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Trail Sense vs Locus Map: catalog facts
Trail Sense	Locus Map
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to use, with paid features available.
Android	Android, iOS
Designed to work without an internet connection Beacons, backtracking and path following in one app	Offline maps and offline routing Detailed route planner with elevation and surface information
Compass needs a phone with a compass sensor Android only	iOS gets a Lite version Many options can make it complex for casual users
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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