Switching apps
REVER alternatives, and what each one is actually best at
The best REVER alternatives depend on why you're leaving. For curvy-road routing, try Calimoto. For precise planning on the cheap, Kurviger. For simple iPhone nav, Scenic. For a social feed with group rides, Cardo Ride. For a free riding game with turf, poker runs and local events, Rippin', which I build. And if offline maps are the reason you have REVER, you may not want to switch at all.
- REVER Pro
- $39.99/yr
- Cheapest switch
- Kurviger, from $12.99/yr
- Closest nav swap
- Calimoto
- Free game and events
- Rippin'
Start here
Why riders look for REVER alternatives
REVER is the US navigation leader, owned by Comoto, the company behind RevZilla and Cycle Gear. The free tier records, plans and shares, and Pro at $39.99 a year adds Butler Maps, offline maps, turn-by-turn and live sharing. It's a solid app. Riders still look around, usually for one of these reasons.
- You want routing built for curves. You'd rather the app find twisty roads than the most direct line.
- You want to pay less, or pay for less. Turn-by-turn sits in Pro, and not everyone navigates often enough to want a yearly plan.
- You want a different kind of community. A feed, a crew, an events calendar, a reason to ride beyond the track.
- You want rides to count for something. REVER has no points, turf or poker runs.
Whichever reason is yours, it points to a different app below.
Compare
The best REVER alternatives at a glance
Prices as of 2026. Check the store listing before you subscribe.
| Alternative | Best at | Price | Switch if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calimoto | Curvy-road routing | Plan free, Premium $39.99 to $79.99/yr | Navigation is the whole point |
| Kurviger | Precision route planning | Tourer $12.99/yr, Tourer+ $24.99/yr | You plan every waypoint and want to spend less |
| Scenic | Simple navigation, iPhone only | $4.99/mo billed annually | You're on iPhone and want nav only |
| Cardo Ride | Social tracking, PackRide group mode | Pro $59.99/yr or $8.99/mo | Your crew wants a feed and a group mode |
| Rippin' | Turf, poker runs, events, squads, points | Free, Plus $4.99/mo | You want rides to earn something, free |
| Apple Maps or Google Maps | Basic directions | Free | You only navigate now and then |
For navigation
Calimoto: the closest swap if navigation is the point
Calimoto is German and built around curvy-road routing. It plans for free and charges to navigate, with Premium at $39.99 to $79.99 a year in the US depending on the plan. REVER and Calimoto are the two apps I'd call better than the rest for pure navigation and offline maps, which makes Calimoto the most like-for-like switch on this list.
The trade: it costs the same as REVER Pro or more, and it's a navigation tool first. If you want the road found for you, that's exactly right. Full comparison with my app: Rippin' vs Calimoto.
Planning and iPhone nav
Kurviger and Scenic: hands-on planning, simple iPhone nav
Kurviger is a German precision planner. If you like to build a route point by point and have the app follow it, it's a strong pick, and Tourer at $12.99 a year or Tourer+ at $24.99 a year are the cheapest paid tiers here. Check the store for what each tier includes.
Scenic is iPhone-only navigation at $4.99 a month, billed annually. That works out to about $60 a year, more than REVER Pro, so pick it for simplicity, not savings. Android riders can't use it; see the Android roundup instead.
For the crew
Cardo Ride: a social tracker with a group mode
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, more than REVER Pro. It's for riders who care about the people they ride with more than the route. It has no turf, no poker runs and no local event calendar. See Rippin' vs Cardo Ride.
Where Rippin' fits
Rippin': for riders who want the ride to earn something
I build Rippin', so here's the clearly labeled pitch, with the limits up front. Rippin' is not a REVER replacement for touring navigation; REVER Pro is the better tool for that. What Rippin' does is turn the riding you already do into a game, free on iPhone and Android.
- Free ride recording with a Ride Wrapped recap after every ride.
- Turf Wars: ride a loop that closes on itself and the land inside is yours on the live map.
- Poker runs at real shops, cafes, bars and dealerships, one card per stop.
- Squads with chat, and free group rides on one live map.
- A meets and events calendar that covers the whole US.
- A free loop builder with turn-by-turn, or a hand-off to Apple Maps or Google Maps.
- Points on every ride and one free entry on every gear drop. Spending points on extra entries, turf locks and the Points Shop is for Plus and Organizer Pro members.
Plus is $4.99 a month. Rippin' is young, with about 80 App Store ratings, so in a lot of places you'll be early. The head-to-head is in Rippin' vs REVER.
Before you switch
Switching from REVER without losing anything
- 1
Check your renewal date
If you're on Pro, note when the $39.99 renews and cancel through the App Store or Google Play before then, if leaving is the plan.
- 2
Save your ride history
Look for an export option in REVER before you go. If you end up with GPX files, Rippin' can import old rides from GPX.
- 3
Run both for a few weeks
Nothing stops you from keeping REVER for a trip and trying something new on local rides.
- 4
Move the crew last
If friends find you through REVER, get them set up on the new app before you drop the old one.
Fair is fair
When to stay with REVER
- You ride where the signal disappears and depend on offline maps.
- You use Butler Maps to find good roads.
- You tour across state lines and want one serious US nav app.
- You like a single yearly charge: $39.99 a year undercuts Scenic, Cardo Ride Pro and a year of Rippin' Plus.
Plenty of riders keep REVER for trips and add a second app for everyday riding. For the whole field, see the best motorcycle apps in 2026 and the best motorcycle GPS apps.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best alternative to REVER?
For navigation, Calimoto, since REVER and Calimoto are the strongest for pure navigation and offline maps. For cheap, precise planning, Kurviger. For a social feed and group mode, Cardo Ride. For a free riding game with turf, poker runs and events, Rippin'.
Is there a free alternative to REVER?
REVER's own free tier records, plans and shares. Rippin' is free for recording, turf, poker runs, squads, group rides, events and a loop builder with turn-by-turn. Apple Maps and Google Maps are free for basic directions.
What is cheaper than REVER Pro?
Kurviger's Tourer at $12.99 a year and Tourer+ at $24.99 a year. Scenic, Cardo Ride Pro and a full year of Rippin' Plus all cost more per year than REVER Pro's $39.99.
Which REVER alternative is best for offline maps?
Calimoto. Along with REVER, it's the strongest pick for pure navigation and offline maps. Check the store listing for plan details.
Who owns REVER?
REVER is owned by Comoto, the company behind RevZilla and Cycle Gear.
Can I bring my REVER rides into Rippin'?
Rippin' imports rides from GPX files. If you can export your rides as GPX, you can bring them in.
Is Rippin' a REVER replacement?
Not for touring navigation. It replaces REVER for riders who care more about group rides, local events, turf, poker runs and points. Many riders use both.
Try the free alternative
Keep your nav app if you need it. Let Rippin' record the ride and turn it into turf, cards and points.
Free on iPhone and Android. How Rippin' works
