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Guru Maps vs onX Backcountry: catalog facts
Guru Maps	onX Backcountry
Freemium Free to use, with Pro available as a subscription or a lifetime purchase.	Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Offline turn-by-turn navigation and search 3D terrain, hillshading and contour lines	3D terrain view available offline LiDAR topo maps and slope angle shading
Some features require the paid Pro tier Closed source	Requires a paid subscription after the trial Proprietary service tied to an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	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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