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BackCountry Navigator vs Locus Map: catalog facts
BackCountry Navigator	Locus Map
Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.	Freemium Free to use, with paid features available.
Android	Android, iOS
Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version	Offline maps and offline routing Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information
Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra	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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