Comparison

BRP GO! vs Tread®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BRP GO!

This app provides a connected riding experience for powersports enthusiasts. It offers detailed maps, route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, and real-time friend tracking for snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, and watercraft. It also integrates with vehicle displays for seamless access to navigation and other apps.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn navigation for trails
  • Offline map downloads
  • Route planning and sharing
  • Real-time friend tracking
  • Points of interest discovery
  • Vehicle display integration (BRP Connect™)
  • Nautical charts (subscription)
Features
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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE SOURCE FOR A CONNECTED EXPERIENCE Whether you’re carving through snow, making waves, tearing up trails, or cruising on the open road, BRP GO! is there. Utilize advanced navigation features, group riding capabilities, and instant access to key vehicle info for your Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Can-Am Off-Road or On-Road vehicle. Plus, supercharge your journey with exclusive features for your Vibe or Vibe Universal communication system. NAVIGATION FEATURES • Access thousands of snowmobile and off-road vehicles (SxS and ATV) trails* • Navigate with detailed nautical charts from Navionics™ (with subscription) • Plan your itineraries • Ride with turn-by-turn navigation • Download areas on the map for offline GPS navigation (without cellular network) • Record your trips and leave a breadcrumb • Search thousands of official points of interest (gas stations, restaurants, marinas, and more) • Save custom locations on the map • Redo past rides • Create groups and share rides with friends • Locate friends in real time on the map • Monitor your ride statistics • Access navigation features directly from the 7.8"" or 10.25"" display of some vehicle models *Clubs, federations and other official sources provide us with trail data. Clubs and federations can express their interest in being part of BRP GO! by contacting us at navigationapp@brp.com VEHICLE INFO • Access your vehicle information and owner’s manual • View key EV information for your Can-Am Pulse or Origin electric motorcycle (battery level, estimated range, vehicle location and more) VIBE™ COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS • Easily set up and manage your Vibe™ and Vibe Universal™ communication systems (audio settings, device language, firmware updates and more) NAUTICAL CHARTS FROM NAVIONICS™ With an annual subscription, benefit from high-quality detailed cartography from Navionics™ for your adventures and activities on lakes, rivers and seas. Navigating on your Sea-Doo personal watercraft or pontoon (or any other boat) has never been more convenient and intuitive than with these nautical charts. Two additional map layers are available with the subscription: • Nautical Chart: Locate navigation aids (such as buoys and lighthouses) & nearby marine services, study safety depth contours & port plans, and more • SonarChart™: Discover what lies underneath in detail with the precise bottom contours of an HD bathymetric map, perfect for better locating shallow waters and identifying fishing areas At this time, nautical chart subscriptions are not available in Brazil Terms and conditions: https://bit.ly/brpgo-terms-conditions Privacy policy: https://bit.ly/brpgo-privacy

About

Tread®

Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.

Highlights
  • Track up to 20 friends on map
  • Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
  • Plan routes with custom preferences
  • Import and export GPX files
  • Smart notifications
  • Live weather updates
Features
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Roam the unknown with the Tread® app. It lets you track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator by using the Group Ride Mobile feature and syncs waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across devices. Easily plan routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device. Users can import and export GPX files and get access to smart notifications and live weather. • Track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® device by using the Group Ride Mobile1 feature • Wirelessly sync waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across your compatible smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator • Easily calculate faster time or adventurous routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device • Import and export GPX files to try out new routes or revisit favorite rides • Keep your phone safely stowed away, and still get important messages and alerts via smart notifications2 on your Tread® device display when it’s paired with the Tread® app • Use the app to access live weather updates, viewable on your Tread® navigator’s display

Screenshots

BRP GO!4 screens
Tread®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tread® at 65% against BRP GO!'s 15%. Tread® also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). BRP GO!'s advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 406). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BRP GO! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tread® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRP GO! has 3.1K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of BRP GO!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Tread®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, Tread® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BRP GO! versus Tread®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRP GO!Tread®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.1K ratings)4.5 (406 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews65.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better406
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRP Inc.Garmin

Customer experience

BRP GO!

All ratings3,098 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative70.0%

Tread®

All ratings406 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

BRP GO!

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Tread®

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Ability to plan routes on phone/tablet
  • 🚀 Easy to sync routes to Garmin device
  • 👍 Customizable route settings (e.g. adventure mode)
  • 👍 Offline maps and navigation
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between app and Garmin device
  • 🐛 Corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 👎 Unintuitive user interface, steep learning curve
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to competitors

Bugs and requests

BRP GO!

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Connectivity issues with vehicle
  • Music playback problems
  • Navigation not working as expected
  • Offline maps not loading properly
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  • App logging users out unexpectedly

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add offline map viewing
  • Improve trail reporting
  • Allow custom map overlays
  • Integrate with more music apps
  • Add ability to view friends' locations offline
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  • Improve route planning and navigation
  • Add support for more regions/countries
  • Improve map accuracy and trail coverage
  • Add more customization options
  • Integrate with popular navigation apps like Google Maps

Tread®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save/load routes on mobile app
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing routes
  • Frequent disconnections between app and device
  • Lack of metric units and other regional support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Web/desktop app for route planning
  • Improved offline map coverage
  • Collaborative route planning features
  • Better organization and folder structure
  • Larger text/UI options for accessibility

In-app purchases

11 purchases

BRP GO!

Subscriptions11
  • United States & Canada$19.991 Year
  • Australia & New Zealand$19.991 Year
  • China Sea & Japan$24.991 Year
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  • Pacific Islands$24.991 Year
  • Indian Ocean & South China$24.991 Year
  • Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil$26.991 Year
  • Baltic Sea$31.991 Year
  • Mediterranean & Black Sea$32.991 Year
  • Central & West Europe$42.991 Year
  • Africa & Middle East$47.991 Year
  • Adriatic & Ionian Sea$59.991 Year
None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BRP GO! or Tread®?
Tread® is rated higher. BRP GO! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Tread® averages 4.5 from 406 ratings.
Do BRP GO! or Tread® have ads?
Neither BRP GO! nor Tread® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRP GO! or Tread®?
BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tread® every 3 weeks. Most recently, BRP GO! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tread® on September 24, 2026.

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