Group ride roundup
The best motorcycle group ride app for your crew
The best motorcycle group ride app depends on your crew. Rippin' gives you a free live group map plus squads, chat, ride plans with RSVPs and a US meets calendar. Cardo Ride, formerly RISER, has PackRide group mode, with Pro at $59.99 a year. REVER puts live sharing in Pro at $39.99 a year, next to strong US navigation. I build Rippin', so read this with that in mind. Here's how they compare.
- Free live group map
- Rippin'
- PackRide group mode
- Cardo Ride, Pro $59.99/yr
- Live sharing
- REVER Pro, $39.99/yr
- Rippin' location sharing
- Only during a group ride or broadcast
What matters
What the best motorcycle group ride app should do
- Get everyone to the startDeparture time, meeting spot, route and stops in one place, with RSVPs so you know who's coming.
- Show the group on one mapEveryone's position while you ride, so a missed turn or a stop is obvious.
- Keep the chat out of your textsA crew chat that lives next to the plans, not buried in a group text.
- Respect privacyLive location should be on when you choose, and off the rest of the time.
- Work on any phoneMixed iPhone and Android crews are normal. The app has to run on both.
- Give the crew a reason to rideShared goals, boards or a calendar of meets keep a group riding after the first month.
Compare
Motorcycle group ride apps compared
As of 2026. Check each store listing for current plans, since which features need a paid tier can change.
| App | Group riding | Crew extras | Price for group features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippin' | Live group map while you ride | Squads with chat and @mentions, ride plans with RSVPs, squad turf, squad leaderboards, squad poker runs, US meets calendar | Free |
| Cardo Ride | PackRide group mode | Social tracker feed; no turf, poker runs or local event calendar | Pro $59.99/yr or $8.99/mo; check what PackRide needs |
| REVER | Live sharing | Records, plans and shares; no points, turf or poker runs | Live sharing is in Pro, $39.99/yr |
| Calimoto | Check the store listing | Curvy-road routing for planning the route | Premium $39.99 to $79.99/yr |
| Your phone's location sharing | Share where you are with friends | None | Free |
Where Rippin' fits
Rippin': free group rides inside a squad
This is my app, labeled as such. Group rides in Rippin' live inside squads, so the plan, the chat and the ride are in one place.
- 1
Start a squad
Send the invite code. Chat with @mentions, plans and turf live in one place. See squads.
- 2
Post a ride plan
A ride card with departure, route, stops and RSVPs so the crew shows up. The AI planner can build the loop for you.
- 3
Start the group ride
Everyone in the group shows on one live map while you ride. See group rides.
- 4
Ride it together
Turf you claim as a squad counts for the crew, and squad leaderboards track miles, turf and rep.
Your live location is only shared when you start a group ride or broadcast. Group rides, squads and chat are free; Plus at $4.99 a month adds auto-recording and unlimited AI ride plans. The limit: Rippin' is young, with about 80 App Store ratings, so if your crew is the first in your area, you'll be early.
Cardo Ride
Cardo Ride: PackRide for crews that want a social tracker
Cardo Ride was called RISER until April 2026. It's a social tracker with a feed and PackRide, its group ride mode. Pro is $59.99 a year or $8.99 a month. If your group already rides with PackRide and likes it, that's a good reason to stay put.
What it doesn't have: turf, poker runs or a local event calendar. If your crew wants a reason to ride beyond the ride itself, or a way to find meets, that's where Rippin' is different. Head to head: Rippin' vs Cardo Ride.
REVER
REVER: live sharing for crews that tour
REVER is the US navigation leader, owned by Comoto, the company behind RevZilla and Cycle Gear. Live sharing is part of Pro at $39.99 a year, along with Butler Maps, offline maps and turn-by-turn. For a group that tours long distances and needs serious navigation, that bundle makes sense.
Live sharing isn't on the free tier, and there are no points, turf or poker runs. See Rippin' vs REVER for the longer version, or the best motorcycle GPS apps if navigation is the bigger question.
Pick by crew
Which group ride app fits which crew
- Small weekend crewRippin'. Free group rides, a squad chat and turf you claim together give six friends a reason to keep riding the same roads.
- Touring groupREVER Pro for navigation and live sharing on long days, or Calimoto for the route. Add Rippin' if you want the miles to count.
- Crew already on PackRideCardo Ride. Don't move a happy group for the sake of it.
- Club, shop or organizerRippin' Organizer Pro at $8.99 a month adds unlimited and recurring meets, official events on the calendar and recurring ride plans.
- New rider looking for a groupAn events calendar matters more than a live map. Rippin's meets cover the whole US. See the motorcycle events app guide.
On the road
Group ride habits no app replaces
- Brief the route, the stops and the fuel plan before you roll, even if it's all in the app.
- Agree on what happens if someone gets separated: wait at the next turn, or meet at the next stop.
- Keep phones on mounts, not in hands. Check the group map at stops.
- Ride your own ride. Nobody should ride over their head to keep up.
- Charge the phone or run a cable. A live map uses battery.
More on running a crew in why riders need squads.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best motorcycle group ride app?
For a free live group map with squads, chat, ride plans and a meets calendar, I'd argue Rippin'. Cardo Ride's PackRide suits crews already on it, and REVER Pro bundles live sharing with strong US navigation.
Is there a free motorcycle group ride app?
Yes. Rippin's group rides, squads and chat are free on iPhone and Android. REVER's live sharing is part of Pro at $39.99 a year, and Cardo Ride Pro is $59.99 a year.
Does a group ride app share my location all the time?
In Rippin', no. Your live location is only shared when you start a group ride or broadcast. For other apps, check their privacy settings.
Can iPhone and Android riders be in the same group ride?
In Rippin', yes. Squads and group rides work the same on both, so a mixed crew rides on one live map.
What is PackRide?
PackRide is the group ride mode in Cardo Ride, the app that was called RISER until April 2026. Cardo Ride Pro costs $59.99 a year or $8.99 a month.
How do I plan a group motorcycle ride in an app?
In Rippin', post a ride plan to your squad with departure, route, stops and RSVPs, then start a group ride when you roll so everyone is on one live map.
Get the crew on one map
Start a squad, send the invite code and start your first group ride. Free on iPhone and Android.
Free on iPhone and Android. How Rippin' works
