Roam Explorer vs Braaply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roam Explorer
Record, share, and discover off-road adventures with precise GPS tracking. Explore new trails, connect with a community of enthusiasts, and document your journeys with photos and notes. Enjoy unlimited storage and offline navigation for all your expeditions.
- GPS track recording
- Detailed ride metrics
- Photo and video uploads
- Offline region downloads
- Trail discovery heatmap
- Community connection
- Unlimited track storage
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Discover, track, and share your off-road adventures with Roam – the ultimate companion for 4x4, dirt bike, ATV, and snowmobile enthusiasts. Whether you're tackling rugged mountain trails or exploring remote backcountry, Roam helps you record your journey, connect with fellow adventurers, and discover new paths less traveled. Track your off-road expeditions with precise GPS mapping, view detailed metrics about your rides, and build a community around your passion for outdoor exploration. With unlimited storage for your tracks and the ability to download regions for offline use, Roam keeps you connected even when you're miles from civilization. Key Features: * Record detailed tracks of your off-road adventures with GPS precision * View comprehensive ride metrics including elevation, speed, distance, and duration * Upload photos, videos, and notes to document your experiences * Download unlimited regions for offline navigation * Discover new trails and popular routes through our interactive heatmap * Connect with a community of like-minded off-road enthusiasts * Follow friends and favorite riders to see their latest adventures * Contribute to map improvements with your own edits and trail notes * Unlimited storage for all your tracked rides – never lose an adventure * 100% FREE to use – no subscription required Roam is built by off-road enthusiasts for off-road enthusiasts. Join our growing community today and transform the way you explore the great outdoors!
Braaply
Discover dirt bike trails and MX tracks across North America with detailed, rider-specific filters and community reviews. Record your rides with GPS tracking and download offline maps for areas with no signal. Share trail information and conditions to help other riders.
- All 50 US states + Canada trail maps
- Dirt bike-specific trail filters
- Rider-perspective difficulty ratings
- GPS ride tracking and logging
- Offline map downloads
- Community-driven trail reporting
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ONE MAP. ALL 50 STATES + CANADA. A single source of truth for dirt bike trails and MX tracks across North America. DIRT BIKE-SPECIFIC FILTERS Singletrack vs doubletrack and fire roads. Skill level, rentals, street-legal requirements, family-friendly spots, lessons, and more. SINGLETRACK-FIRST INFO Difficulty ratings from a dirt biker's perspective. Each trail system includes terrain details, amenities, operating status, camping, and community reviews. GPS RIDE TRACKING Record rides with real-time GPS. Log your stats and share routes. OFFLINE MAPS Download trail maps before you head out. No signal required. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN Built by riders, for riders. Share trail info, report conditions, and help fellow riders find their next ride. FREE TO USE Full access to the trail map, ride tracking, and trail details at no cost. Pro features like unlimited offline maps available for $2.99/month or $17.99/year. No Jeeps allowed. Terms of Use: https://braaply.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://braaply.com/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roam Explorer at none against Braaply's 2. Roam Explorer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Braaply's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Braaply sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Roam Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roam Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Braaply has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Roam Explorer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Braaply's.
Roam Explorer ships an update fortnightly, Braaply weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roam Explorer | Braaply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Roam Technologies | Braaply LLC |
Customer experience
Roam Explorer
Braaply
In-app purchases
Roam Explorer
No in-app purchases
Braaply
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
