# Avenza Maps vs BRP GO!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avenza Maps | BRP GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (127K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127K** | 3.1K |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #180 |
| Size | 334 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avenza Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/387212805) | [BRP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140582224) |

## What reviewers say

### Avenza Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenza-maps-offline-mapping/id388424049)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Navigation, #58 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $32.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Avenza Maps Pro | $169.99 | per year |
| Forest Service Topo Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Garmin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BaseImage, LLC Map Product | $0.99 | one-time |
| Western Michigan University Map Product | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R5 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R6 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| Map the Xperience Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R2 Map Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| US Forest Service R4 Product | $4.99 | one-time |
| National Geographic Map Product | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Navigation, #198 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States & Canada | $19.99 | per year |
| Australia & New Zealand | $19.99 | per year |
| China Sea & Japan | $24.99 | per year |
| Pacific Islands | $24.99 | per year |
| Indian Ocean & South China | $24.99 | per year |
| Mexico, Caribbean to Brazil | $26.99 | per year |
| Baltic Sea | $31.99 | per year |
| Mediterranean & Black Sea | $32.99 | per year |
| Central & West Europe | $42.99 | per year |
| Africa & Middle East | $47.99 | per year |
| Adriatic & Ionian Sea | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Connectivity issues with vehicle
- Music playback problems
- Navigation not working as expected
- Offline maps not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add offline map viewing
- Improve trail reporting
- Allow custom map overlays
- Integrate with more music apps
- Add ability to view friends' locations offline


## Frequently asked 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 #13 in the App Store charts, and BRP GO! at #180. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*