Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to BackCountry Navigator XE
GPS Outdoor Navigation on iOS & Android
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. BackCountry Navigator XE launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Offline topographical maps and crowdsourced trail guides
2019 · wikiloc.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! This is a trail companion web app (think AllTrails) I hacked together in a couple weeks time. I was inspired to create this project while training for an extended backpacking trip. My motivation was to create a UI tailored exactly to my liking, and to be able to track my progress along the trail without draining my battery. I also wanted to experiment with PWA technologies. I successfully used it on my five day adventure along the Knobstone Trail in southern Indiana, and even though it's web-based it hardly consumed any battery life on my old first-gen Pixel XL. It's set up currently…
2022 · github.com · its alternatives →
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GoFindMe▲84A GPS Tracker Works Without Cell Service and Monthly Fees
2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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Google Maps 4.0▲270New material design brings bold graphics and fluid motion
2014 · google.com · its alternatives →
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RunGo▲130Discover the best running routes with voice navigation.
2016 · rungoapp.com · its alternatives →
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Waaaaay!▲84The simplest navigation app for those who cannot read maps
2014 · waaaaay.com · its alternatives →
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Ambulate was created because planning hiking trips using spreadsheets and various map solutions got chaotic. I wanted an app to manage and map multi day trip itineraries in the outdoors/backcountry. Features - Manage itineraries - Add activities and map markers - Add routes (upload GPX or plot by hand on map) - Desktop and mobile It is free to try (login using Google or create a user). Alternatively the slides on the home page give an idea of the UI. I'll appreciate any thoughts and feedback you care to share:)
2024 · ambulate.app · its alternatives →
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Lookaround▲135Explore & book travel experiences via 360° videos
2017 · havealookaround.com · its alternatives →
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Traverse▲68Mark your activities on the map to explore your world
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Strollhunt▲113Ditch travel & tour guides, play fun city exploration games
2023 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Roamcalm▲155Have all things travel related in a single place
2024 · roamcalm.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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The best orienteering app is now available on Android
2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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YourTour▲81Explore user-generated immersive audio tours via your phone
2018 · goyourtour.com · its alternatives →
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Pursuit▲70Outdoor sports marketplace, simplifying access & instruction
2022 · pursuitoutside.com · its alternatives →
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I go on a lot of backcountry trips where I barely get cell service. If my group splits, nobody knows knows where anyone is until you regroup at camp or at your destination. You can buy Garmin radios or try to set up an ATAK, but ATAK is Android-only and assumes you have a TAK Server running somewhere to make use of all of the functionality. Cool tools themselves, but expensive to set up correctly. I just wanted two iPhones to share their location directly over Bluetooth when cell coverage was lacking. Red Grid Link does that. Start a session, and anyone nearby running the app shows up on…
Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Android App where hikers can plan, document their hikes
2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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