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CalTopo vs Locus Map: catalog facts
CalTopo	Locus Map
Freemium Free to use with paid plans for additional features.	Freemium Free to use, with paid features available.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS
Real-time collaborative editing of the same map Slope angle, snow depth, weather and public land layers	Offline maps and offline routing Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information
Many data layers focus on the United States Some features require a paid plan	iOS gets a Lite version Many options can make it complex for casual users
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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