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#5 on this list
onX Backcountry
onXmaps, Inc.
Best for visualizing terrain
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Avenza Maps
Avenza Systems Inc.
Best for publisher-made maps
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Specs side by side
| Spec | onX Backcountry | Avenza Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Price / subscription | Free download; Premium and Elite subscriptions; optional SOS add-on listed at $49.99/year. | Free download; free and paid store maps; annual Plus and Pro subscriptions. |
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Offline maps | Yes — downloadable 3D maps | Yes — downloaded or imported maps |
| Maker | onXmaps, Inc. | Avenza Systems Inc. |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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
Avenza Maps
- Publisher and agency map selection
- Offline GPS positioning
- Supports custom geospatial map imports
- Some maps are paid separately
- Import and professional features vary by tier
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