BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps User Reviews

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Books are amazing app is fantastic

With the new CarPlay support this app just got even better. Highly recommend using this service if you do any outdoor activities

Excellent BRM

I have been using this app for over a year now i also got it for my daughter that’s a hunting fishing lady she also uses it for her hunting/ fishing excursions as I do aswell i highly recommend you do your self a life saver
And get it $50 a year I hunt all over British Columbia i will be a loyal customer for years to come thanks for the excellent service BRM
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Response from developer

We appreciate your loyalty and support! It's great to hear you both find it helpful in your adventures. Happy exploring!

No support

The past few years the app has worked well but during this years hunt I had an issue with the tracks being saved. I’ve contacted BRMB for support and suggestions but haven’t received any response for weeks. Re-sent my request and still nothing.

Response from developer

Hello! We're sorry to hear you're having trouble contacting us. Please email your details to app@backroadmapbooks.com, which will allow our team to investigate and resolve the issues. Thank you!

BRMB

The online version is absolutely fantastic

Response from developer

Thank you so much! We're glad you love the online version and appreciate your feedback!

CarPlay

Having this available in CarPlay would be a great option. Any plans for it?

Response from developer

We are excited to inform you that we are in the final testing phase of the CarPlay feature and will soon submit it to Apple for review. All Apple apps require special review and approval for security reasons. Stay tuned!

Only works if you pay for pro.

Yes I know you will say it has ads when using free version but a few seconds in it gives an ad (which I usually don’t mind) but makes it so you can’t exit the ad.

Response from developer

We appreciate your feedback about the ad experience in the free version. We will look into the issue you mentioned. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!

Please update sat images there way out of date

Please update satellite images there way out of date thx and needs updated roads been on lots that aren’t on the back roads map

Response from developer

Thank you for providing feedback on our BRMB Maps app. We have recently added "send updates to BRMB Maps" buttons so users can report incorrect or missing information directly from the app. - If you encounter an error on our existing points of interest (POI), you can click on the POI on the map, then select "Update Map" above the description or "Send an update to BRMB Maps"at the bottom to inform us about any incorrect information. Additionally, you can also choose to add a public review or photos to inform other users. - If the map update refers to a road, trail, or missing point of interest (POI), you can drop a waypoint or record a track and notify us using the "update map" button in the track/waypoints list. This will open a text box where you can inform us about any map updates needed. Thank you again for reaching out to us and for using our BRMB Maps app!

DO NOT GET

Absolutely horrible app. If there was a free trial it could be better but you can’t even download the maps for offline use unless you pay and the rates are extremely high. Just get a plain old paper map book and save money-and your time!

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. You can access a free trial on the App Store and our website to try out the offline maps and other PRO tools before making a purchase.

Great, but only on iOS

TL;DR: 5 Stars because the iOS version is killer, but the review is to forewarn folks that the OSX version isn't very usable.

If you see BRMB on the OSX App Store, avoid it. Looks like the developer compiled and exported for OSX without testing. Maps are not scrollable and other than being able to click on a few things and search, it's relatively useless.

Woud love to see a fully featured version for OSX where we could download maps for offline use to plan the day/week ahead without needing an internet connection.

While I'm wishing, it would also be extremely cool if the OSX version could somehow export a file to the IOS version for use on the trail, all while offline.
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Response from developer

Thank you for providing feedback on the iOS experience and sharing your insights about the OSX version! We have a web map available at brmbmaps.com that you can access using the same BRMB Maps app. The web map provides additional tools for trip planning and allows you to view the map on a larger screen. We appreciate your suggestion regarding an offline OSX version and will consider it for the future. Thank you!

Commercials?

Every time I click on the map to move it an ad comes up. About to delete it.

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback! Advertising is included only in the Free version of our app. We have a 7-day free trial available, which allows you to try the PRO plan and removes all ads. The PRO plan gives you access to adventure layers and points of interest, offline maps, satellite view, and much more. Find out more at https://www.brmbmaps.com/pricing

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