BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps vs GoSnowmobiling NB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
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.
- Topographic GPS maps
- Current location tracking
- Offline map downloads
- Custom adventure layers
- Trip recording and waypoints
- Satellite imagery overlay
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Canada’s #1 App for Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Outdoor Adventure Explore Canada’s outdoors with confidence using BRMB Maps, the most detailed and trusted GPS navigation app for the backcountry. Built from the award-winning Backroad Mapbooks series, BRMB Maps combines detailed topographic maps with over 900,000 searchable Points of Interest across every province and territory. Whether fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, paddling, ATVing, snowmobiling or wildlife viewing, BRMB Maps has everything you need to plan, navigate and explore – online or offline. Key Features -Topographic GPS Maps – View relief shading, contour lines, backroads, parks and geographic features -Current Location Tracking – Use your phone’s GPS to navigate in real time -Cross-Device Access – Use on smartphone, tablet and desktop with a single account -Canada-Wide Basemap – Includes a seamless Backroad Maps basemap across Canada -Custom Adventure Layers (PRO) – Enable fishing, hunting, trails, paddling, Crown land & more -Offline Maps (PRO) – Download maps and all POI details for off-grid navigation -Satellite Imagery (PRO) – Overlay roads, trails and features on high-res satellite maps -Trip Recording & Custom Waypoints – Track routes, mark campsites and save locations -Printable Custom Maps (PRO) – Create and print stunning maps from brmbmaps.com Explore Over 150,000 Adventures Fishing -22,000+ lakes, rivers, creeks & ocean fishing areas -Bathymetry (lake & ocean depths), fish species, stocked lakes, boat launches & marinas -Boundaries & regulations Hunting -3,500+ hunting areas (WMU, WMZ, species-specific zones) -Species details, boundaries & regulations -Crown land & private land layers Camping & Parks -20,000 national, provincial, regional, urban and natural parks -Campsites, picnic areas, backcountry campsites, huts & cabins -Private campgrounds, resorts & lodges, amenities & services Hiking, Biking & Horseback Trails -130,000+ km of multi-use trails with trailheads, difficulty, distance & elevation gain -Includes hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking and multi-use -Separate Trans-Canada Trail layer with trailheads, pavilions and alternate routes Paddling (Canoeing & Kayaking) -107,000+ km of routes with access points, difficulty, distance & grading -Features lake circuits, river and ocean paddling routes, whitewater & more -Paddling routes include portages with distances, campsites, put-ins & take-outs ATV, OHV, Off-Road and Overland Routes -160,000+ km of trails and routes with staging areas, difficulty & distance -Features ATV/OHV, dirt biking and overlanding routes -Plus 3,000,000+ km of Roads and 160,000+ km of Logging Roads to explore Snowmobiling -150,000+ km of trails and routes with staging areas, difficulty & distance -Features federation & club-maintained trails, plus backcountry routes -Clubhouses, warming huts & shelters, side trails and more Winter Recreation -9,500+ km of ski & snowshoe trails for cross-country, Nordic, backcountry & downhill skiing -2,100+ trailheads, Nordic areas & ski centres -Trails feature difficulty, distance, elevation gain & ski area amenities Wildlife Viewing & Nature -1,800+ sites for birdwatching & wildlife viewing -Features birding sites, fish hatcheries, marine life, small & large animals -Bird viewing & scenic lookouts, trailheads & wildlife centres Attractions & Unique Sites -20,000+ points, including roadside and backroad attractions -Features big trees, caves, waterfalls, hot springs, lighthouses, beaches, museums and scenic areas -Hours, location and contact information Why BRMB Maps? Unlike other GPS apps, BRMB Maps is built specifically for Canadian terrain and adventures, with unmatched detail, local insights and recreation-focused layers. Start exploring Canada’s wild spaces with BRMB Maps – your GPS trail map, hunting app, fishing tool and trip planner all in one. Download BRMB Maps today and experience Canada's most complete outdoor mapping app.
GoSnowmobiling NB
Navigate New Brunswick's snowmobile trails with this mobile assistant. Access offline maps, trail conditions, and nearby services. Share your location and plan routes with friends when online.
- Offline map and GPS tracking
- View nearby services
- Access trail conditions
- Save and load itineraries
- Share location with friends (online)
- Curated snow tours
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*For New Brunswick Snowmobiling Only* Out exploring on your snowmobile? Take your own mobile trail assistant for the ride! The New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (NBFSC) 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 trail conditions as per the last data connection available ► See the distance between you and a specific point ► Easily access a list of curated snow tours ► Quickly save and load itineraries ► Enhance your driving experience with the drive mode function 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 NB! 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. 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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoSnowmobiling NB at 76% against BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's 35%. GoSnowmobiling NB also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) 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). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GoSnowmobiling NB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoSnowmobiling NB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's written reviews are positive against 76% of GoSnowmobiling NB's.
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, GoSnowmobiling NB monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps | GoSnowmobiling NB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 230 MB | 260 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mussio Ventures Ltd. | MapGears inc. |
Customer experience
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
GoSnowmobiling NB
User reviews
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
From 26 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🗺️ Great maps and data
- 🇨🇦 Excellent for exploring Canada
- ⛰️ Detailed topos and satellite imaging
- 👍 User-friendly for some
- ✨ Recent improvements noted
Room to improve
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🐛 Sync issues (hit or miss)
- 🚫 No waypoint management
- 📱 Poor CarPlay integration
GoSnowmobiling NB
From 13 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Great for trail navigation
- 📶 Works offline
- ✅ Accurate trail information
- 👍 Great for beginners
Room to improve
- 📍 Groomer locations not accurate
- 🏨 Limited hotel/motel listings
- 🐛 App freezes and shuts off
- 💰 Some basic features behind paywall
- 🗺️ Trail status not refreshing on GPS
Bugs and requests
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
Reported bugs
53 issues- 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
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- Waypoint list different on web
- No 7 day free trial as advertised
- Zoom doesn't work on MacOS app
- Scroll doesn't work in MacOS settings
- MacOS window size fixed, fullscreen not working
- Ads are relentless, can't exit
- Advertisement glitch: closing ad returns to location
- Sync in both directions is hit or miss
- CarPlay map only moves at one preset zoom level
- App runs like a BETA 1 version
- Free version doesn't make you want to use pay version
- Ads pop up full screen, annoying
- Closing ad puts user back to current location
- Paid for Pro subscription, no 7-day free trial
- Adding waypoint on cell service takes up to 10 min
- Touching screen by accident adds waypoint and menu
- Search function doesn't work
- Cannot change from meters to feet
- Recording a trail jumps massive lines when restarting
- Cannot edit or erase certain sections of trail
- Cannot re-edit waypoint location or move it
- Editing waypoint requires going through two menus
- Interface is poorly designed with too many levels
- Continually asks to drop a pin/waypoint when moving map
- Satellite images are out of date
- Updated roads are missing
- Cannot download maps for offline use without paying
- Ads appear every couple of minutes
- Advertising even when paying for subscription
- Requires restoring of purchase too often
- Caught out without offline maps due to purchase timeout
- Ads interrupt and are hard to close
- Advertising even when paying for the app
- PRO subscription not accessible after payment
- Excessive disruptive ads, each ad resets map
- Charged for subscription on 2nd day of free trial
- Unable to use pro upgrade after payment
- App asks to pay for subscription again on different device
- Version 3 broke 'Your trip' feature
- Cannot remove trails I've been on
- Maps on app do not match book maps
- Not easy to use, not as easy as Google Maps
- Cannot control manual off
- App crashes every time it's opened
- Nothing showed for the entire United States
- Downloads time out after 10 minutes
- No search function for specific locations
- Instructions on web are for previous version
Requested features
29 requests- 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
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- Ability to plan routes
- Direction arrow showing icon facing
- Trace function to outline or create trails with finger
- Export KML or GPX files
- More waypoint icons and customization (color, outlines)
- Ability to edit/erase trail sections
- Ability to move waypoint location
- Description or notes section for waypoints
- Sort waypoints (closest, alphabetical, recent)
- Folders for waypoints
- CarPlay map with adjustable zoom
- Dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to add different colors to tracks
- Organize tracks into folders
- Full featured OSX version with offline map downloads
- Export file from OSX to iOS version offline
- URL for websites of points of interest
- More detailed options on iOS app (drill down for parks)
- Sync settings between iOS and browser
- Ability to plan excursions on PC and access on iOS app
- Edit track colors
- Organize tracks into folders
- CarPlay support
GoSnowmobiling NB
Reported bugs
11 issues- App keeps freezing then shuts off
- Trail status not refreshing on GPS
- Pro version doesn't work offline
- Cannot share with a friend
- Tracking doesn't work without cell service
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- App doesn't work without cell service as promised
- Cannot be trusted to show proper location
- Last update is the worst
- Features need to be turned on every time
- Cannot see features unless completely zoomed in
- Shelters are missing after update
Requested features
14 requests- Kms between stops for trips
- Total number of trails open
- Total snow accumulation option
- Dark Mode option
- See friends on the map
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- Option for users to write reviews on trails and trail conditions
- Indicate off-road trails on the map
- See groomer locations
- See groomer locations (again)
- See groomer locations (again)
- See groomer locations (again)
- More town and resort names on the map
- Select individual loops, not just all loops
- Bring on a competing app
In-app purchases
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
- BRMB Maps PRO7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- BRMB Monthly PRO Access7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- BRMB Yearly PRO Access7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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- Yearly PRO Promo1 Year trial$44.991 Year
GoSnowmobiling NB
- Annual Pro Version$4.991 Year
- Annual Pro Satellite$4.991 Year
Questions
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