Comparison

BRP GO! vs GoSnowmobiling SANS

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

GoSnowmobiling SANS

Navigate snowmobile trails with offline maps, trip tracking, and equipment logs. Access services like gas stations and restaurants, and view trail conditions. Share your location with friends and plan routes when online.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • Trip tracking and statistics
  • Equipment logs
  • Nearby services finder
  • Trail condition updates
  • Itinerary planning and sharing
  • Location sharing
Features
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Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! **NEW THIS SEASON** ► Track your trips: leave breadcrumbs for easier backtracking, get statistics on your average speed and distance traveled, and much more! ► List your equipment: keep track of how much distance you covered with a specific vehicle and keep notes on each one. ► Satellite View: enjoy the mobile app with a better basemap and add the Satellite View to your tools! ***** The Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia (SANS) brings an enhanced version of its web application to your pockets, making for a better riding experience than ever. Working both with and WITHOUT mobile data coverage, you will be able to enjoy the app’s functionalities no matter where you are on the trails. This app gives you access to the following *OFFLINE* features, anywhere, anytime, even in areas without cell coverage: ► See your location on the map through your phone’s GPS signal ► View nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, parking, and other services ► Access the trails conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Quickly save and load itineraries Getting back to a zone with mobile coverage? Enjoy these additional *ONLINE* features : ► Keep an eye on updated trail statuses for the best riding experience ► Easily meet with friends by sharing your position with each other (no one else can see your location) ► Plan out an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to the GoSnowmobiling SANS mobile experience and enjoy the ride! Notes: ►Continued use of the GPS and location sharing running in the background can significantly increase battery consumption. It is recommended to toggle it off when not needed to improve autonomy. The Pro Version is a 3.99$ CAD per year auto-renewable subscription & The Pro S is a 4.99$ CAD per year auto-renewable subscription. Payment will be charged to the iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s account settings after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Link to our privacy policy: https://www.evtrails.com/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Link to our terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

BRP GO!4 screens
GoSnowmobiling SANS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoSnowmobiling SANS at 89% against BRP GO!'s 15%. GoSnowmobiling SANS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). BRP GO!'s advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and GoSnowmobiling SANS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, GoSnowmobiling SANS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BRP GO! versus GoSnowmobiling SANS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRP GO!GoSnowmobiling SANS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRP Inc.MapGears inc.

Customer experience

BRP GO!

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

GoSnowmobiling SANS

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

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

GoSnowmobiling SANS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

GoSnowmobiling SANS

Subscriptions2
  • Annual Pro Version$2.991 Year
  • Annual Pro Satellite$3.991 Year

Questions

Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoSnowmobiling SANS free?
GoSnowmobiling SANS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BRP GO! or GoSnowmobiling SANS have ads?
Neither BRP GO! nor GoSnowmobiling SANS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRP GO! or GoSnowmobiling SANS?
BRP GO! ships an update every 4 weeks, and GoSnowmobiling SANS monthly. Most recently, BRP GO! was updated on September 23, 2026 and GoSnowmobiling SANS on September 22, 2026.

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