Navigation apps aren’t just for cars – there are also navigation apps available for your bike. These useful navigation apps are available for Android and iOS. We present a selection of free and paid options.
1. Bike navigation: Komoot app for Android and iOS
The Komoot bike app combines a navigation system for cyclists with a tour planner. Using parameters such as your fitness level, desired duration, and distance, you can quickly and easily put together your ideal bike route.
- Komoot is available for free download for Android and iOS. After downloading the app, enter various points into the Komoot app so you can start cycling straight away.
- In addition to your start and destination, you can also enter personal preferences such as flat routes or routes with little traffic. The Komoot app then automatically calculates a suitable route and shows you the distance, elevation profile, and estimated duration of the tour. The app guides you to your desired destination via voice navigation.
- The app allows you to select your desired region yourself. The first region you select is free of charge. Adding additional regions costs €3.99 each. Alternatively, you can unlock the world package for a one-time payment of €29.99.
- The community feature is very interesting. It is currently used by around 17 million users worldwide. It gives you the option to view other users’ bike tours and share your own highlights.
2. Bike navigation: Naviki for Android and iOS
Similar to Komoot, Naviki is suitable for route planning. The app scores points with routes for everyday trips as well as spectacular leisure and sports tours and guides you to your destination with voice navigation.
- The individual maps can be saved offline for a fee, so you don’t need an internet connection when you’re on the go. You can download Naviki for Android and iOS. Then connect the app to your e-bike system, such as Bosch or Specialized, to automatically synchronize navigation data for all tours and display battery information directly.
- The app offers customized routes that take into account bike paths, road surfaces, and elevation profiles. There is also a feature for recording trips and syncing with the Naviki cloud. The app also supports integration with Apple Health.
- The Naviki app is free to use with advertising and reduced functionality. Paid options are available for full access to all features. The monthly subscription costs $3.50 or $28 per year. You can also purchase offline maps for different regions, which cost between €5.99 and €9.99 per continent.
3. Bike navigation: Google Maps for smartphones
Google Maps is ideal as a route planner for your bike tour. Simply select the bike icon when choosing your route and enter your starting point and destination. Within seconds, Google will provide you with various routes that may be suitable for you.
- Maps shows you the navigation instructions in text form in advance and informs you about the condition of the route. While riding, you can conveniently follow the voice instructions.
- Update the app regularly to take advantage of better routes or new routes.
- The use of Google Maps is free of charge. However, indirect costs may arise if, for example, you need mobile data and do not have access to Wi-Fi. However, please pay attention to your digital security and, if possible, download the necessary maps in advance so that you do not need an internet connection to navigate.
