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OsmAnd vs BackCountry Navigator: catalog facts
OsmAnd	BackCountry Navigator
Freemium Free version available, with paid purchases that unlock extra features.	Paid XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.
Android, iOS	Android
Fully offline maps and routing Car, bicycle and pedestrian navigation	Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version
Dense interface with many settings Some features require in-app purchases	Android only XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No 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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