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