# Lokimaps > Official user documentation for Lokimaps, an outdoor navigation and topographic map app for iPhone and iPad. Lokimaps combines Nordic topographic maps with a complete built-in map and layer catalog, custom public WMS, WMTS, and WFS sources, Layer AI discovery, offline downloads, route planning, track recording, GPX files, bookmarks, measuring, search, and privacy-focused location sharing. ## Documentation - [Documentation home](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs): Browse all Lokimaps user guides. ### Getting started - [Getting started with Lokimaps](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/getting-started): Set up Lokimaps on iPhone or iPad, choose your included main map, enable location access, and learn the essential map controls. - [Map controls and settings](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/map-controls-and-settings): Use every Lokimaps map control and setting, including Locate modes, Pointer, zoom, compass, scale, speed, bookmark pin grouping, 3D, screen auto-lock, base camp, the live trail, units, and GPS accuracy. ### Maps & layers - [Maps and layers](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/maps-and-layers): Learn how base maps and overlay layers work in Lokimaps, switch maps, combine compatible country maps, and choose the right built-in or custom source. - [Finnish nautical chart symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/finland-nautical-chart-symbols): Understand depths, rocks, foul areas, fairways, buoys, lights, chart datums, and safety limits on the Finnish nautical chart in Lokimaps. - [Norwegian nautical chart symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/norway-nautical-chart-symbols): Understand depths, hazards, fairways, buoys, lights, datums, and official INT 1 symbols on the Norwegian nautical chart shown in Lokimaps. - [Worldwide Topo map symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/worldwide-topographic-map-symbols): Learn how to read terrain, contours, trails, SAC difficulty styling, ski runs, land cover, and amenities on Thunderforest Outdoors in Lokimaps. - [Built-in maps and layers](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/built-in-maps-and-layers): Compare every built-in Lokimaps map and native layer by coverage, provider, PRO access, offline support, and how it behaves in the app. - [Download maps for offline use](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/offline-maps): Download supported Lokimaps map areas to your iPhone or iPad, manage stored map data, and prepare for trips without mobile coverage. - [Add custom maps and layers](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/custom-maps-and-layers): Add public WMS and WMTS maps or WMS, WMTS, and WFS overlay layers to Lokimaps using a GetCapabilities or service URL. - [Find maps and layers with AI](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/layer-ai): Use Lokimaps Layer AI to find, validate, preview, and add compatible public WMS, WMTS, and WFS maps and layers. - [Add and use Oma riista hunting areas](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/oma-riista): Add an Oma riista hunting area to Lokimaps by area identifier, use its offline boundary and status, change its display, refresh its metadata, or remove it. - [Finnish topographic map symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/finland-topographic-map-symbols): Learn how to read contours, terrain, wetlands, roads, paths, buildings, water features, and boundaries on the Finnish topographic map in Lokimaps. - [Swedish topographic map symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/sweden-topographic-map-symbols): Learn how to read terrain, contours, trails, mountain routes, shelters, roads, wetlands, and restrictions on Sweden's official topographic map. - [Norwegian topographic map symbols](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/norway-topographic-map-symbols): Learn how to read contours, terrain, paths, roads, wetlands, buildings, and restrictions on Kartverket's multiscale Norwegian topographic map. ### Plan & navigate - [Plan a route](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/route-planner): Create and edit waypoint routes in Lokimaps using direct lines or PRO walking, cycling, and car routing, then save routes under Bookmarks. - [Navigate to a destination](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/navigation): Use Lokimaps Navigation for straight-line guidance and live distance to one selected map point, search result, or bookmark. - [Search places and coordinates](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/search-and-coordinates): Find places, addresses, coordinates, and Finnish property identifiers in Lokimaps, manage recent searches, and copy or format map coordinates. - [Measure distance and direction](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/measure-tool): Use the Lokimaps Measure Tool with a two-finger gesture, adjust measurement endpoints, and choose distance and angle units. ### Tracks & bookmarks - [Record a track](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/record-tracks): Record, pause, save, and organise an outdoor track in Lokimaps, choose GPS accuracy, and share the finished track as GPX. - [Import and export GPX files](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/gpx): Import GPX tracks, routes, and waypoints into Lokimaps Bookmarks, then export individual items or complete folders through the iOS share sheet. - [Bookmarks and saved items](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/bookmarks): Save map locations as bookmarks and organise, inspect, style, share, move, show, or delete Lokimaps bookmarks, routes, tracks, folders, and imported GPX items. ### Share - [Share locations with a group](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/location-sharing): Create, join, rename, and manage a Lokimaps location-sharing group, invite trusted companions, control sharing, and view members on the map. ### Help - [Lokimaps PRO](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/lokimaps-pro): Compare free and PRO Lokimaps features, subscribe through the App Store, manage or restore a purchase, and understand map and offline-download access. - [Move an older subscription to Lokimaps PRO](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/legacy-subscription-to-pro): Claim a free year of Lokimaps PRO after purchasing an earlier single-map subscription, then cancel the old plan. - [Troubleshooting and support](https://www.lokimaps.com/docs/troubleshooting): Fix common Lokimaps map, custom WMS, WMTS and WFS, Layer AI, location, offline download, routing, GPX, and PRO issues. ## Complete documentation - [All documentation in one text file](https://www.lokimaps.com/llms-full.txt): Full text intended for AI agents and other machine readers. ## Other links - [Lokimaps website](https://www.lokimaps.com/) - [About Lokimaps](https://www.lokimaps.com/about): The story of the app and its creator, Mikko. - [Release notes](https://www.lokimaps.com/release-notes) - [Privacy policy](https://www.lokimaps.com/privacy) - [Terms of use](https://www.lokimaps.com/terms)