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Hiking and Skiing

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Hiking and Skiing by Routes Software SRL (formerly PeakVisor) is a visually impressive app for identifying mountains and planning routes, but recent reviews highlight significant issues with accuracy, usability, and a restrictive free version that pushes users towards a costly subscription.

4.6★ lifetime (13,009) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by Routes Software SRL updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 51% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Pricing & Value Accuracy & Performance Usability & Interface Offline Functionality
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

This app offers augmented reality to identify mountain peaks and provides 3D maps for hiking and skiing. While many users praise its core functionality and visual appeal, a recent surge of negative feedback points to problems with peak identification accuracy, slow loading times, and a free version that is severely limited, often requiring a paid subscription for practical use.

What users like

  • Excellent for identifying mountains and peaks using augmented realityR1R12R16R46
  • Useful for planning routes, tracking trips, and saving historyR12R13R17R42
  • Ability to download regional maps for offline use, crucial for backcountryR17R51R108R138
  • Good customer support that responds to issuesR51R54R112R124

What users complain about

  • Free version is severely limited, often allowing only one use per day or locking features behind a paywall immediatelyR23R25R43R47
  • High subscription cost ($23-$30/year) is a major deterrent for many usersR4R9R20R31
  • Frequent issues with peak identification accuracy and compass calibrationR15R18R19R40
  • Slow loading times and constant need to download "vicinity data," especially problematic without cell service or Wi-FiR34R38R39R41
  • User interface can be complicated and difficult to navigate, especially for basic functionsR3R34R41R71
  • Some users report issues with the app not working on Apple Watch or having frequent crashesR7R24R44R80
  • Requires camera access to open, which some users find intrusiveR8R22R70
  • Inconsistent naming conventions for geographical features make navigation difficultR57R98

Latest update · v5.102

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

• Smoother 3D map gestures. Tilting, zooming and rotating with two fingers no longer fight each other; the map picks up your intent faster and stays out of your way. • National maps, polished. The style card now names the right country near borders (looking at you, Sweden and Finland), map tiles refresh themselves when the source cartography is updated, and crossing into another country's coverage announces whose maps you're seeing. • More of coastal Norway. Local travel tips now cover 36 more destinations along the coast, from the Helgeland ferry ports all the way to Svalbard. • Stability. Fixed two rare crashes: one in Visual Stabilization on the newest iPhones, one when rotating the phone with a peak panel open in AR. Stay safe out there, and enjoy the mountains.

Recurring themes

Pricing & Value negative
Many users are frustrated by the app's subscription model, finding the annual cost of $23-$30 too high for an app that doesn't warrant a recurring fee. The free version is seen as overly restrictive, often allowing only one use per day or immediately locking essential features behind the paywall, making it difficult to properly evaluate before purchasing.R4R9R20R23
Accuracy & Performance negative
A significant number of recent reviews report issues with the app's core functionality: accurately identifying peaks. Users frequently find the outlines and labels to be off, sometimes by a wide margin, or failing to identify prominent local mountains. Slow loading times, especially for 'vicinity data' downloads, are also a common complaint, particularly when users are in remote areas without reliable internet.R15R18R19R38
Usability & Interface mixed
While some users find the app easy to use and intuitive for its core AR function, others describe it as complicated and difficult to navigate, especially for basic tasks like route planning or searching. Complaints include small font sizes, obtrusive upgrade banners, and a lack of landscape mode support on iPads. The requirement for camera access to even open the app is also a point of concern for some.R3R8R22R28
Offline Functionality mixed
The ability to download maps for offline use is a highly valued feature for many hikers, enabling use in areas without cell service. However, some users report difficulties with the map downloading process itself, citing slow speeds or the app constantly trying to download data even when offline maps are supposedly available.R27R30R39R51

Who it's for

This app is for hikers, skiers, and geography enthusiasts who want to identify mountain peaks and plan routes, especially those who travel to mountainous regions R1R13R16. It is best suited for users willing to pay for a subscription to unlock full features and who can pre-download maps for offline use R17R51R138. Users who expect a fully functional free app or are sensitive to high subscription costs should likely skip it R20R23R31.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, especially concerning pricing and accuracy. While positive reviews praise the core AR functionality and route planning, the volume and specificity of negative feedback regarding accuracy, performance, and the free version's limitations are substantial and consistent across multiple users.

Frequently asked

Is the free version of the app useful?
No, the free version is generally considered very limited, often allowing only one use per day or immediately requiring a subscription for practical functionality R23R25R43R50.
How much does the subscription cost?
The subscription typically costs between $23 to $30 per year R4R9R43R47.
Does the app work offline?
Yes, the app allows users to download regional maps for offline use, which is essential for functionality in areas without cell service or Wi-Fi R17R51R108R138. However, some users report difficulties with the downloading process itself R62.
Is the peak identification accurate?
Recent reviews indicate mixed accuracy; while some users find it spot-on, many report frequent issues with peak identification being inaccurate, outlines being off, or failing to identify prominent local mountains R15R19R40R52.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US My review: I don’t use this app often but when I do it’s awesome. I love using it when I travel and want to know something like “what’s that mountain” or how tall is it. Defiantly a worth while app👍
  2. [R12] 5/5 · US Just right: This is the best functioning AR peak/summit app as far as reliability and horizon accuracy. It also has a great suite of navigation and history keeping features; being able to plan routes, save your tracks and trips, and leave reviews and check ins all works well together.
  3. [R16] 5/5 · US It’s a cool app!: This app is really useful, not only when hiking up in the mountains but also when just driving around. It labels the mountains wherever we are, even above the cloud. It’s a really cool app.
  4. [R46] 5/5 · US It’s Like Magic!: Very Cool App. I’ve been doing these mountain identifications for years in photos using Google Earth and painstakingly going through a manual process. Now, I just get them all label automatically with nice labels and detailed information. It’s like Magic!
  5. [R13] 5/5 · US Fantastic App for Outdoors: I purchased the lifetime subscription over a year ago and have since gone to hikes in the US, Norway, Sweden and Brazil. Last year I went on a two day trip over the mountains in Norway and we had our outpost with tent set up for the night. We then went out on a 6 hour excursion on foot over ice and harsh terrain. By the time we started to head back, it was already too
  6. [R17] 5/5 · US 3D Mapping at its best: Have been playing with the app for a few years. The free version tickled my curiosities about the scenery around me. I really started using the app when the 3D Mapping became awesome. I purchased a "lifetime" membership because I like to know where I am when snowmobiling. The ability to import .gpx files from Garmin Eathmate, COTrex, etc into PeakVison is incredible. I
  7. [R42] 5/5 · US Head to the Hills⛰️: The navigation, on the spot coordinates and remote, teleport feature, fly-overs and photo imports oh my! The best part is the thousands of peaks to discover. Where will you go next? Easily navigate trails today! Thanks Denis!
  8. [R51] 5/5 · US Great hiking app!!: If you have ever been on a hike or been anywhere that there is a view of mountains in the distance this is an awesome app to help you properly identify surrounding peaks. I have not used it yet for orienteering or mapping out hiking routes but I would think would be incredibly useful. I emailed the developer with some follow up questions and they responded right away which i
  9. [R108] 5/5 · US If you’re a hiker/geography nut, you’ll love this app.: I love this app. I use it all the time on hikes. If you’ve ever wondered, “hmmm... what is that mountain over there” you’ll like this app. I’ve downloaded all the mountain ranges that I frequent. It helps me have a better idea of which mountains I want to climb and where they are in relation to myself. Great app!
  10. [R138] 5/5 · US Wonderful, but know that it uses a lot of data.: Update: The developer has explained that the data is necessarily large but that it can be pre-downloaded at home to save data quota. Since that was my only complaint I've upped my rating to 5-stars. Users on a measured plan should understand that the the app will pull a lot of data in the field if it hasn't been previously downloaded. It really is
  11. [R54] 5/5 · US Great app!: I love this app! It is quick and easy to use and gives detailed info either in real time or with photos. Tech support is awesome and gives one to one service. Recently had a bug and the support was tenacious and persistent in figuring out the problem. I highly recommend.
  12. [R112] 5/5 · US Great app and fantastic support: New release fixed all issues
  13. [R124] 4/5 · US Issue resolved: After initially having some tech issues the developer reached out to Me and the issue had been quickly resolved.
  14. [R23] 1/5 · US Too much upselling: As a free app this is next to useless! Only one use per day! Disappointed is an understatement
  15. [R25] 1/5 · US Useless: Only one usage per day, but it counted my initial setup as a “use.” So I downloaded it onto my other phone, and… it didn’t do anything. What a waste of time.
  16. [R43] 1/5 · US Free version is useless.: They force you to buy the pro version $29.99 a year. Without that you can only use it from one location a day. I moved a short distance while on the ferry, and I could no longer use it.
  17. [R47] 1/5 · US Locked up immediately behind Pay wall: I couldn’t even try it. It immediately said the pro version was required and asked for $29.99 a year.
  18. [R4] 1/5 · US Peak visor: The app was great but the pro limits were super lame
  19. [R9] 1/5 · US Cost Outrageous: Too much money for as little as one uses
  20. [R20] 1/5 · US A subscription model for this app is insane: Insanely priced. Make it a single purchase. This isn’t an app that warrants a subscription.
  21. [R31] 1/5 · US Rip Off: So expensive. Standard issue pay $5 for nothing useful. $89 for the full app and the only version anyone would ever use. Don’t waste your money.
  22. [R15] 1/5 · US Can’t find/identify Denai: Disappointed
  23. [R18] 1/5 · US Compass calibration: The Compass calibration seems to be messed up and I can’t get it fixed
  24. [R19] 2/5 · US barely works: would be way cooler if it was accurate. it can barely properly outline and label the mountains, it’s completely off. it’ll outline a “mountain” in the completely wrong spot and it’ll just be an outline in the sky. i paid $30 for this just for it to never work. I’d look for other apps that work properly
  25. [R40] 1/5 · US Deleted! 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾: No longer patient with this inaccurate information.
  26. [R34] 3/5 · US Searching could use work: Navigating and searching in general is somewhat difficult. It only has peak names, and not all of them and doesn’t list county, or even state. So for common named peaks, there are many results and it’s not obvious which one is being referred to. And then navigating around in the immersive map, you can’t zoom or move very quickly, so it’s hard to orient yourself. For exam
  27. [R38] 1/5 · US Too slow: Too much downloading time, too slow to identify peak, identifies peaks behind the one that I want and never tells me the one closest to me. Do not like this app. Will cancel pro version today - the same day I loaded the app. ( I don't see a cancel option anywhere in the menu. So now I have to waste my time trying to figure out how to get this thing canceled before I have to pay for it.)
  28. [R39] 1/5 · US Can’t identify mountains: I used to use this app all the time but now every time I open it it stares blankly at me while trying to access wifi to “download vicinity data”. Not sure about most people but if I’m looking at mountains I don’t have access to wifi. I’m lucky if I have access to cellular.
  29. [R41] 1/5 · US Peak? How about “No Peak”: App is slow to load and not user-friendly. Overpriced and overhyped.
  30. [R3] 1/5 · US Too complicated: Very hard to just do the simplest thing like going from point A to Point B and following it. Can not figure it out yet
  31. [R71] 1/5 · US Peak Visor: Found a tutorial. Can’t get to first suggested action!
  32. [R7] 2/5 · US Beautiful app, but.: Mac version is incredibly buggy, nearly impossible to use.
  33. [R24] 3/5 · US Won’t work on an Apple Watch: I’ve tried installing it and reinstalling it and still am unable to pull up the app on my Apple Watch Ultra. Can you offer any suggestions?
  34. [R44] 4/5 · US Great visual app: Well designed app. I really enjoy using it, especially now that I upgrade to the pro version. Only complaints are I can only select 1 gpx file at a time to upload (tried from phone, tablet and web browser, all have that restriction) which is a painfully slow waste of time. And I experienced crashes on a base model iPad.
  35. [R80] 4/5 · US Frequent crash with latest release: I'm facing frequent crashes when playing in 3D map.
  36. [R8] 1/5 · US Shady: Shady forced permissions, those should not all be necessary just to load up the app. To use certain features sure
  37. [R22] 1/5 · US Need optional camera access: This app should not require camera access to open. If I just want to know moon or sun location for my general area this app should have no problem drawing those lines without the camera if it can already provide that data inside the house with camera enabled.
  38. [R70] 1/5 · US Terrible: Why does this app need camera access if I only want to use it to upload pre-taken photos?? And why does it need the compass calibration setting change in Privacy when again I only want to use the app for pre-taken photos??
  39. [R57] 3/5 · US Cool app. Not for navigation.: Edit: there are now parts of the app using an indigenous name and other parts that use the government name, which makes navigation in the cascades impossible. DO NOT USE THIS APP FOR NAVIGATION. If an app claims to be designed for navigation, it is vital that it uses consistent and accurate names for trails, glaciers, peaks, etc. Peak Visor does not do that. This m
  40. [R98] 4/5 · US The Bitterroot mountains: Peaks in central Idaho are listed as being in the Bitterroot range. Those peaks are in the Salmon River range.The Bitterroot mountains do not extend south of the Salmon river.
  41. [R28] 4/5 · US Can font be enlarged?: Difficulty in reading the small size, in the caption flag.
  42. [R27] 2/5 · US Waste of money: You have to download maps before you loose cell phone signal, then if you hike more than 20 miles you dont have maps for your new area. I often had problems of the app not finding the Largest Peak in a range or in a further range behind closer hills. Not worth the money and i was more frustrated with it always not having maps. Only useful if you are in cell phone range with a singl
  43. [R30] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Maybe this works if you buy the pro version but it does t work without cell service. Which is pointless if you’re in the mountains.
  44. [R50] 1/5 · US Have to subscribe to use more than once a day: You have to subscribe if you want to use this more than once a day. When I downloaded the app around 12:30 am, it automatically used my “free pass” for the day.
  45. [R62] 2/5 · US App is good but maps downloader needs a LOT of work: On even the fastest connection downloading maps takes so long it basically is a useless feature. Either their maps/tile server has severely underprovisioned networks or there is a rate limiting bug. 10-15k/s at most for 1Gb+ is never gonna work. All other apps download at full speed, so it’s not my connection! This may seem like a small deta
  46. [R52] 1/5 · US Very inaccurate: Rarely aligns with real view

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