Cartograph Maps 3
Mapsforge offline vector maps.
Free · In‑App Purchases
# Cartograph Maps
View Mapsforge offline vector maps and record tracks. Includes OpenAndroMaps render themes, MBTiles support, hill shading, multi-layer stacking, offline BRouter routing, measurement tools, cloud sync, search, and offline overlays.
Questions, problems, or feature requests: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/contact/
**NEW**
The app now ships with a companion Apple Watch app: https://youtu.be/mMjO9Ngfak0
## Map features
- View Mapsforge offline vector maps (including OpenAndroMaps.org).
- OpenAndroMaps render themes (Elevate, Elements) for hiking, mountainbiking, running, and more.
- Other offline formats: MBTiles (raster/vector), TwoWays RMAP, Locus SQLite, Oruxmaps SQLite, Garmin IMG (non-NT).
- Online types: Mapbox MVT, Bing quadkey, OSM slippy tiles, raster WMS, MapLibre.
- Offline hillshading and slope mapping (*).
- Mapsforge multi-maps (*).
- Classic Mapsforge and Mapsforge VTM rendering.
- Stack multiple map layers, including transparency (*).
- 3D buildings (*).
- Create custom Mapsforge maps (**).
- Grid overlays: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local projections (*).
- Coordinate display: WGS84, UTM, MGRS, and local (proj4) projections.
- Online map tile downloader (*).
- Image-to-map calibration tool (*).
- Zoom lock.
## Tracks and routing
- Background track recording (*).
- Custom track drawing tool (*).
- Photo, video, and audio waypoints (*).
- BRouter offline route calculation (*).
- OSRM routing.
- Google Directions (**).
- Offline navigation with voice/custom audio instructions (*).
- Waypoint alerts (*).
- Live route elevation profile (*).
- Import/export GPX, KML, KMZ (import only).
- Import EXIF JPEG photos and Google Takeout as bookmarks (*).
- Garmin icon support (*).
- Live friend tracking (*).
## Other features
- Measurement tools: distance, elevation profile, circular distance (*).
- Workspaces for managing maps/overlays/tracks (*).
- Cloud sync via OneDrive, DropBox, or your own server (*).
- "What's here" reverse geocoding.
- Built-in offline overlays: drinking water, supermarkets, hostels, restaurants.
- Search: Google Places, Nominatim (**).
- WunderLINQ and Carpe-Iter-Control support.
- Translations: Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Traditional Chinese (add your own: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/add-ons/translations/).
- Bluetooth heart rate, cadence, and speed sensors.
(*) Full version, via in-app purchase. (**) Requires credits, obtainable in-app.
## In-app purchases
Unlock all features and access third-party services (e.g. Google Directions). Details and Terms of Use: https://www.cartograph.eu/v3/in-app-purchase-info/
## Disclaimer
Background track recording uses location services and may significantly increase battery usage.
4.0.0 / 263 (27-07-2026)
** Sorry for the inconvenience with the Apple Watch companion app activation. It should work now. **
- Added: Apple Watch companion app: https://youtu.be/mMjO9Ngfak0
- Removed: Support for Strava.com because they limited 3rd party developer access.
- Fixed: Track distance bug.
- Fixed: Compass orientation bug.
The developer, Harald Meyer, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Harald Meyer
- Size
- 131.6 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 10.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Full version (life-time) $29.99
- Full version (monthly) $2.99
- Full version (yearly) $8.49
- Full version (6 months) $4.99
- Add 100 3rd party credits $1.99
- Cloud synchronization $2.99
- Add 100 3rd party credits $2.49
- Cartograph for Apple Watch $3.99
- Yearly subscription $17.99
- Monthly subscription $4.99
- Copyright
- © (C) Harald Meyer 2013-2026
