# Polaris® vs BRP GO!

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Polaris® | BRP GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794/reviews)** | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brp-go-maps-and-navigation/id1503396607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 15.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | #188 |
| Size | 166 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polaris Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/418680707) | [BRP Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140582224) |

## What reviewers say

### Polaris®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polaris/id493558794)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Ability to plan routes
- Offline map downloads
- Larger font for map details
- Dark mode option
- Apple Watch compatibility


### BRP GO!

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

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · 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 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 #149 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*