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Locus Map vs Avenza Maps: catalog facts
Locus Map	Avenza Maps
Freemium Free to use, with paid features available.	Freemium Free to use, with paid plans and paid maps for extra features and content.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Offline maps and offline routing Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information	Works offline with pre-loaded maps Opens georeferenced PDF and GeoTIFF maps
iOS gets a Lite version Many options can make it complex for casual users	Advanced features require payment Not open source
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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