Maps · head to head
onX Maps vs TomTom
onX Maps
Maps
Land ownership and offline navigation apps sold as separate subscriptions per activity: Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
TomTom
Maps
Global leader in navigation and mapping products, offering maps, traffic information, navigation
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only TomTom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: onX Maps hunt, Offroad and Backcountry are entirely separate subscriptions, so a user needing more than one activity pays for more than one product with no combined bundle discount.; TomTom free app lacks specific feature details on landing page
- They diverge on capability: onX Maps covers Land ownership boundaries, TomTom covers Core Functionality.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which onX Maps and TomTom actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in onX Maps
- Land ownership boundaries
- Offline maps
- Waypoint and track marking
- Elite tier private land data
- 3D terrain view
- Weather overlay
Only in TomTom
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
onX Maps
- A hunter who needs to know exact private and public land boundaries before crossing onto a propertynot TomTom
- An off-road driver planning a trail route with land ownership and access datanot TomTom
- A backcountry skier or hiker wanting offline terrain maps without cell signalnot TomTom
- Someone who does two or more of these activities and needs to budget for two or three separate subscriptionsnot TomTom
TomTom
- Turn-by-turn car navigation with offline downloadable mapsnot onX Maps
- Live traffic rerouting and incident/hazard alertsnot onX Maps
- Speed camera and speed-limit warningsnot onX Maps
- Truck-specific routing (vehicle dimensions, hazardous cargo restrictions, rest stops) via GO Expertnot onX Maps
- EV charging station location and fuel price lookup (Android)not onX Maps
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
onX Maps
- Hunt, Offroad and Backcountry are entirely separate subscriptions, so a user needing more than one activity pays for more than one product with no combined bundle discount.
- Elite-tier pricing at roughly $99.99 a year per product is expensive if a buyer only occasionally needs the private land ownership data it adds.
- The apps are US and Canada focused, with more limited usefulness for international travel compared to a global mapping product.
- Land ownership data, while extensive, can lag real-world changes in property boundaries in fast-changing areas.
- It is not a general-purpose hiking or trail-review app in the way AllTrails or Gaia GPS are, so casual hikers without a land-boundary need may find the focus narrower than expected.
TomTom
- Free app lacks specific feature details on landing page
- Monetization model not transparent
- No published pricing for premium features
- No information about subscription tiers or in-app purchases
Pricing, plan by plan
onX Maps
On request- onX Hunt Elite$99.99/year
- Nationwide private land ownership data
- Recent satellite imagery
- Offline maps
- onX Offroad Premium$34.99/year
- Trail and land ownership maps for off-road use
- Offline maps
- onX Offroad Elite$99.99/year
- Everything in Premium plus nationwide land ownership and recent imagery
- onX Backcountry$29.99/year
- Backcountry ski and hike focused maps
- Offline maps
- Avalanche and terrain data
TomTom
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the TomTom review.
Which should you pick?
Choose onX Maps if
- You need land ownership boundaries.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want offline maps.
Choose TomTom if
- You need core functionality.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want user interface.
Questions people ask
- Is onX Maps or TomTom better?
- Neither clearly leads. onX Maps starts at On request and TomTom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, onX Maps or TomTom?
- TomTom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for onX Maps and Free for TomTom.
- Does onX Maps or TomTom run on more platforms?
- onX Maps runs on iOS, Android, Web. TomTom runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use TomTom for free?
- Yes. TomTom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. onX Maps starts at On request.
- What is onX Maps best used for?
- onX Maps is most often used for a hunter who needs to know exact private and public land boundaries before crossing onto a property, an off-road driver planning a trail route with land ownership and access data, a backcountry skier or hiker wanting offline terrain maps without cell signal, someone who does two or more of these activities and needs to budget for two or three separate subscriptions. Of those, a hunter who needs to know exact private and public land boundaries before crossing onto a property and an off-road driver planning a trail route with land ownership and access data are not what TomTom is typically brought in for.
- What can onX Maps do that TomTom cannot?
- onX Maps covers Land ownership boundaries, Offline maps, Waypoint and track marking, Elite tier private land data. TomTom covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
onX Maps: Can I use one onX subscription for both hunting and off-roading?
No, onX Hunt, onX Offroad and onX Backcountry are separate apps with separate subscriptions.
TomTom: Is the TomTom app free to download and use?
Yes, the TomTom app is available as a free download. The page states 'Download for free' with no mention of paid tiers on the landing page.
SourceonX Maps: What does the Elite tier add?
Elite tiers add nationwide private land ownership data, more recent satellite imagery and partner discounts on top of the base Premium tier.
TomTom: Are there paid features or premium tiers for TomTom?
The landing page does not disclose any pricing information for premium features or subscription tiers. Users must download the app to discover any in-app monetization details.
SourceonX Maps: Does onX work outside the US?
Coverage is strongest in the US and Canada; usefulness elsewhere is limited.
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