Privacy-focused iOS hiking app

In plain words

This iOS hiking app prioritizes user privacy while helping outdoor enthusiasts plan and track their trail adventures. It stores data locally rather than uploading information to external servers, making it suitable for hikers who want to explore without sharing their location history. The app launched in 2019 and provides core hiking functionality without privacy compromises, appealing to privacy-conscious outdoor users.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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