# BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps vs QuadNB

The clearest difference is rating: QuadNB at 5.0 against BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's 4.2. QuadNB also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (26 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and QuadNB sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuadNB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's written reviews are positive against 76% of QuadNB's.

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, QuadNB every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps | QuadNB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadnb/id1562178647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 230 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mussio Ventures Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991230796) | [MapGears inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439850962) |

## What reviewers say

### BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531)

Navigate Canada's backcountry with detailed topographic maps and over 900,000 points of interest. Plan, track, and explore offline for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and more.

**Highlights:** Topographic GPS maps, Current location tracking, Offline map downloads, Custom adventure layers, Trip recording and waypoints, Satellite imagery overlay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BRMB Maps PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| BRMB Monthly PRO Access | $6.99 | per month |
| BRMB Yearly PRO Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO Promo | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Great maps and data
- 🇨🇦 Excellent for exploring Canada
- ⛰️ Detailed topos and satellite imaging
- 👍 User-friendly for some
- ✨ Recent improvements noted

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Sync issues (hit or miss)
- 🚫 No waypoint management
- 📱 Poor CarPlay integration

**Reported bugs**

- Unwanted push notifications for challenges
- Issues resetting password
- CarPlay useless (no tracking/waypoint access)
- Sync of data is hit or miss
- Waypoints are a jumble of names, no numbers, folders, filters

**Requested features**

- Icon for mines/pins
- Crown land for BC
- Direction feature with distance and turn directions
- Waypoint management (numbers, folders, filters)
- CarPlay integration with tracking/waypoint access


### QuadNB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quadnb/id1562178647)

Navigate off-road adventures with a mobile trail assistant. Track trips, record vehicle usage, and access offline maps and services. Enhance your riding experience with online features like real-time trail conditions and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS tracking, Trip statistics and backtracking, Vehicle equipment log, Offline points of interest, Real-time trail conditions (online), Location sharing with friends (online), Itinerary planning and sharing (online)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro Version | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps free?

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QuadNB free?

QuadNB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps or QuadNB?

QuadNB is rated higher. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while QuadNB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps or QuadNB have ads?

Neither BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps nor QuadNB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps or QuadNB?

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, and QuadNB every 6 weeks. Most recently, BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps was updated on October 30, 2026 and QuadNB on October 30, 2026.

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