Comparison

Polaris® 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

Polaris®

Manage your powersports vehicle's maintenance, plan adventurous rides with detailed maps and navigation, and discover gear. Connect to in-vehicle displays for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Vehicle service history and maintenance reminders
  • Ride planning with snap-to-trail routing
  • On/offline maps and navigation
  • Group Ride tracking
  • 3D ride replays
  • Gear and accessory shopping
  • Help Center support
Features
Currently charting
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Own your adventure with greater confidence and peace of mind, putting you in the driver seat with access to vehicle and riding details at your fingertips. Information you need when you need it to more easily tackle powersports ownership. Download now and plan your first trip! My Garage View your vehicle service history Stay on top of your maintenance schedules and receive reminders Easily schedule your RideReady service appointments Rides & Community Plan your ultimate ride using snap to trail routing and on/offline maps Navigate during your ride with Group Ride, waypoints, and tracking Relive and share your ride with 3D flyover of your tracked ride Shopping & Support Find your gear & accessories to elevate your ride Easily get your questions answered at the Help Center Unleash the full power by connecting to your in-vehicle display powered by RIDE COMMAND, or upgrade to RIDE COMMAND+ for next level remote vehicle connectivity and control. RIDE COMMAND® is a registered trademark of Polaris Industries Inc. *Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Recommend running with power source. **Group Ride functionality requires cellular connectivity. If cellular signal is lost, RIDE COMMAND will show the last known location of riders in your group until signal is established again.

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

Polaris®4 screens
BRP GO!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polaris® at none against BRP GO!'s 12. Polaris® also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 15%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BRP GO! sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Polaris® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polaris® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Polaris®'s written reviews are positive against 15% of BRP GO!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Polaris® versus BRP GO!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolaris®BRP GO!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better4.2 (3.1K ratings)
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K3.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#140 — better#185
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB334 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPolaris IndustriesBRP Inc.

Customer experience

Polaris®

All ratings2,933 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative45.1%

BRP GO!

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

User reviews

Polaris®

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Great features
  • 👍 Awesome app
  • 👍 Essential for riding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes/crashes
  • 🐛 Clunky user interface
  • 🐛 Unreliable mapping
  • 🐛 Missing features
  • 🐛 Buggy offline mode

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

Polaris®

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login issues
  • Ride tracking problems
  • Disappearing vehicle data
  • Mapping inaccuracies
  • Constant sign-outs
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  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to plan routes
  • Offline map downloads
  • Larger font for map details
  • Dark mode option
  • Apple Watch compatibility
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  • Improved group ride features
  • Better trail updates and coverage

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

None

Polaris®

No in-app purchases

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 Polaris® free?
Polaris® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BRP GO! free?
BRP GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polaris® or BRP GO!?
Polaris® is rated higher. Polaris® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while BRP GO! averages 4.2 from 3.1K ratings.
Do Polaris® or BRP GO! have ads?
Neither Polaris® nor BRP GO! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Polaris® or BRP GO!?
Polaris® ships an update every 4 weeks, and BRP GO! every 4 weeks. Most recently, Polaris® was updated on September 23, 2026 and BRP GO! on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Polaris® or BRP GO!?
Polaris® currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and BRP GO! at #185. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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