Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper
Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper is made and published by Joseph Bartels. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Joseph Bartels. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Joseph Bartels and are shown as published on the App Store.
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- 4.38
- 32 ratings
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Size
- 107.5 MB
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By Joseph Bartels, from the App StoreDescription by Joseph Bartels Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Route Scout maps where you went, shows you where you are, and talks to you while you hike, so your phone can stay in your pocket.
RECORD
• Topo map with live miles, elevation gain, speed, moving average, time, and breaks
• 40+ activity types: hike, backpack, trail run, mountain bike, horseback, snowshoe, kayak, canyoneering, 4x4 and more
• Drop waypoints as you go: junctions, summits, water sources, trip notes
• Splits Review: a per-mile table of time, pace, gain and accumulated gain
• Keeps recording in the background with the screen off
LISTEN INSTEAD OF LOOKING
Route Scout speaks. Every announcement is optional.
• Split statistics every quarter, half or full mile
• Nature calls: a bird or animal sound cues each split, followed by a few facts about the animal you just heard
• Off-trail alert tells you how far off you are and which direction back, then chimes when you return
• Waypoints announced as you approach them
• Break started, break over, low battery, and a chime when you are back at the trailhead
• Adjustable speech speed; lower or silence other audio while it plays
FOLLOW A ROUTE
• Direct GPX import: the last route imported is set to "Follow" automatically
• Offline topo maps download for that route, so navigation works with no signal
• Pin any track to pursue for miles-to-go and off-track alerts
• Back to Start builds a return route from what you have already recorded
• Layers: HAZ Topo/Street, Satellite, and a U.S. land owner layer showing BLM, Forest Service, State Trust and private boundaries
KNOW WHERE YOU ARE
• Peak Scope names the summits around you with bearing, distance, and elevation
• Compass
• Nearby Routes pulls community-recorded routes around your location
• Weather forecast and radar
MANAGE YOUR ROUTES
• Rename, merge, reverse, recolor, edit, and archive
• Sort by recent, A-Z, or nearest
• Settings sync across devices; reinstall, sign in, and settings come back
NOW IN SIX LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Japanese; on screen and spoken aloud.
Warning: never rely on a single means of navigation if your life depends on it.
Notice: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Price
- Free
- App size
- 107.5 MB
- Content rating
- High
Technologies used by Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper
Releases
Updates seen on the App Store- Version
- 7.7.2
- Launched
- August 2015
No changelog data
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About Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper
Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper is a navigation app developed by Joseph Bartels.
What is the rating of Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper?
Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper is rated 4.38 out of 5 stars, based on 32 ratings.
Is Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper free?
Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper is free. The app size is 107.55 MB. The latest version available is 7.7.2. The last update was on October 27, 2026.
What are the requirements for Route Scout - GPS Topo Mapper?
The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since August 2015.
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