Comparison

BRP GO! vs The Next Trail

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 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
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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

The Next Trail

Navigate outdoor trails with detailed maps and routes for snowmobiling and off-road vehicles. Access local events, points of interest, and real-time trail updates from clubs. Download maps for offline use with GPS tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps and routes
  • GPS tracking for precise location
  • Points of interest and local events
  • Trail closure and opening updates
  • Record and save custom trails
  • Cloud backup for recorded trails
Features
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The Next Trail was developed for Snowmobilers and Off-Road enthusiasts by an avid snowmobiler. The app allows you to see where you are on Outdoor Trails. View trails and routes, ride areas, points of interest and local events. Currently we have robust data for Snowmobiling and ATV/UTV trails – with new data being added regularly. Get current, relevant information! The Next Trail is working with many local clubs. The clubs have the ability to post new events, update trail closures/openings and provide on screen information on local businesses and amenities. The Next Trail uses several sources for trail data. 1) Map Images are digital versions of the paper maps commonly used and provided by Snowmobile clubs. 2) Trails provide more detailed trail data. This data is provided by States, counties and/or clubs. Trails use GIS (Geographic Information System) which is much more precise than Map Images. 3) Record your own trails which can be backed up to cloud storage (included in the subscription) thus preserving your trails even if a phone is lost/replaced. All the maps/trails are downloadable and should be downloaded when internet service is available. While riding, no internet is needed, the app will use your phones GPS to precisely display your position. A current list of data available can be viewed on our web site – www.thenexttrail.com and updates will be tracked on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/thenexttrail. Ride On! The Next Trail.

Screenshots

BRP GO!4 screens
The Next Trail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Next Trail at 88% against BRP GO!'s 15%. The Next Trail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). BRP GO!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 43) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and The Next Trail sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Next Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRP GO! has 3.2K ratings behind it against 43, 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 88% of The Next Trail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, The Next Trail weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BRP GO! versus The Next Trail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRP GO!The Next Trail
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.2K ratings)4.8 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRP Inc.BlabApps LLC

Customer experience

BRP GO!

All ratings3,198 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral14.7%
Negative70.2%

The Next Trail

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

The Next Trail

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BRP GO!

Subscriptions10
  • 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
2 purchases

The Next Trail

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Next Trail free?
The Next Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BRP GO! or The Next Trail?
The Next Trail is rated higher. BRP GO! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while The Next Trail averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.
Do BRP GO! or The Next Trail have ads?
Neither BRP GO! nor The Next Trail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRP GO! or The Next Trail?
BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Next Trail weekly. Most recently, BRP GO! was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Next Trail on November 3, 2026.

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