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onX Backcountry vs Gaia GPS: catalog facts
onX Backcountry	Gaia GPS
Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.	Freemium Free version with a paid Premium subscription.
Android, iOS	Android, iOS
3D terrain view available offline LiDAR topo maps and slope angle shading	Many topographic and satellite map layers Offline map downloads
Requires a paid subscription after the trial Proprietary service tied to an account	Advanced features require Premium Proprietary service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account 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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