# Chocolate Map vs onX Backcountry

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chocolate Map at none against onX Backcountry's 10. Chocolate Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). onX Backcountry's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. onX Backcountry sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Chocolate Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chocolate Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: onX Backcountry has 6.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chocolate Map's written reviews are positive against 68% of onX Backcountry's.

Chocolate Map ships an update every 6 weeks, onX Backcountry every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chocolate Map | onX Backcountry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chocolate-map/id1495594832/reviews)** | [4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-backcountry-3d-trail-maps/id1529165366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#24** |
| Size | 45 MB | 465 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Klopp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495594831) | [onXmaps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/636558832) |

## What reviewers say

### Chocolate Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chocolate-map/id1495594832)

Discover bean-to-bar chocolate makers and related businesses worldwide. Find local artisans or explore new makers while traveling. The map is constantly updated with new businesses and features.

**Highlights:** Global bean-to-bar chocolate maker map, Search for specific businesses, View business details (address, website, description), Categorized business listings, Constantly growing map data, Future promotion codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### onX Backcountry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onx-backcountry-3d-trail-maps/id1529165366)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Navigation, #63 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with detailed 3D offline maps for hiking, biking, and skiing. Plan routes, track your progress, and access real-time weather and hazard information, even without cell service.

**Highlights:** Interactive 3D offline maps, GPS navigation and activity tracking, Activity-specific map modes, Hazard and weather layers, Custom route building, Dispersed camping locator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backcountry Elite Month (AS) | $9.99 | per month |
| Backcountry Elite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Backcountry Elite Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Backcountry Premium Year (AS) | $24.99 | per year |
| Backcountry Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Backcountry Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| onX SOS | $49.99 | per year |
| Backcountry Elite Year (AS) | $79.99 | per year |
| Backcountry Elite Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Backcountry Elite Year (AS) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mapping features
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🗺️ Offline maps work well
- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking
- 🤝 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🇨🇦 Limited content for Canada
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔢 Lacks metric units
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate elevation data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when logging out without internet
- Offline maps not always working as expected
- Elevation data missing or incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add more Canadian trails and content
- Improve route planning and waypoint tools
- Integrate with wearable devices
- Provide more detailed slope and aspect information
- Allow easier subscription cancellation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chocolate Map free?

Chocolate Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is onX Backcountry free?

onX Backcountry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chocolate Map or onX Backcountry?

Chocolate Map is rated higher. Chocolate Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while onX Backcountry averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Chocolate Map or onX Backcountry have ads?

onX Backcountry shows ads; Chocolate Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chocolate Map or onX Backcountry?

Chocolate Map ships an update every 6 weeks, and onX Backcountry every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chocolate Map was updated on November 3, 2026 and onX Backcountry on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*