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Avenza Maps vs BackCountry Navigator: catalog facts
Avenza Maps	BackCountry Navigator
Freemium Free to use, with paid plans and paid maps for extra features and content.	Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.
Android, iOS	Android
Works offline with pre-loaded maps Opens georeferenced PDF and GeoTIFF maps	Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version
Advanced features require payment Not open source	Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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