BRP Connect: Selection of GPS Apps

[TheCajun1957]

Ok lets throw this out there and see what people have to say.

BRP Connect has 4 GPS Apps

REVER
Genius Maps
SYGIC Car Navigation
EatSleepRide

I have zero knowledge on any of these apps. As I am sure others are wondering, OK which one do I use? To help us try and figure which one to choose, how about some Pros and Cons, likes and dislikes on the 4 listed. Personal experiences? Lets keep it within the abilities of BRP Connect.


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[Flamewinger]

Genius and Sygic are real GPS apps with downloaded map data. Rever and ESR are more a tracking app and require constant cell service to be able to guide you. They're more used for riding routes others have created by riding the roads themselves.

Sygic is $75 and Genius is $95 but they might be on sale so check your App Store.

 

[TheCajun1957]

I looked at the Rever site its 49.99 a year. Checking out others routes might be interesting. I was hoping for more info about the apps.

 

[Flamewinger]

I believe both Rever and ESR have a yearly premium where as the 2 GPS apps you pay a one time price. As I said the 2 GPS apps have downloaded map data so they work when you're not in cell service. Yes, Rever can be used as a GPS, don't know about ESR.

Not sure what other info you are looking for.

 

[TheCajun1957]

As mentioned at the beginning of the post, the pros and cons, likes and dislikes of the different apps maybe some personal experiences. Give people something to think about when choosing. That was the thought behind this post. Not just my choice.

 

[Flamewinger]

You don't have to choose just one, you can have them all. Sygic and Genius do not track. Rever and ESR does. I have all of them and use either the two GPS apps when traveling and Rever when I want to record a nice trip. There are not preferencesa as they are very similar. You can try them out and see for yourself which ones you like.

 

[TheCajun1957]

Ok Flamewinger, I get your point. Just trying to get more then one opinion on these apps.

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Of the two true GPS apps, I like Sygic … it is not too difficult to set a route on the phone and, I think it has the capability to create a route on the computer and then add it to the phone app (though I have not tried it). Sygic is more intuitive than Genius (for me at least) … almost like you have to be a map Genius to use the app. I have fought with REVER off and on as an app on the phone and also used on the computer …. their free version is quite limited and I refuse to pay the yearly fee for something that I might use only once in a while. Not familiar with the last one at all.

Update: Oh, one thing about Sygic … the algorithm used to calculate the time of arrival does not, apparently, use your actual speed (or the posted speed limit). For example, a ride I know to take 1 hour 15 minutes at the speed limit and Sygic indicated that I would arrive two hours after start. It never wavered from that time until we were within a few minutes of the destination. An oddity that they may fix over time.


Just my opinion … what works for me may not for you …. All the best ….. Ann

 

[TheCajun1957]

Thank You Spyder_Cowgirl for your thoughts.:2thumbs: Hopefully we can get more people to chime in!:chat:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Update: Oh, one thing about Sygic … the algorithm used to calculate the time of arrival does not, apparently, use your actual speed (or the posted speed limit). For example, a ride I know to take 1 hour 15 minutes at the speed limit and Sygic indicated that I would arrive two hours after start. It never wavered from that time until we were within a few minutes of the destination. An oddity that they may fix over time.

Were you on non-Interstate roads? I've seen the same problem with non-Connect Sygic on my tablet. Times while riding Interstates are correct but on state and county highways the times are about double the real time to destination. I've forgotten to send in a trouble ticket about this. I'll try to remember to do that today.

 

[TheCajun1957]

Anyone else have some personal experience with these apps?

 

[Star Cruiser]

A good thread idea. I’ve been playing with Genius & Rever (just the free trials). I'm not interested in a subscription so am leaning toward Genius. It allows loading of gpx files, so I can upload a route that I create on computer or track using a GPS.
Apparently once you purchase the app, they provide free upgrades. Not sure how long that would last, but I think the price is reasonable for One time purchase. Both Rever and Genius interface well with BRP GO, I can’t speak to the other two apps.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

A good thread idea. I’ve been playing with Genius & Rever (just the free trials). I'm not interested in a subscription so am leaning toward Genius. It allows loading of gpx files, so I can upload a route that I create on computer or track using a GPS.
Apparently once you purchase the app, they provide free upgrades. Not sure how long that would last, but I think the price is reasonable for One time purchase. Both Rever and Genius interface well with BRP GO, I can’t speak to the other two apps.

ldpost: This thread is over 5 years old. Things have changed a lot in the last five years so I'm not sure if anything discussed has much relevance today considering all the changes BRP has made in BRP Connect, or whatever they call it now.

 

[SteveandBelinda]

Just to chime in. I just bought a 22 RT Limited last week. I only have Music, Rever, and Sygic, as choices when using Garmin Connect, and disappointing thing is, that the USB will not charge my phone or gps. Manual says cable in glove compartment is only for connecting to Garmin Connect, and then your phone is disabled when connected from getting calls or anything else. Bad design, I need power to phone and gps.

 

[Albec]

Just to chime in. I just bought a 22 RT Limited last week. I only have Music, Rever, and Sygic, as choices when using Garmin Connect, and disappointing thing is, that the USB will not charge my phone or gps. Manual says cable in glove compartment is only for connecting to Garmin Connect, and then your phone is disabled when connected from getting calls or anything else. Bad design, I need power to phone and gps.

I'm assuming that you meant to say BRP Connect above instead of Garmin Connect?

My iPhone 15 charges just fine under the conditions you described above.

The phone is kinda disabled, if you swipe up the blank screen goes away, and the phone is 'normal' again. You'll have to restart BRP Connect to get back to where you were though.


Just this morning my phone had an update for BRP Connect. It said something about updating the apps that are compatible with BRP Connect. I haven't messed with it yet, so I don't know if the list has grown or not.

 

[Woodaddict]

Just to chime in. I just bought a 22 RT Limited last week. I only have Music, Rever, and Sygic, as choices when using Garmin Connect, and disappointing thing is, that the USB will not charge my phone or gps. Manual says cable in glove compartment is only for connecting to Garmin Connect, and then your phone is disabled when connected from getting calls or anything else. Bad design, I need power to phone and gps.

there is a data blocker cable that can be used, that only will charge. I just remember seeing this, I have a 2015 RTL so doesn't apply to me. might be able to search data blocker and get where you can buy them