# Maps+ vs BackCountry Navigator XE

The clearest difference is rating: Maps+ at 4.4 against BackCountry Navigator XE's 2.8. Maps+ also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 22%) and ratings volume (228 vs 36). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BackCountry Navigator XE sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maps+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maps+ has 228 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Maps+'s written reviews are positive against 22% of BackCountry Navigator XE's.

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, BackCountry Navigator XE every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps+ | BackCountry Navigator XE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449/reviews)** | [2.8 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-navigator-xe/id1330376207/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IZE, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/323114550) | [Jirolabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536871231) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-plus/id416753449)

Enhance your navigation experience with advanced bookmarking, location-based reminders, and intelligent search. This app offers powerful tools for users who need more from their mapping applications.

**Highlights:** Color-coded bookmarks, GPX import/export, Location-based reminders, Autocomplete search, Modular settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Limitations | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for traveling
- 👍 Customizable interface
- 🚀 Fast and accurate maps
- 👍 Useful for work/business
- 👍 Great for multiple pins/bookmarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lacks public transit directions
- 🚫 No street view

**Reported bugs**

- Pins disappearing after updates
- Routing issues and inaccurate directions
- Search results not working
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More pin/bookmark colors and icons
- Offline map caching
- Sync between devices
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Public transit directions


### BackCountry Navigator XE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcountry-navigator-xe/id1330376207)

Navigate the outdoors with offline maps and GPS functionality. Download maps for various regions and use your device as a handheld GPS. Record tracks, set waypoints, and upload/download trips from the cloud.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Handheld GPS functionality, Record tracks with stats, Set waypoints, Cloud trip management, GPX/KML import/export, Optional map overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Subscription | $14.49 | per year |
| Silver Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Gold Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps+ free?

Maps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BackCountry Navigator XE free?

BackCountry Navigator XE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Maps+ or BackCountry Navigator XE?

Maps+ is rated higher. Maps+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while BackCountry Navigator XE averages 2.8 from 36 ratings.

### Do Maps+ or BackCountry Navigator XE have ads?

Neither Maps+ nor BackCountry Navigator XE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maps+ or BackCountry Navigator XE?

Maps+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and BackCountry Navigator XE every 6 weeks. Most recently, Maps+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and BackCountry Navigator XE on October 26, 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.*