Topo Maps Canada vs BRP GO!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Topo Maps Canada
Access and download detailed topographic maps of Canada for offline use. Track your location, mark waypoints, and record your own routes for outdoor adventures. Navigate with direction arrows and measure distances on the map.
- Downloadable topographic maps
- Offline map access
- Location tracking and elevation
- Waypoint creation and import (GPX, LOC)
- Trail import and recording (GPX)
- Navigation to waypoints
- Distance measurement
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Download Natural Resources Canada topographic maps and use them offline, with no account and no subscription. Topo Maps Canada is built for people who go where cell service doesn't: hikers, backpackers, hunters, anglers, canoeists, snowmobilers, mountain bikers, geocachers, and anyone who wants a real topographic map in their pocket. MAPS Choose from three Natural Resources Canada map styles: Canada Base Map with hillshading, Canada Base Map unshaded, or classic Toporama topographic sheets. OFFLINE Tap the map squares you want and download them before you leave. Downloaded maps work with no Internet connection and use no cell data in the field. TRAILS AND POINTS OF INTEREST BUILT IN Every map download includes the trails, summits, lakes, campsites, and other named places in that area from OpenStreetMap, so you can search them by name while you're offline. TRAIL RECORDING Record where you go. Recorded trails show your path on the map with distance, elapsed time, and average speed. Recording stops automatically when you start driving, and any drive at the start or end of a trail is trimmed off. ELEVATION PROFILES Every recorded or imported trail gets an elevation profile with distance labels and color-coded grade shading. Drag along the chart to see the matching point on the map, its elevation, and the time you passed it. FLAGS Mark your current location or any spot on the map. Flags record coordinates and elevation, and you can add notes and organize them by color: geocaches, trailheads, summits, camps, and so on. NAVIGATION Pick a flag and follow the direction arrow, driven by your compass heading, with the distance remaining. Handy for geocaching and for finding your way back to camp or the car. LOCATION See where you are on the map, your elevation, speed, and the accuracy of the GPS fix. MEASURE Trace a route on the map to measure its distance, then save it as a trail to follow later. IMPORT AND SHARE Import trails and waypoints from GPX files and geocache LOC files. Share your flags and trails by email, Messages, or AirDrop as standard GPX files that work with any GPS unit or mapping software. Back up your maps, flags and trails to a computer over Wi-Fi, and restore them on a new phone. Designed for iPhone and iPad. Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can noticeably reduce battery life.
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
Topo Maps Canada and BRP GO! both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Topo Maps Canada's written reviews are positive against 15% of BRP GO!'s. Topo Maps Canada also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). BRP GO!'s advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 16) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating 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. BRP GO! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Topo Maps Canada asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Topo Maps Canada against 4.2 for BRP GO!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRP GO! has 3.1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Topo Maps Canada's written reviews are positive against 15% of BRP GO!'s.
Topo Maps Canada ships an update every 4 months, BRP GO! every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Topo Maps Canada | BRP GO! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | 4.2 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 334 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DC Cloud Apps, LLC | BRP Inc. |
Customer experience
Topo Maps Canada
BRP GO!
User reviews
Topo Maps Canada
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🆓 Great free app
- 🗺️ Accurate topographic maps
- ✈️ Works offline
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📍 Reliable GPS tracking
Room to improve
- 🚩 Flags too big when zoomed
- 🐌 Slow map downloads
- 📉 Some map data is old
- 🪲 Inconsistent sharing
- 🪲 Flags not placing properly
BRP GO!
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Decent app
- 🚀 Accurate
- 🚀 Functional
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Buggy
Bugs and requests
Topo Maps Canada
Reported bugs
17 issues- App does not load maps (checkerboard)
- Maps not loading on screen
- Downloaded maps not loading in interface
- Cannot download new areas (internet connection issues)
- Download bar stalls and stops
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- App freezes when zooming/looking around
- Map downloads failing
- App not compatible with iPhone 13
- Sharing via Airdrop inconsistent
- Flags not working properly
- Flags invisible and don't place properly
- Map orientation cannot be adjusted
- Cannot download maps on iPhone 13 Pro
- Page full of squares where map should be
- WebDAV server does not exist
- Downloaded maps can't be shown
- App glitches and freezes
Requested features
16 requests- Make flags shrink when zoomed in
- Option for dots instead of flags
- Apple Watch version
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Faster map downloading
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- Cursor centering arrow with look-ahead line
- Adjustable map orientation (track up)
- Ability to edit recorded tracks
- Pause function while recording tracks
- MGRS coordinate format
- French language version
- UTM grid overlay
- Better backup/sync for flags and trails
- Option for unlocking map orientation
- Zoom in and see larger lake names
- Download 1:10,000 maps for Northern Ontario
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
Topo Maps Canada
No in-app purchases
BRP GO!
- 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
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