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Gaia GPS vs BackCountry Navigator: catalog facts
Gaia GPS	BackCountry Navigator
Freemium Free version with a paid Premium subscription.	Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.
Android, iOS	Android
Many topographic and satellite map layers Offline map downloads	Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version
Advanced features require Premium Proprietary service	Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra
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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