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CalTopo vs BackCountry Navigator: catalog facts
CalTopo	BackCountry Navigator
Freemium Free to use with paid plans for additional features.	Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.
Android, iOS, Web	Android
Real-time collaborative editing of the same map Slope angle, snow depth, weather and public land layers	Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version
Many data layers focus on the United States Some features require a paid plan	Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra
Downloadable app, Web application	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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