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BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

Trails, Fish, Hunt, Camp, Hike

26 ratings
77 reviews
✈️ Travel
🗺️ Navigation
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 8, 2020
  • October 6, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Mussio Ventures Ltd.
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Navigate Canada's backcountry with detailed topographic maps and extensive points of interest for outdoor activities. Plan, track, and explore trails, fishing spots, hunting areas, and more, with offline capabilities for remote adventures.

✓Topographic GPS maps with relief shading and contour lines
✓Current location tracking and real-time navigation
✓Offline map downloads for remote areas
✓Extensive points of interest for fishing, hunting, camping, and trails
✓Trip recording and custom waypoint creation
✓Cross-device access on smartphone, tablet, and desktop
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps. Based on 26 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 48 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 🗺️Great maps and data
  • 🇨🇦Excellent for exploring Canada
  • ⛰️Detailed topos and satellite imaging
  • 👍User-friendly for some
  • ✨Recent improvements noted
  • 🔄Web syncing works great
  • 📚BRMB books features in app
  • 📍Offline map downloads available
  • 🌲Rec site information
  • ✅Accurate for overgrown roads/trails

Negative things

  • 💸Expensive subscription
  • 😠Excessive and disruptive ads
  • 🐛Sync issues (hit or miss)
  • 🚫No waypoint management
  • 📱Poor CarPlay integration
  • 🐌Slow loading times
  • 🗑️Useless free version
  • ❌No refund for free trial
  • 💻MacOS app issues
  • ⚠️Outdated maps (snowmobile)
  • 🚫No crown lands for BC
  • 🤔Not intuitive to use
  • 🔄Restore purchase needed often
  • 🤔Free version doesn't explain limitations
  • ❌No search function
  • 🗺️App maps don't match book maps
  • 💰Price gouging concerns
  • ❓Difficult to navigate app
  • 🚫US maps unavailable
  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • ❌Cannot remove trails/paths
  • 🤔Settings not synced between devices
  • 🐛Version 3 broke 'Your trip' feature
  • 💸Charged during free trial
  • 😠Ads reset map position
  • 🚫Cannot plan routes easily
  • 🐛Sync doesn't always work
  • 🚫No direction arrow
  • 🐛Adding waypoints is slow
  • 🐛Accidental waypoint creation
  • 🐛Search function useless
  • 📏Cannot change meters to feet
  • 🎨Waypoint icons look the same
  • 📝No description/notes for waypoints
  • 🚫Cannot export KML/GPX
  • 🐛Trail recording issues
  • 🐛Cannot edit/erase trail sections
  • 🐛Cannot re-edit waypoint location
  • 😵‍💫Too many levels to access features
  • 🐛Continually asks to drop pin
  • 👎Poor customer service
  • 🚫No response from support
  • 💸Charged after cancellation
  • 🤔Free trial issues
  • 🚫Cannot create account after purchase
  • ❌Not compatible with US
  • 🐌Downloads time out
  • 🤔Not as easy as Google Maps
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What's New in BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

3.9.1

October 6, 2026

This update improves photo uploading and gives you more control and visibility when syncing your Waypoints and Tracks with the BRMB Web Map. • Faster Photo Uploads Uploading photos is now significantly faster, with improved visibility so you can see the photos you have uploaded. • Improved Web Map Sync We’ve updated the sync experience to make it easier to see which Waypoints and Tracks are stored on your device and which are available from the Web Map. • Updated Device Only Controls Use the Device Only switch on the Your Waypoints and Your Tracks screens to move between items stored locally on your device and those available from your Web Map account. • Individual Waypoint & Track Syncing Waypoints and Tracks can now be downloaded or synced individually when needed, giving you more control over what is stored on your device. • Additional Improvements This release also includes additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

BRMB Yearly PRO Access

Access the PRO Overlays and Offline Maps

$44.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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junk

wont’t let me drop a pin by holding on a location on screen. it’s supposed to but doesn’t work, garbage, app is useless without this function and I just spent $60 on it. got ripped off again. Edit, sent in support request regarding this problem and have had zero response, so don’t count on getting any product support or getting your money back
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maybe, maybe not againmaybe, maybe not again

Response from developer

Hi there, please check that you have the "Press to Drop a Waypoint" option enabled in the app settings. This will activate the functionality!

junk

wont’t let me drop a pin by holding on a location on screen. it’s supposed to but doesn’t work, garbage, app is useless without this function and I just spent $60 on it. got ripped off again.
maybe, maybe not againmaybe, maybe not again

Response from developer

Hi there, please check that you have the "Press to Drop a Waypoint" option enabled in the app settings. This will activate the functionality!

Best guide

Best way to discover new places and how to reach them. When the regular map doesn’t have a road BRMB knows the way.
Walt HSWalt HS

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that our app helps you discover new places and find roads that aren't on standard maps.

Great, but……

3.8 still had a huge problem! The maps and data are great, with many amazing extras included.
But, there is still zero waypoint management. It’s like my personal data is not important at all. Sync of my data is hit and miss especially on long outings with no service, get home not all new data syncs to the web.
Waypoints are treated like an annoyance, just a jumble of names. No numbers, no folders, no filters, nothing but a list. That list is also different on the web.
So if you plan to add large amounts of your own data, this is not the app for you.
Probably should be 1 star really.
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tlcaspertlcasper

Response from developer

Thank you for the detailed feedback. We understand how important reliable waypoint management and syncing are, especially for offline trips. Improving sync reliability is our next major focus, and we’re working to make this experience better. We appreciate your suggestions and feedback.

Payment taken, pro plan not received

Long time customer, they recently took my payment but I did not receive pro. Tech support not reachable by phone or email… app used to be good now is a scam….
Will re rate app once issue is rectified
pablopanicpablopanic

Response from developer

Hi Pablo, could you please reach out to our tech support at app@backroadmapbooks.com? We will look into this and fix the issue. Thank you!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

53 issues

Unwanted push notifications for challenges

Bug

Issues resetting password

Bug

CarPlay useless (no tracking/waypoint access)

Bug

Sync of data is hit or miss

Bug

Waypoints are a jumble of names, no numbers, folders, filters

Bug

Waypoint list different on web

Bug

No 7 day free trial as advertised

Bug

Zoom doesn't work on MacOS app

Bug

Scroll doesn't work in MacOS settings

Bug

MacOS window size fixed, fullscreen not working

Bug

Ads are relentless, can't exit

Bug

Advertisement glitch: closing ad returns to location

Bug

Sync in both directions is hit or miss

Bug

CarPlay map only moves at one preset zoom level

Bug

App runs like a BETA 1 version

Bug

Free version doesn't make you want to use pay version

Bug

Ads pop up full screen, annoying

Bug

Closing ad puts user back to current location

Bug

Paid for Pro subscription, no 7-day free trial

Bug

Adding waypoint on cell service takes up to 10 min

Bug

Touching screen by accident adds waypoint and menu

Bug

Search function doesn't work

Bug

Cannot change from meters to feet

Bug

Recording a trail jumps massive lines when restarting

Bug

Cannot edit or erase certain sections of trail

Bug

Cannot re-edit waypoint location or move it

Bug

Editing waypoint requires going through two menus

Bug

Interface is poorly designed with too many levels

Bug

Continually asks to drop a pin/waypoint when moving map

Bug

Satellite images are out of date

Bug

Updated roads are missing

Bug

Cannot download maps for offline use without paying

Bug

Ads appear every couple of minutes

Bug

Advertising even when paying for subscription

Bug

Requires restoring of purchase too often

Bug

Caught out without offline maps due to purchase timeout

Bug

Ads interrupt and are hard to close

Bug

Advertising even when paying for the app

Bug

PRO subscription not accessible after payment

Bug

Excessive disruptive ads, each ad resets map

Bug

Charged for subscription on 2nd day of free trial

Bug

Unable to use pro upgrade after payment

Bug

App asks to pay for subscription again on different device

Bug

Version 3 broke 'Your trip' feature

Bug

Cannot remove trails I've been on

Bug

Maps on app do not match book maps

Bug

Not easy to use, not as easy as Google Maps

Bug

Cannot control manual off

Bug

App crashes every time it's opened

Bug

Nothing showed for the entire United States

Bug

Downloads time out after 10 minutes

Bug

No search function for specific locations

Bug

Instructions on web are for previous version

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Requested Features

29 requests

Icon for mines/pins

Feature

Crown land for BC

Feature

Direction feature with distance and turn directions

Feature

Waypoint management (numbers, folders, filters)

Feature

CarPlay integration with tracking/waypoint access

Feature

Ability to plan routes

Feature

Direction arrow showing icon facing

Feature

Trace function to outline or create trails with finger

Feature

Export KML or GPX files

Feature

More waypoint icons and customization (color, outlines)

Feature

Ability to edit/erase trail sections

Feature

Ability to move waypoint location

Feature

Description or notes section for waypoints

Feature

Sort waypoints (closest, alphabetical, recent)

Feature

Folders for waypoints

Feature

CarPlay map with adjustable zoom

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

Advanced analytics dashboard

Feature

Ability to add different colors to tracks

Feature

Organize tracks into folders

Feature

Full featured OSX version with offline map downloads

Feature

Export file from OSX to iOS version offline

Feature

URL for websites of points of interest

Feature

More detailed options on iOS app (drill down for parks)

Feature

Sync settings between iOS and browser

Feature

Ability to plan excursions on PC and access on iOS app

Feature

Edit track colors

Feature

Organize tracks into folders

Feature

CarPlay support

Feature

FAQ

What does BRMB Maps do?

BRMB Maps is a GPS navigation app designed for exploring Canada's outdoors. It provides detailed topographic maps, over 900,000 searchable points of interest, and features for planning and navigating activities like fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking.

What are the key features of BRMB Maps?

Key features include detailed topographic GPS maps with relief shading, current location tracking, offline map downloads (PRO), custom adventure layers for specific activities (PRO), trip recording, and custom waypoint creation. It also offers extensive data on fishing spots, hunting areas, campsites, and trails.

Is BRMB Maps free to use?

The app offers a free version with core navigation features. However, advanced features like offline maps, custom adventure layers, satellite imagery, and printable maps require a PRO subscription, indicating a freemium or subscription-based model with in-app purchases.

What activities can I use BRMB Maps for?

This app is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling (canoeing and kayaking), ATVing, snowmobiling, and general backcountry exploration.

Can I use BRMB Maps offline?

Yes, offline map functionality is a key feature, particularly for PRO users. This allows you to download maps and all point of interest details for navigation in remote areas without an internet connection.