On May 22, 2017, we released a new iOS app, replacing the Classic version of Gaia GPS for iOS. At the same time, the Classic app was removed from the App Store and discontinued. The Classic app has not been supported since. This FAQ covers some questions for existing Gaia GPS users who have used the Classic App in the past.
Can I keep using the Classic Gaia GPS app?
You can continue using the Classic app on iOS 14.4 and earlier, but it is no longer supported and may not perform reliably. Starting with iOS 14.5, the Classic app is disabled. Please make sure to back up all of your data in the Classic app before updating to iOS 14.5.
What versions does the new iOS app support?
As of version 2025.9, Gaia GPS is supported on iOS devices running iOS 14 or newer. Users who already had the app installed on iOS 14 will continue to be able to use Gaia GPS on their devices.
If you are on an iOS 12 operating system, the Apple App Store may give you the option to download the older version of the app. Release 2021.3 was the last version to officially support iOS 12. We recommend downloading the latest version of the app and the latest version of the software to continue to utilize the newest features we have released for Gaia GPS.
How is the new app configured?
The new version of Gaia GPS is free to download and offers two account options: Free and Premium Membership. You can see the difference between levels here:
How do the new Free/Premium levels compare to the Classic Gaia GPS/GaiaPro add-on?
In the new iOS app, many features that were previously GaiaPro-only are now available to everyone.
The new Premium level also includes more maps than a GaiaPro subscription did. We added:
- Many new Feature/Weather Overlays
Overall, the new app has many new features and improvements, and offers more on all levels.