What's a grand Android app for using maps when I'm properly off-grid and can't rely on data?

Avenza Maps is an absolute godsend! Download the maps beforehand, and you're sorted, even in the most remote corners of the world. Works a treat!

offline mapstravelnavigationdata roaminghikingEmma O'Brien
Honestly, Avenza Maps has saved me countless times on my travels. It's brilliant for when you're trekking in the Himalayas or exploring the backroads of Ireland, and your data connection decides to take a holiday. You just download the maps you need beforehand – I've downloaded maps for all of Southeast Asia at one point – and then you can use them completely offline. It doesn't eat up your roaming data, which is a massive bonus. I remember being lost in rural Vietnam, and Avenza Maps got me back on track. It's a proper useful app, and I wouldn't go anywhere without it now. It's especially good if you're doing any hiking; you can find maps that show all the trails. Plus, it works perfectly in rural Thailand where finding wifi is like finding a unicorn. Absolute lifesaver!

Key Features

Offline map access so you don't need data
Downloadable maps for specific regions
Helps navigate trails and remote areas

"β€œI love this app! I use it for hiking and it’s been a lifesaver.”"

β€” 5β˜… User Review
ANDROIDUpdated: 7/10/2025
Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping icon

Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

by Avenza Systems Inc.

β˜…4.7
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Platform

android