Rippin' on iPhone
The best motorcycle app for iPhone, if you want more than a map
If you want an iPhone motorcycle app that records every ride, shows it on your lock screen and turns your riding into a game, we'd argue Rippin' is the best motorcycle app for iPhone. It's free on the App Store, signs you up with Sign in with Apple in under a minute, and hands routes to Apple Maps when you want. If you mainly need navigation, we'll point you to better options below.
- Price
- Free on the App Store
- Sign in
- Sign in with Apple or email link
- Lock screen
- Live Activity while recording
- Not included
- Apple Watch, CarPlay
Built for iPhone
What makes Rippin' a strong motorcycle app for iPhone
- Live ActivityWhile you record, a Live Activity sits on your lock screen, so you can see the ride is running without opening the app. See widgets and Live Activities.
- Home screen widgetsYour turf and your level on the home screen.
- Sign in with AppleNo password. Sign in, pick your area, add your bike. Under a minute.
- Apple Maps hand-offBuild a loop in Rippin' and ride it turn-by-turn in the app, or send it to Apple Maps.
- Background recordingTap Record Ride, lock the phone, ride. The ride tracker runs in the background.
Your first ride
Recording a ride on iPhone
Every ride you record also feeds the rest of the app: points, Turf Wars, segments, passport stamps and your rider level.
- 1
Allow location
When iOS asks, allow location access, including while the app is in the background, so the track keeps going with the screen off.
- 2
Tap Record Ride
Start before you roll. The Live Activity appears on your lock screen.
- 3
Ride
Pocket the phone or mount it. No lap buttons, nothing to tap.
- 4
Tap Stop
Get your Ride Wrapped with the map, miles, segments, turf and points. Share it to the feed or to Instagram as a story.
After week one
What iPhone riders end up using every week
- Share cardsCards for rides, turf and stats sized for Instagram stories and posts. See Ride Wrapped and share cards.
- The feedRides, turf claims, bike adds and level-ups from riders you follow and your area, with comments and @mentions.
- EventsBike nights, meets and rallies near you, with RSVPs. See the motorcycle events app guide.
- GarageYour bikes and build photos, lifetime miles and a maintenance log with service reminders.
Honest limits
What Rippin' doesn't do on iPhone
That's the trade. Rippin' puts its effort into recording, the game and the community, not deep navigation. If navigation is the whole job, read the free motorcycle GPS app page first.
- No Apple Watch app. Your phone does the recording.
- No CarPlay. If your bike or head unit runs CarPlay, use a nav app built for it.
- No crash detection. Tell someone your route on solo rides.
- No offline maps. For riding far out of signal, REVER Pro or Calimoto is better.
Compare
Picking the best motorcycle app for iPhone: how they compare
Prices as of 2026. Check the App Store for current pricing.
The longer, use-case ranking is in the best motorcycle apps in 2026. The short version: for navigation, REVER or Calimoto. For a free app that makes riding a game and connects you with riders nearby, Rippin'. Lots of iPhone riders run one of each.
| App | Best at | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rippin' | Recording, turf, poker runs, events, squads, rewards | Free, Plus $4.99/mo |
| REVER | US navigation, Butler Maps, offline | Free tier, Pro $39.99/yr |
| Calimoto | Curvy-road routing | Plan free, Premium $39.99 to $79.99/yr |
| Kurviger | Precision route planning | Tourer $12.99/yr, Tourer+ $24.99/yr |
| Cardo Ride | Social tracking, PackRide group mode | Pro $59.99/yr or $8.99/mo |
| Scenic | iPhone-only navigation | $4.99/mo billed annually |
Tips
Riding with an iPhone: a few habits worth having
- Use a mount with a vibration damper. Apple has warned that high-power motorcycle engine vibration can damage iPhone camera systems.
- Bring a charging cable or battery for long days, and keep the phone out of direct sun on hot rides.
- Set it and forget it. Start recording before you roll and don't touch the phone while moving.
- Set a home privacy safe zone so the part of your rides near home stays hidden.
- Riding in the heat, like a summer in Phoenix? Our Arizona guide has tips for keeping you and your gear going.
Mixed crew
Your friends on Android can play too
Rippin' is on Google Play as well, with the same turf, poker runs, events and squads. A crew with a mix of phones rides on one map. See the best motorcycle app for Android for the Android side, or the best free motorcycle app guide for the full free tier.
FAQ
Questions riders ask.
What is the best motorcycle app for iPhone?
It depends on the job. For navigation and offline maps, REVER and Calimoto are strong. For a free app that records every ride and adds turf, poker runs, events, squads and rewards, we make the case for Rippin'.
Is Rippin' free on iPhone?
Yes. Rippin' is free on the App Store. Plus at $4.99 a month is optional and adds 1.5x points, auto-recording and unlimited AI ride plans.
Does Rippin' have an Apple Watch app or CarPlay?
No. Rippin' has no Apple Watch app and no CarPlay. It records on your iPhone and can hand routes to Apple Maps.
Does Rippin' show on the iPhone lock screen?
Yes. While you record, a Live Activity shows on your lock screen, and home screen widgets show your turf and level.
Will recording a ride work with my iPhone locked?
Yes, as long as you allow location access in the background. Tap Record Ride, lock the phone and ride.
Is there a good iPhone-only motorcycle app?
Scenic is iPhone-only navigation at $4.99 a month billed annually, as of 2026. Rippin' is on both iPhone and Android.
Can I share my rides to Instagram from my iPhone?
Yes. Every ride ends with a Ride Wrapped recap, and share cards for rides, turf and stats are made for Instagram stories and posts.
How do I get Rippin' on iPhone?
Download it free from the App Store through the Rippin' download page, sign in with Apple or an email link, pick your area and add your bike.
Get Rippin' on your iPhone
Free on the App Store. Sign in with Apple, add your bike, and record your next ride.