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Avenza Maps vs QField: catalog facts
Avenza Maps	QField
Freemium Free to use, with paid plans and paid maps for extra features and content.	Free The app is free and open source; QFieldCloud is a separate sync service.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Works offline with pre-loaded maps Opens georeferenced PDF and GeoTIFF maps	Uses projects, styles and forms prepared in QGIS Captures photos, audio, video, QR codes and NFC in forms
Advanced features require payment Not open source	Projects are prepared in desktop QGIS first Real-time sync relies on the QFieldCloud service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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