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Locus Map vs OruxMaps: catalog facts
Locus MapOruxMaps
Freemium

Free to use, with paid features available.

Free

Free with no ads; a donation version is on Google Play and the project also accepts PayPal…

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Offline maps and offline routing
  • Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information
  • Opens many offline map formats, including Mapsforge, MBTiles, GeoPDF and Garmin maps
  • Creates offline maps from online sources, with layered composite maps
  • iOS gets a Lite version
  • Many options can make it complex for casual users
  • Preparing offline maps can involve separate desktop tools such as MOBAC
  • Wide range of options takes time to learn
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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