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BackCountry Navigator vs OsmAnd: catalog facts
BackCountry Navigator	OsmAnd
Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.	Freemium Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.
Android	Android, iOS
Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version	Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation
Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra	Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account 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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