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Trail SenseBackCountry Navigator
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

XE requires a membership; PRO is a paid app, and some maps need an extra subscription.

Android Android
  • Designed to work without an internet connection
  • Beacons, backtracking and path following in one app
  • Topo maps saved for offline use outside cell coverage
  • Vector topo maps of the world in the XE version
  • Compass needs a phone with a compass sensor
  • Android only
  • Android only
  • XE needs a membership, and some PRO maps cost extra
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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