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BackCountry Navigator vs AlpineQuest: catalog facts
BackCountry Navigator	AlpineQuest
Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.	Freemium A free version is available alongside a paid full version on Google Play.
Android	Android
Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version	Caches online topo maps for use without coverage Supports file-based maps such as MemoryMap
Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra	Android only, with no iOS version No technical support on LineageOS or /e/OS
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 October 1, 2026

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