# BRP GO! vs Tread®

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 (#179 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 406). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRP GO! | Tread® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607/reviews) | **[4.5 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 406 |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **65.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 334 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140582224) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### BRP GO!

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

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Tread®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tread/id1518331465)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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