PeakFinder

What is PeakFinder?

PeakFinder is an Android app in the Travel & Local category, developed by Fabio Soldati. It is aimed at people who want to know which mountains and peaks they are looking at, or which ones lie in a given direction.

The app is available through Google Play, which is also where it is downloaded and updated. It has more than 1,002,413 installs and a Google Play rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 14,641 ratings.

How does PeakFinder work?

The app uses your phone's location and orientation to show terrain around you and the names of visible mountains. Because it depends on device sensors and map data, results depend on how well those inputs work on your phone.

Because the app relies on terrain data to place peaks, its accuracy depends largely on the quality of that data. Treat its output as a helpful guide rather than a substitute for official maps when safety matters.

What is new in PeakFinder 4.9.2?

Version 4.9.2, last updated on 2026-10-06, introduces a new elevation model. According to the developer, it carries more terrain detail without increasing the amount of data the app needs, so mountains should be shown with greater precision.

If you already use an earlier version, this update is mainly a change to the underlying terrain data rather than a redesigned interface.

Requirements, size, and price

PeakFinder requires Android 7.0 or later. The app is listed at $5.99 on Google Play. It contains no ads and offers no in-app purchases, so the listed price is the only cost shown in the store.

Check the storage space shown on the Google Play listing before installing, since the exact download size is not included in the facts available for this overview.

Pros and cons of PeakFinder

On the plus side, the app is ad-free, has no in-app purchases, and has been updated with a more detailed elevation model. Its large install base suggests many people find it useful.

On the downside, it is a paid app, so there is an upfront cost. Its Google Play rating of 4.2 is good but not perfect, and it requires Android 7.0 or later, which may exclude older devices.

Who is PeakFinder for?

PeakFinder suits hikers, climbers, travellers, and anyone curious about the landscape around them who is comfortable paying a one-time price for an ad-free tool.

People who want a free app, or who need an offline-first navigation tool with guaranteed accuracy, may want to compare other options before buying.