Comparison

Avenza Maps vs BRP GO!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Avenza Maps

Navigate any terrain with offline GPS maps, even without cell service. Explore a vast Map Store for hiking, biking, and travel, or import your own custom maps. Record tracks, add notes, and identify your location precisely.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Real-time GPS position and direction
  • Record GPS tracks
  • Add photos and notes to locations
  • Import custom maps
  • Map Store with professional maps
Features
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New Description: Avenza Maps is a powerful offline navigation app for professional field work. Use offline maps with GPS navigation to stay on track anywhere—no signal required, so you can navigate confidently with precise location awareness. Discover and download trail, topographic, land use, utility, nautical, and survey data from trusted publishers, or import your own maps. Avenza supports custom map import, letting you work with PDF maps, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF files for reliable navigation both on and off the grid. Explore trusted outdoor & professional data Access the largest mobile Map Stores featuring content from: National Geographic National Park Service US Forest Service (USFS) US Geological Survey (USGS) NOAA, FAA, BLM, and more Avenza is widely used by professionals worldwide for surveying, land management, environmental work, GIS field operations, and more. Make your own maps? Import your custom maps and never get lost off the grid. Maps are available for free or purchase from the in-app Map Store. Plus subscription is available for unlimited custom map imports. Pro subscription is available for professional users with full access to all features and mapping tools. ENHANCE YOUR MAPS WITH THESE FEATURES - Locate your realtime GPS position and find direction, even when offline - Record GPS tracks during your activities - Navigate to features using compass tools - Add photos and notes to any location - Add placemarks to your map and style them with recreational symbols - Measure distances and estimate times - Supports KML, GPX, and CSV Formats GET MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PLUS For users who need more - Up to 20 custom PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF imports - Create geofences for up to 50 individual features and up to four geofence layers GET EVEN MORE WITH AVENZA MAPS PRO For professionals and organizations who require an offline mapping solution with location awareness with more features and tools - Unlimited import of your own geospatial PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF maps - GPS averaging, additional coordinate display formats, custom symbol sets - Connect high-accuracy GPS devices via Bluetooth - Created unlimited geofences and get global geofence notifications - Convert tracks to areas - Map orientation lock - Import and export Esri® Shapefiles - Import and manage custom symbology sets - Priority technical support Avenza Maps Pro subscription required for commercial, academic, government, and professional use. Avenza Maps Plus and Pro are available as annual subscriptions. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are 12 months in duration and will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of your selected plan. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your iTunes Account Settings. If you didn’t use iTunes to subscribe, you can manage your subscription through Avenza. SUPPORT We can help! Go to support.avenzamaps.com LEGAL Privacy Policy: avenzamaps.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: avenzamaps.com/legal/terms.html CONNECT WITH US avenzamaps.com facebook.com/avenzamaps twitter.com/avenzamaps instagram.com/avenzamaps

About

BRP GO!

This app provides a connected riding experience for powersports enthusiasts. It offers detailed maps, route planning, turn-by-turn navigation, and real-time friend tracking for snowmobiles, off-road vehicles, and watercraft. It also integrates with vehicle displays for seamless access to navigation and other apps.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn navigation for trails
  • Offline map downloads
  • Route planning and sharing
  • Real-time friend tracking
  • Points of interest discovery
  • Vehicle display integration (BRP Connect™)
  • Nautical charts (subscription)
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

Screenshots

Avenza Maps4 screens
BRP GO!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avenza Maps at 4.8 against BRP GO!'s 4.2. Avenza Maps also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 15%) and ratings volume (127K vs 3.1K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Avenza Maps sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per year and BRP GO! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avenza Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avenza Maps has 127K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Avenza Maps's written reviews are positive against 15% of BRP GO!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, BRP GO! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Avenza Maps versus BRP GO!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvenza MapsBRP GO!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (127K ratings) — better4.2 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings127K — better3.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#14 — better#188
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB334 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvenza Systems Inc.BRP Inc.

Customer experience

Avenza Maps

All ratings127,094 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews862 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative41.0%

BRP GO!

All ratings3,098 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative70.0%

User reviews

Avenza Maps

From 127K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Accurate GPS tracking
  • 📥 Offline maps
  • 💾 Ability to download maps
  • 🗺️ Detailed topographic maps

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map placement
  • 💰 Expensive maps
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🤔 Confusing interface

BRP GO!

From 3.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🚀 Works well
  • 🚀 Decent app
  • 🚀 Accurate
  • 🚀 Functional

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Buggy

Bugs and requests

Avenza Maps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maps disappearing after updates
  • Airdrop functionality issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to stitch/overlay multiple maps
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Improved map search and discovery
  • Easier map management and organization
  • Ability to export/share recorded tracks

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

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Avenza Maps

Subscriptions3
  • Avenza Maps Plus$32.991 Year
  • Avenza Maps Plus1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Avenza Maps Pro1 Month trial$169.991 Year
One-time10
  • Forest Service Topo Product$0.99
  • Garmin Tier 1$0.99
  • BaseImage, LLC Map Product$0.99
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  • Western Michigan University Map Product$2.99
  • US Forest Service R5 Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R6 Product$4.99
  • Map the Xperience Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R2 Map Product$4.99
  • US Forest Service R4 Product$4.99
  • National Geographic Map Product$11.99
11 purchases

BRP GO!

Subscriptions11
  • 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
  • Adriatic & Ionian Sea$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Avenza Maps free?
Avenza Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Avenza Maps or BRP GO!?
Avenza Maps is rated higher. Avenza Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while BRP GO! averages 4.2 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Avenza Maps or BRP GO! have ads?
Neither Avenza Maps nor BRP GO! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avenza Maps or BRP GO!?
Avenza Maps ships an update every 2 months, and BRP GO! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Avenza Maps was updated on September 25, 2026 and BRP GO! on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Avenza Maps or BRP GO!?
Avenza Maps currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and BRP GO! at #188. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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