Ranking updated
Apps that show the names of mountains
Standing on a ridge and wondering which peak is which? Point your phone at the horizon and these apps label what you see. PeakFinder draws a 360° panorama with the names of the peaks around you and works offline. PeakVisor overlays peak names on the camera and adds 3D maps, trails and ski routes. Peak Panorama renders the peaks around you as a 3D panorama with names and elevations and has a Ukrainian interface.
How we picked: peak identification apps from sellers shown as traders in the App Store, with features from each app’s own description. We skipped apps that guess a mountain from a photo.
PeakFinder: a panorama of every peak, offline
PeakFinder shows the names of the mountains and peaks around you with a 360° panorama drawing, overlays it on the camera image and works offline worldwide. A digital telescope helps pick out less prominent peaks, a show me function points to a visible peak, and you can set the viewpoint by GPS, the peak directory or a map, fly from peak to peak and see the sun and moon paths with rise and set times.
PeakVisor: peaks plus 3D maps and trails
PeakVisor uses the camera and augmented reality to show the names and elevations of nearby peaks, with a profile for each mountain: altitude, prominence, range and national park. Its 3D maps add hiking trails with elevation profiles, ski resort trails and touring routes with a slope steepness overlay, and cable cars and mountain huts with schedules.
Peak Panorama: a simple identifier in Ukrainian
Peak Panorama turns your phone into a mountain identifier: point it at the horizon to see the names and elevations of the peaks around you as a real-time 3D panorama, or turn on the camera to overlay labelled outlines. Download the map for your region and it works without a connection. To plan the hike itself, see hiking apps.
| App | How it shows peaks | Extras | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeakFinderApp StoreGoogle Play | 360° panorama drawing over the camera, offline | digital telescope, sun and moon paths, any viewpoint | iOS, Android |
| PeakVisorApp StoreGoogle Play | peak names and elevations in augmented reality | 3D maps, hiking trails, ski routes, cable cars and huts | iOS, Android |
| Peak PanoramaApp Store | real-time 3D panorama, camera overlay | offline maps by region, Ukrainian interface | iOS |
Frequently asked questions
Which app shows the names of mountains through the camera?
PeakFinder, PeakVisor and Peak Panorama all overlay peak names on the camera view when you point the phone at the horizon.
Can I identify peaks without mobile signal?
Yes. PeakFinder works offline worldwide, and Peak Panorama works offline once you download the map for your region.
Is there a peak identifier in Ukrainian?
Peak Panorama has a Ukrainian interface.