Scenic Motorcycle Navigation User Reviews

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Latest version too complicated

Good features but not user friendly as the previous version….too busy in detail

My go to navigation app

Been using Scenic for a number of years now and it just keeps getting better. Even with the issues around the map providers (which the developer was very clear and open about), the constant updates and improvements are fantastic.
Always keen to see the next update with new and improved features.

Great app for riders.

I like it!!

Not happy with your latest updates!!!

I’ve been using Scenic for several years now and I’m very unhappy and dissatisfied with your recent updates. My current subscription runs in to 2025, if these issues have not been addressed by then, there is no way I’ll continue to support this product. Here is a list of just a few of my grievances.
* don't like the new map background. I don't care about all that detail. I just need an accurate map.
* the ability to recall and then ride previous routes or recorded rides is totally broken.
* standby mode no longer works at all. The display wont go into standby anymore. If you put it into manual standby mode, even when just recording a ride, the display wakes up and won’t go back to sleep.
* ride recording is totally broken!!! The app has to be up and on the screen for the gps tracking to work. That was NEVER the case before.
* Route following is totally broken!!! I have pulled up previous routes ive used before and planned new routes and the when I go to ride them the app doesn’t follow the route AT ALL! It creates different paths between way points. Even when I pass a way point it doesn't track it so the app continues to try and make me circle back, even if I’ve gone through 2 or more waypoints.
* etc. etc. etc.

This app is SOOOO broken! I feel like you did not do any testing prior to releasing this new version.

Disappointed customer who will most likely leave you and NEVER recommend your product!

Scott~
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Response from developer

Sorry for your bad experience. I was forced to migrate to a new map provider in a very short time or stop Scenic altogether. As a result some features are still buggy or missing. We are working round the clock and are releasing updates almost weekly to get the app back to the level you have come to expect from Scenic. I feel your pain. Probably no-one is more affected by this than me, so I can assure you, I feel the urgency. Here you can find more information including why and by who I was forced in this situation: https://scenic.app/scenic-4-faqs/ I want you to know that nothing has changed in our commitment to provide the best motorcycle navigation app for riders. We just need a bit more time.

nothing short of a five star rating

There may be one or two things that one needs to get used to (like moving the map under the waypoint for planning) but after that it is the perfect motorcycle navigation and tracking app. Most importantly, I have been using scenic for almost 7 years now and only went “premium” recently. Why? Because I could see and appreciate that Guido puts thought and consistent effort into scenic.
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Navigation

So disappointed with this new upgrade. I have been using Scenic for a couple years and enjoyed it. But now no. I saved a route for a group ride. When I retrieved it and started to follow the directions I noticed it took me to my destination but a totally different route. I ended up at my destination dar sooner. It was as though it made up its own route and totally ignored my saved route. Very embarrassing. Not a happy camper.
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Great! Should keep getting better.

I’ve only used this app a few times. But the many different options on road types is wonderful. I also really enjoy the round trip option. I’ve seen places locally that I never knew were there. The only things I’d really like to see are a way to mark roads as gravel or as not rideable for whatever reason, on my device. These changes could even be uploaded to a main DB and help improve the maps. And in the not so distant future 😁 an AI assistant to inform of POI’s along the way or just to chat with if you ride alone as I often do. Fingers are crossed! 🤞🏻

Update V4: I read a lot of negative reviews about the new update and I have to assume these reviewers have not read the V4 FAQ’s on the Scenic website. While it’s true that V4 is not yet complete, the reason why is fully explained on the website. All of the great features that long time users have enjoyed and more will be restored. If you’ve trusted Guido to provide a quality product for any length of time, hang on just a bit longer. It’s all on the way.
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A pleasure to use & plan with

Scenic is the most comprehensive & easiest to use bike routing apps that I’ve tried.

New version does not work for me

I have been using Scenic for a couple of years and it worked great. Ever since they released version 4, it never records my rides correctly. This is unfortunate, it was a great app.

Response from developer

Sorry for your bad experience. I was forced to migrate to a new map provider in a very short time or stop Scenic altogether. As a result some features are still buggy or missing. We are working round the clock and are releasing updates almost weekly to get the app back to the level you have come to expect from Scenic. I feel your pain. Probably no-one is more affected by this than me, so I can assure you, I feel the urgency. Here you can find more information including why and by who I was forced in this situation: https://scenic.app/scenic-4-faqs/ I want you to know that nothing has changed in our commitment to provide the best motorcycle navigation app for riders. We just need a bit more time.

Nothing else comes close

Still love this app and use often with a bunch of friends in NZ to do car driving weekends and love it. Only urgent request is can we get full CarPlay functionality back asap?

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