# Gaia GPS vs BRP GO!

The clearest difference is rating: Gaia GPS at 4.8 against BRP GO!'s 4.2. Gaia GPS also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 15%) and chart position (#7 vs #152). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gaia GPS sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and BRP GO! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gaia GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gaia GPS has 32K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Gaia GPS's written reviews are positive against 15% of BRP GO!'s.

Gaia GPS ships an update monthly, BRP GO! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gaia GPS | BRP GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **37.8% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #152 |
| Size | 137 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrailBehind](https://appshunter.io/developer/315985618) | [BRP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140582224) |

## What reviewers say

### Gaia GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Navigation, #69 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

**Highlights:** Topographic maps, GPS navigation, Offline maps, Route planning, Distance tracking, Weather updates, Camping site discovery

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No longer available - Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Gaia GPS Premium | $59.90 | per year |
| No Longer Available - Outside+ | $71.90 | per year |
| Gaia GPS Premium with Outside+ | $89.90 | per year |
| Outside Plus Test Intro Offers | $89.99 | per year |
| Gaia GPS Test Intro Offers | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent offline functionality
- 🗺️ Detailed and customizable maps
- 🧭 Accurate GPS tracking and navigation
- 📸 Ability to add photos to tracks
- 🔍 Useful map overlays (e.g. property boundaries)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app performance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Confusing map/feature management
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🇬🇧 Limited functionality for non-US users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable offline map downloads
- GPS location inaccuracies
- Syncing issues between app and web portal

**Requested features**

- Improved route planning tools (e.g. distance/elevation between waypoints)
- Better organization and management of saved tracks/waypoints
- More map data coverage for international users
- Customizable map layers and display options


### BRP GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Navigation, #192 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers advanced navigation and group riding features for various powersports vehicles. It provides offline map downloads, trip recording, and real-time friend location sharing. Additionally, it integrates with vehicle information and communication systems.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS navigation, Group riding and friend tracking, Trip recording and statistics, Vehicle information access, Detailed nautical charts (subscription), Itinerary planning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States & Canada | $19.99 | per year |
| Australia & New Zealand | $19.99 | per year |
| China Sea & Japan | $24.99 | per year |
| Pacific Islands | $24.99 | per year |
| Indian Ocean & South China | $24.99 | per year |
| Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil | $26.99 | per year |
| Baltic Sea | $31.99 | per year |
| Mediterranean & Black Sea | $32.99 | per year |
| Central & West Europe | $42.99 | per year |
| Africa & Middle East | $47.99 | per year |
| Adriatic & Ionian Sea | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Decent app
- 🚀 Accurate
- 🚀 Functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Buggy

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Connectivity issues with vehicle
- Music playback problems
- Navigation not working as expected
- Offline maps not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add offline map viewing
- Improve trail reporting
- Allow custom map overlays
- Integrate with more music apps
- Add ability to view friends' locations offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gaia GPS free?

Gaia GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BRP GO! free?

BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gaia GPS or BRP GO!?

Gaia GPS is rated higher. Gaia GPS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32K ratings, while BRP GO! averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Gaia GPS or BRP GO! have ads?

Neither Gaia GPS nor BRP GO! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gaia GPS or BRP GO!?

Gaia GPS ships an update monthly, and BRP GO! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gaia GPS was updated on November 1, 2026 and BRP GO! on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Gaia GPS or BRP GO!?

Gaia GPS currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and BRP GO! at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*