Navigation roundup
The best motorcycle GPS app for the way you actually ride
For most US riders, the best motorcycle GPS app is REVER, because Pro adds Butler Maps, offline maps and turn-by-turn for $39.99 a year. Calimoto is the pick for curvy-road routing, Kurviger for precise planning on the cheap, and Scenic for simple iPhone nav. I build Rippin', which has a free loop builder with turn-by-turn. It isn't the best pure navigation app here, and I'll say where it fits.
- Best for US touring
- REVER Pro, $39.99/yr
- Best for curvy roads
- Calimoto
- Cheapest paid tier
- Kurviger, from $12.99/yr
- Free turn-by-turn on loops
- Rippin'
The short version
The best motorcycle GPS app, by the kind of riding you do
- Touring the US and riding out of signal: REVER. Pro is $39.99 a year for Butler Maps, offline maps, turn-by-turn and live sharing.
- Hunting curvy roads: Calimoto. Planning is free, navigation is Premium at $39.99 to $79.99 a year in the US.
- Placing every waypoint yourself: Kurviger. Tourer is $12.99 a year and Tourer+ is $24.99 a year.
- Simple nav on an iPhone: Scenic, $4.99 a month billed annually. There's no Android version.
- A social feed first, navigation second: Cardo Ride, the app that was called RISER until April 2026.
- Free loops with turn-by-turn, and rides that earn something: Rippin'.
Prices are as of 2026. They change, and they can differ between the App Store and Google Play, so check the store before you pay.
Buying guide
What matters in a motorcycle GPS app
- Coverage when the signal dropsThe best roads often have one bar or none. If that's your riding, offline maps matter more than anything else here, and REVER Pro and Calimoto are the apps to look at.
- Routing that thinks like a riderA car router takes the freeway. A motorcycle router should find the bends. Calimoto is built around that idea.
- Planning you controlSome riders want the app to pick the road. Others want to drag every waypoint. Kurviger is for the second group.
- Turn cues you can readBig, simple cues you can take in at a glance. Try any app on a loop you know before you trust it on a long day.
- A price that matches your useIf you need directions twice a year, a yearly plan is a lot. Free hand-offs to Apple Maps or Google Maps cover plenty of casual riding.
Compare
Motorcycle GPS apps compared side by side
As of 2026. Check each store listing for current pricing and what every plan includes.
| App | Best at | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVER | US navigation, Butler Maps, offline maps | Record, plan, share | Pro $39.99/yr: Butler Maps, offline, turn-by-turn, live sharing |
| Calimoto | Curvy-road routing | Plan routes | Premium $39.99 to $79.99/yr to navigate |
| Kurviger | Precision route planning | Check the store | Tourer $12.99/yr, Tourer+ $24.99/yr |
| Scenic | Simple navigation, iPhone only | Check the store | $4.99/mo billed annually |
| Cardo Ride | Social tracking, PackRide group mode | Check the store | Pro $59.99/yr or $8.99/mo |
| Rippin' | Loop builder plus turf, poker runs, events | Recording, loop builder, turn-by-turn, the whole game | Plus $4.99/mo |
US touring
REVER: the safe pick for US navigation
REVER is the US navigation leader, owned by Comoto, the company behind RevZilla and Cycle Gear. The free tier records, plans and shares rides. Pro is $39.99 a year and adds Butler Maps road ratings, offline maps, turn-by-turn and live sharing.
If you ride across state lines, tour for days, or spend time where the phone shows no service, Pro is easy to justify. What REVER doesn't do is make the riding into anything beyond a track: there are no points, no turf and no poker runs. I go deeper in Rippin' vs REVER, and if you already ride with REVER and want options, see REVER alternatives.
Routing specialists
Calimoto and Kurviger: for riders who care about the line
Calimoto comes from Germany, and its whole pitch is curvy-road routing. Give it a start and an end and it looks for the twisty way between them. The model is plan free, pay to navigate: Premium runs $39.99 to $79.99 a year in the US depending on the plan. Along with REVER, it's one of the two apps I'd point you to for pure navigation and offline maps. The full breakdown is in Rippin' vs Calimoto.
Kurviger is also German, and it's a precision planner. It suits riders who like to build a route waypoint by waypoint and have the app follow that exact line. Tourer is $12.99 a year and Tourer+ is $24.99 a year, the cheapest paid tiers on this list. Check the store to see which tier covers what you need.
The others
Scenic and Cardo Ride: where they fit
Scenic is iPhone-only navigation at $4.99 a month, billed annually. If you carry an iPhone and want a straightforward nav app and nothing else, it's worth a look. Android riders can skip it; the Android roundup covers what runs there.
Cardo Ride was called RISER until April 2026. It's a social tracker first, with a feed and PackRide, its group ride mode. Pro is $59.99 a year or $8.99 a month. If navigation is the main job, check what Pro includes on the store listing and compare it with the apps above. I put it head to head with my app in Rippin' vs Cardo Ride.
The real answer
Why a lot of riders run two apps
A nav app on the bars and a riding app recording in the pocket is a normal setup, and ride planning vs ride tracking explains why. REVER or Calimoto handles the hard routing. Rippin' records in the background, then shows a Ride Wrapped recap with the map, miles, segments, turf and points when you stop.
If you'd rather keep it to one free app, Rippin' covers casual loops and day rides. If you'd rather pay for one serious nav app, REVER is the one I'd pick in the US. For the whole field beyond navigation, see the best motorcycle apps in 2026.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best motorcycle GPS app?
For US riders, REVER is the strongest all-round choice: Pro is $39.99 a year with Butler Maps, offline maps and turn-by-turn. Calimoto is best for curvy-road routing, and Kurviger has the cheapest paid tiers at $12.99 and $24.99 a year.
Is there a free motorcycle GPS app with turn-by-turn?
Rippin' gives you free turn-by-turn on loops you build by tapping roads on the map, and can hand any loop to Apple Maps or Google Maps. REVER's free tier records, plans and shares; its turn-by-turn is part of Pro.
Which motorcycle GPS app is best for riding without cell signal?
Look at REVER Pro and Calimoto. They're the strongest picks for pure navigation and offline maps as of 2026. Check each store listing for current plan details.
Is Scenic available on Android?
No. Scenic is iPhone-only. Android riders can look at REVER, Calimoto, Kurviger, Cardo Ride or Rippin' instead.
Can Rippin' replace a dedicated motorcycle GPS app?
For casual loops and day rides, it can. For long tours and remote roads, no. Many riders navigate with REVER or Calimoto and let Rippin' record in the background for turf, poker cards and points.
How much do motorcycle GPS apps cost?
As of 2026: REVER Pro is $39.99 a year, Calimoto Premium $39.99 to $79.99 a year, Kurviger $12.99 or $24.99 a year, Scenic $4.99 a month billed annually, and Cardo Ride Pro $59.99 a year. Rippin' is free, with Plus at $4.99 a month.
Build a loop and ride it
Tap roads to build a loop, ride it with turn-by-turn, and let the ride claim turf and earn points. Free on iPhone and Android.
Free on iPhone and Android. How Rippin' works
