Best guide
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……
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.
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
Will re rate app once issue is rectified
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!
Do not purchase
Response from developer
We're sorry to hear about your experience. Subscription issues like the one you described are frustrating, and we understand why you cancelled. The problem with paid subscriptions not being recognized has affected a small number of users, and we've been working to resolve those cases as quickly as possible. We're sorry that we didn't get yours sorted out in time. Over the past year we've made significant improvements to the app, including performance, offline maps, and new features, while continuing to expand our map data. Subscription revenue is what allows us to keep updating the maps and adding new content, but we know that only matters if the app works reliably. If you're willing to give us another chance, we'd be happy to investigate your account and make things right. Please contact us at app@backroadmapbooks.com with the email address associated with your account, and we'll look into it personally.
Sends unwanted push notifications
Mines/icons
So far it’s been a great app, love it.
Been having some recent issues resetting my password- I got a new phone and can’t remember the old password and the server won’t connect when I try to reset it. All other websites are working on my end so I think it must be an issue on your end.
Response from developer
Hello Azalliah! We appreciate your detailed feedback and are thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the app overall! UPDATE: Regarding the password reset issue, the app and web map were experiencing technical issues. Please try again now and let us know if this has been solved for you! Thanks for your patience!
Crown land for BC
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback and for using the BRMB Maps app! We are definitely considering Crown Land for BC and hope to include it soon.
App is okay
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your feedback about the conflicting road names, as it helps us understand the areas needing improvement. Your experience is valuable to us, and we hope you continue exploring the app!
CarPlay useless
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's disappointing to hear that CarPlay isn't meeting your expectations and that you did not receive a response from tech support. We appreciate your feedback regarding the PRO subscription and are taking your comments seriously as we work to improve. Your insights are valuable to us, and we hope to enhance your experience moving forward.
Great, but……
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.
Response from developer
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoy the maps and extras! Your concerns about waypoint management and data syncing are important, and we’re working on adding some ways to manage your data in the next two updates. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us improve!
Would love a direction feature.
Response from developer
We appreciate your feedback and are glad you're enjoying the app! Your suggestion for a direction feature while ATVing is noted, as we always value insights from our users. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
No crown lands for BC?
Response from developer
Hi there, thanks for your feedback! We understand how useful Crown Land information can be for trip planning. While Crown Land data is available in the BRMB Maps app for Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia, it’s not currently available for BC. The app does include Private Land data and the ParcelMapBC fabric (both in the Layers menu), which can help you identify property boundaries in BC. We’ll continue looking into options for adding BC Crown Land in the future. In the meantime, if you’d like help making the most of the current layers, our team is happy to walk you through it. Just reach out to us at app@backroadmapbooks.com.
No refund for free trial
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for your negative experience with the trial cancellation process. If you subscribed via the app, you can find your subscription and cancellation options in the App Store app by tapping your profile, then selecting Subscriptions. For subscriptions made on brmbmaps.com, cancellation options are available on the same website under your profile > Settings > Your Plan.
MacOS App is useless
Absolute garbage
Response from developer
Hello! We appreciate your input. We recommend trying the free trial of the PRO plan available on the App Store to explore the app's features without advertisements. Currently, the app offers navigation from your current location to a selected destination. However, there are many additional options on the web map at brmbmaps.com/map, accessible with the same username and password. The web map allows you to plan your trip by creating directions to and from any point of interest, drawing your own routes, and adding trails, tracks, waypoints, and points of interest, all on a larger screen. Once you've finished, you can sync your work with the app by using the "sync with web map" button found in the "Your Data" section of the app. Your saved trips can be located under Your Data > Trips.
Advertisement Glitch
Response from developer
Hi there! Advertising is only included on FREE plans. You should not see any ads if you are a PRO user. We have released an app update (version 3.1.2) that resolves the advertising issue for PRO users. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To update, please download the latest version from the app store by searching for "BRMB Maps" or by using this link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/brmb-maps/id1528015531. Also, ensure you're logged into your account by going to Settings > Your Account. If this doesn't resolve the issue, please contact our tech support at app@backroadmapbooks.com.
Sync Doesn’t Always Work and Missing Features
Waypoint management is desperately need. You can’t even sort your waypoints in any way. There should be options for sort by closest, alphabetical, and recent at least. Also, there should be folders for waypoints to have the option to categorize them, rather than the current long list of hundreds of my waypoints that don’t even have a number associated with them.
Fix that and then we can talk about the CarPlay integration that doesn’t show my waypoints…. What?
And the CarPlay map only moves at one preset zoom level. Not useful at all!
Some great map layers are ruined by an app that runs like a BETA 1 version.
Free sucks
Response from developer
Hello! We appreciate your feedback. There's a free trial of the PRO plan on the App Store, which we recommend to fully explore the app's offerings.
Very poor first impressions
Response from developer
Hello! We appreciate your feedback. There's a free trial of the PRO plan on the App Store, which we recommend to fully explore the app's offerings.
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I would be happy to update this review with 5 stars if the platform removes the random pop up adds for paying customers
Response from developer
Hi there! Advertising is only included on FREE plans. You should not see any ads if you are a PRO user. We have released an app update (version 3.1.2) that resolves the advertising issue for PRO users. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To update, please download the latest version from the app store by searching for "BRMB Maps" or by using this link: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/brmb-maps/id1528015531. Also, ensure you're logged into your account by going to Settings > Your Account. If this doesn't resolve the issue, please contact our tech support at app@backroadmapbooks.com.
