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AllTrails
AllTrails, Inc.
Best for discovering trails
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onX Backcountry
onXmaps, Inc.
Best for visualizing terrain
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Specs side by side
| Spec | AllTrails | onX Backcountry |
|---|---|---|
| Price / subscription | Free base app; Plus and Peak paid subscriptions; Plus includes offline maps. | Free download; Premium and Elite subscriptions; optional SOS add-on listed at $49.99/year. |
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Offline maps | Yes — Plus or Peak | Yes — downloadable 3D maps |
| Maker | AllTrails, Inc. | onXmaps, Inc. |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
AllTrails
- Large searchable trail directory
- Community reviews and photos
- Paid offline maps and wrong-turn alerts
- Offline maps require membership
- Community reports are not official closure notices
onX Backcountry
- Offline 3D terrain
- Custom routes and waypoints
- Public-land and optional private-land information
- Some layers require Elite
- Rescue add-on is not satellite hardware
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