap I check when headed to a new area when headed into the back country or a national park..SrheidVersion: 3.9

Super usefulTo be able to see your position on the state map is very helpful. Sadly these aren’t very large or detailed but it certainly helps with general positioning. I wish we could overlay these onto a satellite or detailed topo and change transparency like in Gaia maps. Nonetheless great tool..GregorhalendaVersion: 3.9.1

Outdated mapsWhen I purchased this app several years ago, many of the maps were up-to-date. Now, in 2023, most of the maps are way out of date. Plus, world cities have random, inaccurate tourist and transit maps. This content app has a deep need to be refreshed, esp. in light of changes due to the Covid pandemic..EmbodywisdomVersion: 3.9.1

Using Maplets on all hikesOutstanding app. Just works, exactly as you would expect. Been using for four years. Not all maps are available. You can ask that they try to add missing maps, but it might take a while..JoeMazVersion: 3.9

Luv this appI bought this years ago-and every year it has been one of my favorite apps. I use it for hiking in parks and for international travel. Say I want to find a map of bicycle routes in a foreign city- this is my go to place..MkgillesVersion: 3.9.1

Works great for what I need it forUse it for my local atv place famous reading outdoors a whole lot of land to cover an to much to remember every little thing nice that you can pull up each individual riding spot an got a pretty detailed up to date map.Canamshawn650xtVersion: 3.9.1

Great AppVery detailed and usually up to date..VermanatorVersion: 3.8.6

Amazing app!!I've used the maps to have on hand information when seeing a place for the first time ( and having missed the information center ). The maps are very responsive compared to others I have downloaded. For the most part they are easy to read and have all the points of interest along the route taken. One of my best buys and would recommend it highly..EemmaaVersion: 2.4.1

Love this appStill very useful after all this time..XvauerVersion: 3.8.2

Impressive App...even for Canadians!Pretty decent coverage of the Vancouver, Canada region. Very happy with this purchase. One wish...please provide information about how to contribute and to append GPS data to maps..ShawnInVanVersion: 3.8.2

Fabulous little App!How else can you carry a complete map of the London Underground, Toronto Zoo, The Toronto Downtown PATH System and still have room for any other map you can think of. It is one of the most useful apps I have on my phone..BoxterfanVersion: 3.7.3

SuperMake a request for 2 maps in Québec, got it 1 week after request..PAAubeVersion: 3.7.3

PassableA bit clumsy to use and continuously crashes when you try to delete a map and then reloads the just deleted map when you reopen the app, very frustrating.JJ_62Version: 3.7.3

Really usefulThis is what I really like - an app with some real utility! The maps that I have accessed for my own use have been accurate and correct. A truly useful app. It does what it claims and provide a service that no one else seems to have thought of (without mentioning that big company we're all familiar with). Well worth 5 stars!.IdjsterVersion: 3.6

Great, useful appThis is a really useful app, when there are maps covering the area you want - and the coverage is rather good for large cities. If you have hard to find map, you can even contribute them through their web site..TSelrahcVersion: 3.6

AwesomeI highly recommend Maplets for hiking in state and national parks, for visiting university campuses and for using public transport..PizzaBoiVersion: 3.5

Maps maps mapsAwesome. Find what you need. Recommend purchasing, can access any map, anywhere..TvfireVersion: 3.5

Must have when travelingMore maps are now GPS-enabled which makes this app indispensable for traveling; you can put a pin of your hotel onto the map of the city you're visiting and wander around without getting lost - no cellular service or wifi required, just GPS grid on the map and your GPS-enabled mobile device. Not 5/5 because the current version requires 7 taps before you can enter the label when dropping a pin into a map..Kit NguyenVersion: 3.5

GoodCould use more maps near me, but I can't fault the app for that..GougedawayVersion: 3.5

Great appSo useful.Lyth333Version: 3.1

Really superb app!Note!!! This app uses pre-existing maps (trail guides, your local zoo's handout, etc), so if your area seems short in maps that you know are out there, get involved and submit requests! Even up here in eastern Canada there were lots of maps already, and shortly after I sent in requests for about 10 other maps they were added. The maps are great resolution, and because they are downloaded onto your device they work when you're out of range - necessary when hiking/mountain biking etc! Very uncomplicated layout, and the ability to add points or draw overtop of the maps is bonus. Highly recommended, one of my favourite apps!.Stevey275Version: 3.0

Love it!I love this app. It is helping my son & I enjoy our road trip! Thanks…I will be recommending to friends and family.JoannemlcoleVersion: 2.4.1

AwesomeI requested hiking biking trail map of whistler B.C an several others an in no time you got them for me . Thanks guy's very much I love this app an use it lots. I have pay as you go iPhone 4 with no contract an your passive GPS Works awesome. Thanks again an please send me any other apps you come out with. Regards Stephen Sawyer.CuarioVersion: 2.3.2

Great program!Tremendous choice of maps..Mimage5Version: 2.1

Just GreatI'm so happy I found this app. This can only get better as more maps are added..Battery magic user 1Version: 2.1

Great IdeaWorks well and gets you access to many different maps!.Bryan ErrmannVersion: 2.1

Very useful and fastFast display of all sorts of maps. Simple and reliable. Requests for the addition of new maps were handled quickly by the app authors. Great when maps are georeferenced, however not all of them are..Jerome AvrillonVersion: 2.1

I'm saying it again!.. Great App!Just wanted to expand on my previous review. I used to print out and take paper copies of maps and other travel info on road trips. Since getting an iTouch, and more recently an iPad, I'm helping to kill less trees. Some of those maps however, are huge. Even my Core i3 desktop lags when trying to zoom and pan them. Not so with Maplets. Fast, fast, fast! The touch interface also works so much better for viewing maps. You can't add your own maps directly, but have to download then from the Maplets website. That seems to be part of what makes the viewing so fast. Browsing for maps is quite easy and can be accomplished in several ways. The map library seem to be quite large, but if a map isn't available, you can request it. My request was fulfilled in less than 24 hours. All in all, I'm quite happy with Maplets..Dtang36Version: 1.5

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Maplets – The Offline Maps App Negative Reviews

No Back Button Due To iOS UpdateI absolutely adore this app and have used it for more than a decade. Recently it stopped working on my phone because the back button which would allow you to go to a different maplet no longer works. You can tap it forever but it won’t let you leave the current map. So now I’m stuck in one map and if I want to see another I must delete the app, download it again, and then download whichever map I want to use. :-( Please please please can we have an update for this 5-star app? I’ll be getting a new phone later this year and I’m optimistic that might solve the problem. If so, I’ll be sure to update this review..Steven HaverVersion: 3.9.1

The app forced a 5$ purchaseI never confirmed or even purchased the item. I got an email with the receipt and I was confused. The app forced a purchase itself.Lay_ZzzVersion: 3.9.1

Ouch! Wasted money!The NW States and Western Canada is poorly covered at best in terms of finding campgrounds. I'm definitely not seeing the wonderful app these other reviewers are going on about. The only thing it is is a fast scrolling highway and city map with an odd and random assortment of local maps. Far from comprehensive and sorely lacking..MochildVersion: 2.1

No Canada!It seems you can sell the app to Canadians you just don't know where we are on a map! Total waste of Canadian money!!.Penny UpsonVersion: 3.6

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