# GPS Tracks vs BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Tracks at 85% against BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's 35%. GPS Tracks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (18K vs 27). BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's advantage is iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Tracks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Tracks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Tracks has 18K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of GPS Tracks's written reviews are positive against 35% of BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps's.

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Tracks | BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565/reviews)** | [4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brmb-maps-by-backroad-maps/id1528015531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 35.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Morneault](https://appshunter.io/developer/385491802) | [Mussio Ventures Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/991230796) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Tracks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tracks/id425589565)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Navigation, #195 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Track your outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and running with this app. Navigate to saved destinations and store favorite locations. Explore anywhere with offline map support and real-time track sharing.

**Highlights:** Route tracking for outdoor activities, Waypoint navigation and storage, Offline map downloads, Real-time track sharing, Export tracks and waypoints, Range finder and map measuring tools

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Tracks Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Tracks Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Datum Add-On Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile features for various activities
- 🚀 Responsive customer support
- 👍 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 👎 Offline maps not fully functional

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks disappearing after updates
- GPS coordinates not always accurate
- Difficulty deleting unwanted waypoints

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit waypoint names
- Improved map synchronization across devices
- Integration with popular fitness apps
- Landscape map view option
- Automatic activity tracking without user interaction


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Tracks free?

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

### Is BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps free?

BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

GPS Tracks is rated higher. GPS Tracks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps averages 4.2 from 27 ratings.

### Do GPS Tracks or BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps have ads?

Neither GPS Tracks nor BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps shows ads.

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

GPS Tracks ships an update fortnightly, and BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Tracks was updated on November 7, 2026 and BRMB Maps by Backroad Maps on November 7, 2026.

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