How to Use Offline Maps on iPhone

Offline maps on iPhone work the same way as on any platform: map data is downloaded to the device, after which map display, search and routing no longer need a connection. iPhones have full satellite positioning hardware, so GPS works without internet on iOS just as it does on Android.

Current status of Pino: Pino for iPhone is in development and not yet available on the App Store. This guide will be expanded with concrete step-by-step instructions when the iOS app ships. The iPhone page is the best place to track availability.

What is planned for Pino on iPhone

The iOS version is planned to match Pino’s offline-first core:

• Downloading map regions to the iPhone, with sizes shown before download.
• Offline place search within downloaded regions.
• Offline route calculation on the device.
• Turn-by-turn navigation using the iPhone’s GPS.

Planned functionality is listed here for transparency; it describes work in progress, not a shipped product.

Using offline maps on iPhone today

Until Pino ships on iOS, the general principles still apply to any offline-capable maps app on iPhone:

• Download the regions you need over Wi-Fi before travelling.
• Confirm the app supports offline search and routing, not just viewing cached tiles — the difference is explained in How offline maps work.
• Airplane mode is a good test: position, search and routing should all keep working.

If you want to be notified when Pino for iPhone is available, check the iPhone page for the current waitlist options.