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 AppStore and discontinued. The Classic app has not been supported since. This FAQ covers some questions for existing Gaia GPS users.
Can I keep using the Classic Gaia GPS app?
You can continue to use the Classic app on iOS version 14.4 and below. However, iOS 14.5 disables the Classic app. 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 15 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 latest version of software to continue utilize the newest features we have released for Gaia GPS.
Do I get the new app for free if I bought the Classic app?
If you bought the Classic Gaia GPS app, you can contact our support team to be granted a Lifetime Legacy Membership. Lifetime Legacy is the same as the previous standard Membership, except that the legacy membership does not include MapBox map sources (Satellite and Satellite with Labels), as those were added after the switch to the subscription model. For more information on Standard vs. Premium memberships, please see this article.
For existing GaiaPro members (now renamed to the Gaia GPS Premium), you can use the new app at no additional cost, including access to all Premium Membership maps and features.
How was the Classic app configured?
The Classic version of Gaia GPS cost $19.99 to download; it also offered a GaiaPro Monthly or Yearly additional subscription to access more map layers.
If you are still accessing the classic version of the Gaia GPS app, you might be under a yearly subscription in the Apple appstore. We recommend canceling the auto-renewal of the classic version of the Gaia GPS app in the Apple appstore and installing the latest Gaia GPS app, which includes a free version, as well the Premium and Premium with Outside+ subscriptions at annual cost.
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.