# GPS Tracker vs BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

The clearest difference is rating: BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps at 4.2 against GPS Tracker's 3.0. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3). GPS Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GPS Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GPS Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracker | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker/id1467904500/reviews) | **[4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Securitystores.com Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255159206) | [Mussio Ventures Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991230796) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracker/id1467904500)

Monitor the real-time location, battery status, and speed of tracked units. Receive instant push notifications for important status updates and view all alerts in a convenient list.

**Highlights:** Real-time unit location tracking, Battery status monitoring, Speed and direction display, Event and odometer tracking, Push notifications for alerts, Alerts list view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRMB Maps PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| BRMB Monthly PRO Access | $6.99 | per month |
| BRMB Yearly PRO Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO Promo | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Great maps and data
- 🇨🇦 Excellent for exploring Canada
- ⛰️ Detailed topos and satellite imaging
- 👍 User-friendly for some
- ✨ Recent improvements noted

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Sync issues (hit or miss)
- 🚫 No waypoint management
- 📱 Poor CarPlay integration

**Reported bugs**

- Unwanted push notifications for challenges
- Issues resetting password
- CarPlay useless (no tracking/waypoint access)
- Sync of data is hit or miss
- Waypoints are a jumble of names, no numbers, folders, filters

**Requested features**

- Icon for mines/pins
- Crown land for BC
- Direction feature with distance and turn directions
- Waypoint management (numbers, folders, filters)
- CarPlay integration with tracking/waypoint access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracker free?

GPS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps free?

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Tracker or BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps?

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps is rated higher. GPS Tracker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracker or BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps have ads?

Neither GPS Tracker nor BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps?

GPS Tracker ships an update every 5 weeks, and BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on September 14, 2026 and BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps on September 25, 2026.

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