BackCountry Navigator XE
Jirolabs LLC Navigation iPhoneiPadiPod touch
BackCountry Navigator XE is a free Navigation app for iPhone and iPad by Jirolabs LLC. Rated 2.8/5 from 36 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.
- Rating
- 2.8
- 36 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 164 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2026 · v0.6.64
Screenshots
About 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/
Ratings & reviews
2.8
36 ratings
What’s new
Version 0.6.64 · Updated September 17, 2026
• Fixes crashes when saving waypoints and in several map screens • Offline map downloads use fewer simultaneous connections, and Cancel now stops the download and keeps what was already saved • Very large AccuTerra downloads are limited to 100,000 tiles; select fewer squares or lower detail • Ready for the latest iOS • Stability and security improvements
App privacy
The developer, Jirolabs LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| BackCountry Navigator XE | 2.8 / 5 (36 ratings) | Free | September 17, 2026 |
| Trail X Trail | 5.0 / 5 (32) | Free | Sep 19, 2026 |
| Map Plus | 4.6 / 5 (636) | Free | May 29, 2026 |
| Lost Riders | 4.6 / 5 (41) | Free | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Windrock Park | 2.4 / 5 (9) | Free | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Map Guided Adventures | 4.9 / 5 (7) | Free | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Topo Maps US | 4.4 / 5 (211) | Free | Sep 24, 2026 |