BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps vs Repromap
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 extensive points of interest for outdoor activities. Plan, track, and explore trails, fishing spots, hunting areas, and more, with offline capabilities for remote adventures.
- Topographic GPS maps with relief shading and contour lines
- Current location tracking and real-time navigation
- Offline map downloads for remote areas
- Extensive points of interest for fishing, hunting, camping, and trails
- Trip recording and custom waypoint creation
- Cross-device access on smartphone, tablet, and desktop
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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.
Repromap
Access detailed land ownership and boundary information with customizable map layers. Track your position, plot routes, and add markers with photos and weather data. Draw and measure on maps for planning and reference.
- Offline map downloads
- Land owner information
- Customizable map layers
- GPS tracking and route plotting
- Add custom markers with photos
- Draw and measure on maps
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No more carrying around a stack of paper maps or traveling to different counties to buy them. Shop from more than 70 available map layers to open up additional boundary and land owner information for the zones you visit the most. Know where you are and who to contact for permission to keep things safe and respectful. Customize your experience to be just what you need, right on your device. Choose from a range of base map types including satellite, topographic, hybrid, and road maps. Then choose what to download and take with you. Control what you see using multiple built-in map layers or customize the map even more by adding your own TMS and WMS data layers. Add customizable markers at any location with icons, photos, descriptions, and weather information. Track your position and plot your route directly on the map, including duration, distance, and altitude information. Draw and measure on the map to plan your hunt or mark out important parcels of land and save them for reference. Terms of Use: https://repromapapp.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://repromapapp.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Repromap at 5.0 against BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's 4.2. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Repromap sells 41 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Repromap 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, Repromap every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps | Repromap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 339 MB | 161 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mussio Ventures Ltd. | Inside Outside Studios Inc |
Customer experience
BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps
Repromap
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
Repromap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Repromap
- iHunter MB Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Grandview 2022$9.99
- RM of Elton 2023$9.99
- RM of Minto-Odanah 2023$9.99
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- Norfolk Treherne 2023$9.99
- Riverdale Municipality 2022$9.99
- Hamiota Municipality 2025$9.99
- RM of Souris-Glenwood 2023$9.99
- Hamiota Municipality 2023$9.99
- Gilbert Plains 2024$9.99
- Glenella-Lansdowne 2024$9.99
- RM of Victoria 2024$9.99
- RM of Stuartburn 2024$9.99
- Municipality of Lorne 2024$9.99
- Cartwright-Roblin 2024$9.99
- Minitonas-Bowsman 2023$9.99
- RM of Prairie Lakes 2024$9.99
- Municipality of Louise 2023$9.99
- RM of La Broquerie 2022$9.99
- Killarney-Turtle Mountain 2023$9.99
- Hamiota Municipality 2021$10.99
- Rossburn Municipality 2022$10.99
- RM of Oakview 2021$13.99
- RM of Yellowhead 2022$13.99
- RM of MacDonald 2023$14.99
- RM of Morris 2022$14.99
- Harrison Park 2023$14.99
- Brenda-Waskada 2023$14.99
- North Norfolk 2023$14.99
- RM of Oakview 2023$14.99
- Prairie View 2024$14.99
- RM of Oakview 2024$14.99
- RM of Yellowhead 2025$14.99
- RM of Yellowhead 2023$14.99
- RM of MacDonald 2024$14.99
- RM of Fisher 2024$19.99
- RM of Hanover 2023$19.99
- RM of Reynolds 2023$22.99
- RM of West Interlake 2024$22.99
- RM of Mountain 2021$29.99
- RM of Kelsey 2023$39.99
Questions
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