# BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps vs Campsighter

The clearest difference is rating: BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps at 4.2 against Campsighter's 4.0. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.6). Campsighter's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%). 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 Campsighter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's written reviews are positive against 50% of Campsighter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps ships an update every 3 weeks, Campsighter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps | Campsighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsighter/id6737998419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 230 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mussio Ventures Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991230796) | [Brian Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778775450) |

## 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


### Campsighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsighter/id6737998419)

This navigation app helps campers and hikers stay safe and organized with group coordination, real-time terrain maps, and customizable location markers. Plan your routes and share essential information for a seamless outdoor adventure.

**Highlights:** Group safety and coordination, Real-time terrain maps, Customizable location markers, Emergency contact sharing, Health information sharing, Route planning

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Markers | $2.99 | per month |


## 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 Campsighter free?

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

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

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps is rated higher. BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Campsighter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps nor Campsighter shows ads.

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

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

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