# Bike GPX — user reviews > 131 indexed App Store user reviews of Bike GPX by Utsire, rated 4.00/5 from 33 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-gpx/id1034029162/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-gpx/id1034029162.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 20 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 5 ## What do users think of Bike GPX? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 🚀 Accurate navigation - 🔋 Good battery efficiency - 🗺️ Offline maps available - ⛰️ Elevation profiles included - ✅ Reliable GPX import - 💡 Off-route warnings - 💰 Good value for money - 💯 Versatile for different activities **Cons** - 🐛 Navigation issues with display off - 🔊 No voice directions - 🐛 Audio cues not working - 🐛 App crashes frequently - 🐛 Live Activities not working - 🐛 Sensors not detected - 🐛 Premium features locked - 🐛 Uploads can be clunky - 🐛 No customer support - 🐛 Route names not retained - 🐛 Garmin courses not adding **Commonly reported bugs** - Navigation does not work with display off - No voice directions despite premium upgrade - Audio cues are difficult to get working - App crashes frequently after iOS update - App asks to relaunch from lock screen - Sensors are not detected - Paid upgrade features are still locked - Garmin Courses no longer addable - Altitude not showing correctly in the lower bar - Unable to connect to the app - App closes immediately after opening - Website for uploading GPX not working - GPX files are corrupted during transfer - App crashes when trying to run GPX files - No customer support available - Cannot record or save new routes - Sharp turn alarm stopped working - Unable to open GPX files on iPhone X - Import function results in an error - App crashes when trying to add GPX file - Heart rate sensor crashes the app - Cannot download GPX files from PC - Recording a track does not stop, only pauses - Recording shows only the track with no info - Microsoft Edge browser not working for uploads - Strava copy/paste not working - Strava or Garmin links not reading directly - UI is simplistic - No indicators for ride duration - Auto-dim feature not working as expected - Importing GPX from email not working anymore - Cannot rename saved routes - App not functioning, waste of money - Display font is too light/thin - Cannot contact developer for support - No way to save created tracks to library - No instruction guide - Turn alarm did not work - Background color is black, difficult to see in sun - No network connection means no map updates - No way to contact developer for support - Import function does not work - App closes when trying to load a trace - App stops working after update - Cannot prevent phone from going to sleep - Display turns off during navigation - Error message when loading GPX files - App crashes when opening GPX files - No sound or indication when veering off route - No short route provided to get back on track - Import function does not work - App closes when trying to load a trace - App not working after update - Cannot open GPX files on iPhone X - Import function results in an error - App crashes when trying to add GPX file - Heart rate sensor crashes the app - Cannot download GPX files from PC - Recording a track does not stop, only pauses - Recording shows only the track with no info - Microsoft Edge browser not working for uploads - Strava copy/paste not working - Strava or Garmin links not reading directly - UI is simplistic - No indicators for ride duration - Auto-dim feature not working as expected - Importing GPX from email not working anymore - Cannot rename saved routes - App not functioning, waste of money - Display turns off during navigation - Error message when loading GPX files - App crashes when opening GPX files - No sound or indication when veering off route - No short route provided to get back on track **Most requested features** - Add voice directions - Allow renaming of routes - Improve offline map functionality - Add support for OpenStreetMap - Enable bulk delete/rearrange routes - Add Apple Watch support - Allow route reversal - Add battery gauge - Preview warning sounds - Turn off route finishing warnings - Add re-routing when missing a turn - Include average speed in dashboard - Share/export GPX files - Add support for waypoints from GPX files - Improve map provider options - Add offline map option - Allow GPX upload from iTunes - Add different sounds for left/right turns - Add knots/nautical miles option - Add bearing to next, track, distance to next, time to next fields - Add current and average speed in navigation mode - Add option to prevent phone from sleeping - Enable compass for map orientation - Add satellite view map layer - Improve dashboard gauges - Add ability to look at smaller altitude segments - Add option to turn screen off and on for turns - Add more parameters to ride summary - Add Bluetooth data to unused sensors - Add option to prefill web address for route entry - Add ability to record and save routes ## Newest reviews (18 of 131) ### 3/5 — No voice directions *2026-06-29, version 7.20.0* I like the app so I upgraded to the premium plus figuring I’d get the speech turn by then directions. When I used the app for 2 different routes in Vermont this week I never got any voice directions. I also had a hard time getting the “bleep” directions to work too. I rode the route in reverse so not sure if there’s a bug in the app that would cause this. Disappointed ### 4/5 — Trusty planner and navigator *2026-01-10, version 6.53.0* This app is simple but great for adding your own GPX files and then following them. Importing is seamless, as are other app functions. I think an option to bulk-delete routes or be able to rearrange the order of them would be great. ### 2/5 — Navigation features don’t work *2025-05-25, version 6.21.0* I paid for the premium version so I could get audio queues for turns when on a route, but that feature doesn’t work at all. The live activity that shows up on my apple watch is also useless. If I have to pull out my phone intermittently to know where I’m going there’s no point in navigation in the first place. ### 5/5 — 속도계가 필요없는 *2025-02-22, version 6.4.2* 좋은 앱 입니다! ### 3/5 — Very good for a free GPX route guider. But it’s become unstable recently. *2024-12-13, version 5.43.0* When it works, it works very well (within limits) but I’ve noticed it crashing frequently after the latest iOS update (18.1.1) when guiding. It’s also started asking me to relaunch the app from the lock screen (big red banner) to complete the route or suchlike. A bit annoying. Hopefully an update will fix the frequent crashing. ### 4/5 — Review and recommendation *2024-07-13, version 4.17.0* Great app really easy to use, would be great if we could download the country map so you can still see a detailed map when you loose signal. ### 5/5 — Le must pour perso gpx maps *2024-05-16, version 4.17.0* Cela me permet de tracer mes itinéraires « parfaits » perso dans mymaps et les exporter en gpx pour récupérer dans BikeGPX, app donc simple et efficace. De coup, pas besoin des réseaux 4/5G etc etc… J’ai version payante afin d’avoir les gradients (sympa) J’apprécie beaucoup la possibilité de sauvegarder mon parcours en cas de déviation de mon itinéraire surtout si sur mon chemin je trouve des pistes cyclables non visibles ou appâtants au moment la création ou encore des raccourcis etc, etc… En gros TOP. Merci ### 5/5 — Great app simple to use and reliable. *2024-03-12, version 4.17.0* Highly recommended great app. ### 5/5 — So Simple *2024-03-11, version 4.17.0* Nearly crying with frustration trying to get a GPX track into a well known UK map app - with Bike GPX, took seconds and worked flawlessly. So simple, a model of how a good app should work. Thanks guys. ### 2/5 — Zero support *2024-02-06, version 4.17.0* Certain things don’t work even when you pay for them eg notifications. But the worst thing is you can’t contact the app company. ### 5/5 — Does one thing really well *2023-12-04, version 4.17.0* This is just a brilliant app. It does one thing - enables you to follow a GPX file on a bike ride - incredibly well. No bloat, no annoying ads, just really solid functionality. I liked it so much I upgraded to the paid version, as much as to say thanks to the developer as anything, the free version is all most people will need. ### 5/5 — Imprescindible *2023-11-11, version 4.17.0* La mejor opción para visualizar y seguir tus rutas planificadas. Ademas de indicaete los giros, su visualización como la de un gps de coche es muy útil y visualmente muy sencilla de interpretar. La recomiendo ### 4/5 — Super Offline GPX Map *2023-09-28, version 4.17.0* BikeGPX ist für mich die Nummer 1 App wenn es um Offline Navigation geht die man selbst erstellt hat. Alle Funktionen der Gratis Version sind Top. Aber seit geraumer Zeit funktioniert das hinzufügen von Garmin Courses nicht mehr. Liegt daran das Garmin seine Links seit neuestem mit „modern“ versieht, was die App nicht verarbeiten kann. Würde das wieder gehen, wäre die App wieder perfekt 👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Application simple et pratique *2023-09-13, version 4.17.0* Je cherchais une application simple pour faire un road book automobile à partir de Google Maps. BikeGPX répond parfaitement à ces besoins dès sa version gratuite. J'ai ensuite acheté la version Premium qui offre des avantages supplémentaires, comme des avertissements lors de virages serrés. ### 5/5 — Best Bike Navigation App *2023-08-27, version 4.17.0* I use this for several years now and in my opinion it's one of the best navigation apps for bikes. Very flexible in getting gpx tracks into the app, very good navigation, good battery life. The only thing i am missing would be the possibility to add a battery gauge because the percentage on the standard iphone one is too small while riding. ### 5/5 — Nice but please fix this! *2023-08-11, version 4.17.0* I purchased the pro version to be able to see the altitude... And surprise! The feature doesn't work! The altitude is not showing correctly in the lower bar. The graph seems to be ok, but the number when you hold pressed on the graph is just some counter from the beginning of the track saying for example "123 m climb from start", totally nonsense! For this you wanted my money? That's sad. Edit: I’m dumb. The number is the altitude accumulated since start. ### 2/5 — Ne fonctionne pas *2023-07-16, version 4.17.0* Paye pour version prenium et depuis plus rein ne fonctionne ,essais de me logé et message le serveur ne me reconnais pas ### 5/5 — Since yesterday not possible to connect to the app anymore *2023-07-16, version 4.17.0* “Unable to refresh routes” ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — unbrauchbar *2026-04-04, version 6.53.0* Navigation funktioniert nicht bei ausgeschaltetem Display. Trotz Upgrade. Nutzlos und rausgeschmissenes Geld. ### 1/5 — No detecto sensores *2025-02-28, version 6.4.2* Me gustaría saber cómo se pueden detectar sensores. La app indica que se ponga el BT a ON, pero no indica cómo, el teléfono ya lo tiene activado. La app es muy buena y simple, pero sin sensores es un simple GPS de seguimiento de ruta. ### 1/5 — Love the app BUT paid upgrade still locked?! *2023-05-14, version 4.17.0* Great app… so much so that I paid for the upgrade. However it’s still not giving me access to the locked features??? Appreciate if there’s a way to reach out to the developer. Happy to change my review if this can be rectified. ### 1/5 — Not loading after the latest update *2022-11-09, version 3.6.0* The app closung down straight after opening and selecting *select Route* option due to the latest update installed, please fix, thank you ### 1/5 — Developer just ignores you *2021-12-29, version 3.5.0* I’ve written 6 emails. Not one reply from the developer. The issue is not resolved in any way. You can record a trail in the bike gpx app, but you cannot do anything with it. How do you save it to your routes. I’m using this on a samsung tablet. Also does the same thing in my iPhone. I’m always up to date. No one will respond to you . ### 1/5 — Turn alarm did not work *2020-05-29, version 3.3.1* I purchased the premium upgrade for the audible turn alarm. Took it out for my first ride and it did not work. I fiddled for an hour with notification, screen lock, and audio settings. Nothing worked. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t record new routs *2020-05-25, version 3.3.1* I wanted to record my route but it doesn’t seem to work. I tried twice now. Uploaded a route and thigh the website, scanned the barcode and that works well but very hard to see the tiny red dotted line so you missed turns - needs audio prompts like an actual gps. Disappointed I paid for it, has potential though, it was just frustrating not being able to follow along even on a large phone. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2019-09-28, version 3.2.0* I bought the premium version of this app and used it successfully once. It was great. Now when I try to upload a gpx file, using any method, it gets corrupted In the transfer. When I try to run it on the app, it just crashes. I’ve tried importing from different sites—the problem is definitely BikeGPX and a developer who does not bother maintaining the website/app. As someone else pointed out, there is no customer support with the app, so it’s a non-functional waste of money. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2019-03-05, version 3.1.1* Cannot get any GPX files to load. Just gives me an error message. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Bare bones app. *2019-02-24, version 3.1.1* No way to contact app publisher for help, nor is there an instruction guide. You can create a track but you cannot save it to your library of gpx files. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Underrated gem for outdoor enthusiasts! *2026-07-12, version 7.20.0* Great app that simply does what it promises. I’m especially impressed by its battery efficiency—unlike similar apps, it doesn't drain my phone, especially in combination with Live Activities. The turn-by-turn navigation is incredibly accurate (about 99% of the time), and having access to offline maps and elevation profiles is a huge plus. It also works perfect for hiking. I’m surprised it isn’t more widely popular within the outdoor community. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Most versatile *2026-03-29, version 6.53.0* Upload routes, download rides to fave sites. It’s perfect and saves money ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-02-22, version 6.53.0* This app is exactly what I was looking for, simple GPX route navigation. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Fantastic for Trail Running *2026-02-16, version 6.53.0* Possibly a bit sacrilegious but I tested the app for two legs rather than two wheels. Hyper accurate over a 16K course with some challenging twists and turns. Big thanks to the developer. ### 5/5 — Schon sehr gut mit Luft nach oben *2026-02-09, version 6.53.0* Alles super. Den Author zu erreichen wäre noch cool. Ich habe andere Apps die eigene Karten einbinden können, DAS wäre noch das Tüpfelchen auf dem i. ### 5/5 — Best iPhone app for long distance ride tracking I’ve found *2025-09-14, version 6.36.0* My Garmin died on day 1 of a 4 day bike tour due to rain, and I used this app to track the remainder of my tour! I found it much easier to look at the route and stats (eg. upcoming elevation) compared to other platforms like Strava or RWGPS. The auto-screen dimming (down to 5% brightness) is genius and allows you to preserve battery life! 💯 ### 5/5 — Very versatile *2025-06-27, version 6.22.0* I am a cameraman that films pro MTB races all over South Africa. I was looking for an app that would allow me to track the route giving me clear insight on distances and elevation. This app does all of that. Simple to import a GPX file and to execute. The ability to track the route and stay on course is a bonus. I mount my iPhone on the KTM and off I go. Would be really cool if this was available for Apple Watch as well ### 5/5 — Simple et formidable *2025-05-25, version 6.21.0* Pour lire facilement des parcours que je trace en gpx, j’avais testé beaucoup d’app. Et j’ai trouvé cette app aussi simple d’emploi qu’efficace à l’usage. La version gratuite est déjà bien. Mais avec ses dernières nouveautés, la version premium est à recommander. ### 5/5 — Iphone antigo virou um verdadeiro ciclo computador *2025-03-25, version 6.4.2* Estava com um iPhone 8 guardado, e não consegui vender, pois tem alguns defeitos, agora encontrei um app que fez dele uma ótima ferramenta para utilizar com a bicicleta, consigo carregar as rotas que quero ir, o GPS funciona muito bem, (essa é uma das vantagens do iPhone) sempre q saio de rota ele soa um alerta bem alto, até o momento não tenho o que reclamar, como gostei muito do aplicativo, e deu uma sobrevida ao meu iPhone 8, comprei o aplicativo, me fez economizar muito dinheiro só de não precisar comprar um GPS próprio para bicicleta. ### 5/5 — This app is great! *2025-03-10, version 6.4.2* This is exactly what I needed - a no frills app to help me follow bike routes I’m unfamiliar with. The free version works great for my needs, but I bought premium just to support the developers because it’s perfect. I really enjoyed the “off route” warning. 2 suggestions after using it today: (1) let users preview the warning sounds, makes it easier to decide if it’s desirable or not (2) let users turn off the route finishing warnings, those kind of took me out of the moment. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*