# BackCountry Navigator XE — Topo Maps and GPS for Outdoors > Offline topo maps and GPS navigation for outdoor exploration. (iPhone/iPad app by Jirolabs LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-navigator-xe/id1330376207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jirolabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536871231) - Category: Navigation, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.80/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 181 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-10-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-navigator-xe/id1330376207/reviews.md ## What is BackCountry Navigator XE? Explore the outdoors on your own terms with BackCountry Navigator XE. Choose and download maps for offline use. Use your iOS device as a handheld GPS. Choose from over 50 worldwide and country specific map sources. App makes suggestions based on where the map is centered. The worldwide sources are often the best. Some countries with specific content to consider are Spain, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. With membership, save maps for offline use. An easy grid interface lets you choose blocks for download, and see those you have already downloaded. Switch to offline maps to see what you have downloaded when out in the backcountry. A worldwide vector map, known as the BackCountry World Map, allows for quick download of large blocks. Small size with splendid detail even when zoomed in. Navigate in the wild with GPS Record your path as a track, seeing a customized set of stats as you progress. Set waypoints by tapping the screen or at the current GPS Location. Upload or download trips from the cloud on demand. See the trips on your desktop browser. Import or export GPX or KML. Updated UI for this website is coming soon. Optional overlays enhance map with boundaries, parcel data, or trail maps. BLM boundaries show limits of various types of federal lands within the western United States. Most US States have parcel data and wildlife management boundaries. Use is subject to license agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Offline map downloads - Handheld GPS functionality - Record tracks with stats - Set waypoints - Cloud trip management - GPX/KML import/export - Optional map overlays ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Bronze Subscription | $14.49 | per year | | Silver Subscription | $19.99 | per year | | Gold Subscription | $29.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time | | 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time | | 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-navigator-xe/id1330376207/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Functional i guess *2026-08-05* The keyboard doesnt go away if it comes out ### 1/5 — Aucune donnée GPS *2025-07-24* Il est impossible de savoir nos coordonnées GPS à l’instant même où on est sur la carte seulement un point qui se déplace, je suis vraiment extrêmement déçu. Pour 40 $, par année, c’est vraiment très cher payé pour très peu de services donné par l’application. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2024-11-25* Doesn’t work at all. I was happy with the android version but this is completely useless ### 1/5 — Look elsewhere *2024-11-04* Clunky features, paywalls for most maps that uses some kind of strange credit system to pay for (why not just tell you how much it cost in dollars outright?) . ### 1/5 — Certain functions just don’t work *2024-07-30* I can not select tiles for download or use the draw function. Tapping the screen does nothing. I paid money for this but it won’t work on my iPhone. ### 1/5 — Purchased maps no longer work *2024-07-07* OS maps no longer work since app has updated ### 2/5 — Great app but… *2024-03-22* Great app but now it crashes every time I load a track or try to save a recorded track was not happy to lose a 10 track to new park I went to ### 5/5 — Import klm,kmz,gpx *2023-08-05* So please update the module Import that can import the GPX,KML,KmZ filesa please because I have to use for work ### 2/5 — If you have a search bar, it should be useful *2023-07-22* Today, 2023.07.21, trying to find the location of Fish Lake in Washington, search provides the following results: “”” Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Lake —— Fish Ln … “”” 17 indiscernible results renders the experience useless. Please either remove the search bar or fix your search experience. ### 3/5 — Great features, but the crashes are keeping this app from getting 5 stars *2023-06-29* Even after the recent update that claimed it fixed bugs on 6/28/23 or so, I still can’t view the map tab, without a loading screen right before a crash. Every single time. App also crashes if you try to download too many map tiles for too long. Get on the ball and fix these memory leaks, guys. ## Frequently asked questions about BackCountry Navigator XE ### What does BackCountry Navigator XE do? BackCountry Navigator XE allows you to explore the outdoors using offline maps and GPS. You can download maps for various regions worldwide, use your iOS device as a handheld GPS, record your tracks with custom stats, and set waypoints. ### How do I download maps for offline use? With a membership, you can save maps for offline use. The app provides an easy grid interface to select and download map blocks, allowing you to access them even when you're in the backcountry without cell service. ### Is BackCountry Navigator XE free to use? The app offers a freemium model. While some features and map sources may be available for free, a membership is required to save maps for offline use and access certain functionalities. Specific pricing details are available within the app. ### What kind of maps are available? The app offers over 50 worldwide and country-specific map sources, including a worldwide vector map called the BackCountry World Map. Optional overlays can enhance maps with boundaries, parcel data, or trail maps for specific regions. ### Can I share my trips with others? Yes, you can upload or download trips from the cloud on demand. You can also view your trips on your desktop browser and import or export them in GPX or KML formats, allowing for easy sharing and integration with other platforms. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.6.60 — 2025-09-08 - fixed editing trips bug ### 0.6.59 — 2025-07-29 - Stability Fixes ### 0.6.58 — 2025-05-23 - Fixes drawing trips creates irresponsive geometries - Fixed Social Logins ### 0.6.57 — 2025-01-29 - Bug Fixes ### 0.6.56 — 2024-11-25 - Bug Fixes on Waypoints Saving, Editing, Deleting ## Apps similar to BackCountry Navigator XE | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492) | 4.8 (32,155) | Free | Navigation | | [GPS Tracks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565) | 4.7 (17,491) | Free | Navigation | | [Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-maps-plus-topographic-maps/id672246353) | 4.7 (9,305) | Free | Navigation | | [Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049) | 4.8 (127,094) | Free | Navigation | | [onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-hunt-gps-hunting-maps/id672902340) | 4.9 (274,327) | Free | Navigation | | [Guru Maps - Offline Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guru-maps-offline-navigation/id321745474) | 4.7 (2,774) | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by Jirolabs LLC - [League of War: Mercenaries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/league-of-war-mercenaries/id993290127) All apps by Jirolabs LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1536871231 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*