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Avenza Maps vs Locus Map: catalog facts
Avenza Maps	Locus Map
Freemium Free to use, with paid plans and paid maps for extra features and content.	Freemium Free to use, with paid features available.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Works offline with pre-loaded maps Opens georeferenced PDF and GeoTIFF maps	Offline maps and offline routing Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information
Advanced features require payment Not open source	iOS gets a Lite version Many options can make it complex for casual users
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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