Comparison

BRP GO! vs WaveSpeed

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 for powersports enthusiasts, including trail access, offline maps, and group riding features. It also provides vehicle information and communication system management for compatible BRP vehicles.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Thousands of snowmobile and off-road trails
  • Group riding and friend location sharing
  • Vehicle information access
  • Customizable itineraries
  • Breadcrumb trail recording
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

WaveSpeed

Features
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WaveSpeed turns your iPhone into a clear, high-visibility GPS speedometer for boats and personal watercraft. LIVE SPEED • Current GPS speed with accuracy status • Persistent high-speed record • Imperial and metric units PERFORMANCE • 0–60 MPH or 0–100 km/h timing • ⅛-mile / 200-meter runs • ¼-mile / 400-meter runs • Elapsed time and trap speed RIDE CONDITIONS • Automatic lake and city identification • Live temperature, humidity, and surface pressure • Elevation and local date/time RIDE HISTORY • Save completed rides on your device • Review peak speed, conditions, coordinates, timestamps, and map • No account, ads, analytics, or cloud database WaveSpeed uses Core Location for GPS speed and Apple Maps for place information. Weather and elevation data are provided by Open-Meteo. Use performance testing only on open water with a clear course. Never operate app controls while underway.

Screenshots

BRP GO!4 screens
WaveSpeed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BRP GO! at Free against WaveSpeed's $0.99. WaveSpeed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

BRP GO! is free to download; WaveSpeed costs $0.99 up front. BRP GO! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. WaveSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BRP GO! versus WaveSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRP GO!WaveSpeed
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size326 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRP Inc.Stephen Grappone

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

WaveSpeed

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
None

WaveSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaveSpeed free?
WaveSpeed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BRP GO! or WaveSpeed have ads?
Neither BRP GO! nor WaveSpeed shows ads.

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