# Bike Ride Tracker - GPS Bicycle Computer

> GPS cycling tracker for speed, distance, altitude, time, and route mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by 30 South LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-gps-bicycle-computer/id436238560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.80/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-gps-bicycle-computer/id436238560/reviews.md

## What is Bike Ride Tracker?

Ride Tracker is a GPS based tracking app for people who like to road or mountain bike. Get it now to help with your new years resolutions!

STATS AND MAPS
Ride Tracker tracks speed, distance, altitude, and time. It also gives you a map showing where you have been while you are saving a run. 

COLOR CODED
When viewing saved runs your route shows up on the map color coded by speed. It shows where you went the fastest (red) and where you were slowest (blue).

VOICE SUMMARY
Don't have a mount to see the stats as you bike? You can have the app tell you updates on your progress either every mile or every five minutes.

PAUSE AND RESUME 
Pause the workout to catch your breath or chat with a friend and then resume when you get back to it. 

FACEBOOK 
Share your workout with your friends on Facebook with our easy to use integration. 

LARGE DISPLAY
If you have a mount for your phone this app is perfect. You can easily see your stats in real time with your current speed being the focal point.

VIEW TIME PERIODS
See the stats for the last run, last week, current month, or all time with the touch of a button as well as the ability to choose a specific track.

MAP TYPES
You can switch between 3 different map types including street, hybrid, and satellite view.

UNITS
The supports both standard and metric units.

Note: Continued use of the GPS will reduce battery life.

## Key features

- GPS tracking
- Speed, distance, altitude, time stats
- Color-coded route maps
- Voice summaries
- Pause and resume workouts
- Facebook sharing
- Large real-time display

## What do users think of Bike Ride Tracker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 📊 Displays essential stats (distance, speed, time, elevation)
- 🗺️ Built-in GPS mapping with color-coded route tracking
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase (no subscription required)
- 📱 Large, easy-to-read display on phone handlebars
- ⚙️ No account creation needed to use the app
- 🎯 Lightweight and focused on core tracking functionality
- 🔧 Good developer support and responsiveness to issues

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent GPS signal detection failures
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain on longer rides (2+ hours)
- 💾 Data loss when app crashes or closes unexpectedly
- 📍 Inaccurate distance calculations (often double or triple actual distance)
- 🔊 Voice summary feature doesn't work properly
- ⚠️ Location services always-on requirement drains battery
- 🚫 Inconsistent performance across different devices
- ❌ No auto-save feature during active rides
- 🔄 Unreliable GPS lock acquisition in various conditions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS signal not strong enough error despite clear conditions
- App crashes mid-ride, losing all data
- Double mileage and speed recording after updates
- GPS lock fails intermittently on same routes
- Weak GPS signal message even with location services enabled
- App stops recording mid-ride without notification
- Color coding gets stuck on single color
- Location tracking inaccuracy causing spurious route loops
- Battery depletion within 45 minutes to 2 hours
- Data not saved after ride completion
- GPS signal drops during long rides
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inconsistent performance after recent updates

**Most requested features**

- Pause button for ride tracking
- Ability to delete individual rides or false starts
- Elevation profile/terrain map visualization
- Distinguish between start and end of rides
- Export data to Excel/CSV format
- Calorie burned statistics
- Data sharing with other users/apps
- Auto-pause when stopped at traffic lights
- Ride naming/organization system
- While-using location services option
- Moving average speed calculation
- Terrain map option
- Wider/bolder route line visibility
- Voice summary volume adjustment

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-gps-bicycle-computer/id436238560/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Stop working

*2022-06-15*

Bad

### 3/5 — Come on 30 South.

*2019-07-13*

Drop the ‘Last’ Stats and give us ‘Day’ instead!

### 1/5 — Bike tracker

*2019-04-25, version 1.8.4*

Waste of money I would like a refund it doesn’t even work - definitely hard to work out frustrating and poor quality.

### 3/5 — Dropping data

*2018-07-10*

I have been using this app for over two years. Generally reliable, but over the last week or so it has dropped my ride information out of the stats on 2 occasions. Records while I ride, but then it does not show. Time ridden shows, but no distance, pace, average speed.

### 1/5 — Hoping for a fix!!

*2018-06-29*

Yup, no longer works for me, either. Been a great app for a year now and I depend on it.  C'mon fix!!  When it's fixed, I'll come back with 5 stars!

Edit:  Well, it picks up the GPS now, but it's recording double mileage and double speed.  I just did the most recent update just now, so hopefully that fixed it...

Edit:  Fed up.  It’s 50/50 whether it will lock the GPS on any given day.  Looking for something else.  Too bad because I really liked the user interface.

**Developer response:** So sorry about that. App update was approved today and it should be fixed now.

### 3/5 — My GPS Problem

*2018-05-22*

Hello, I have bought this app and love it. However after a year of using it the GPS locator cannot find me in any location from stormy weather the clear blue sky. I love to exercise but without the my location, I can’t ride. I still love this app but I need it, this app is important to my health. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Skip this one it’s garbage

*2018-05-19*

I started using this and thought it was great. We did some short rides and it captured the data. Then it started shutting off anywhere from a couple minutes in to halfway into the ride. 
Today we did a community fitness ride and it showed me the 33 miles we did with all the details of speed, time, altitude and such and then the app crashed. All data gone to zeros when I opened it again. Was going to post the results and check out the map but NO the stupid app screwed me again. 
This time I’m deleting it and looking for a new one. 
Totally unreliable crap.

### 3/5 — Voice summary

*2017-11-02, version 1.8.4*

I can't get voice summary to activate is there some glitch in the system or trick in getting it to work

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-10-02*

Love it even thou it takes a bit for app too start up , 
 It will say .. you need to be outside to activate app when I’m outside..lol , give it a moment it’ll turn on.   
Love the big display screen as I bike for miles with 
Mph ,Time,Distance , elevation in bold numbers . 
It’s worth buying this app instead of $13/monthly by different bike apps..

### 4/5 — Good basic app

*2017-09-01*

This app does a good job doing what I want; tracking mileage and average speed, and mapping the route. I wish it did more with the elevation (like a ride profile) and really wish it would distinguish between the start and end of a ride. The color coding is wonky (seems to get stuck on a color) and should probably just be eliminated. I haven't been able to get the voice "summary" to work. I am still giving it 4 stars for basic functionalilty and the fact I don't have to create (yet another) account to even use the app, like most other apps of this type. It is worth the money.

## Frequently asked questions about Bike Ride Tracker

### What does Bike Ride Tracker do?

This app uses GPS to track your cycling activities. It records your speed, distance, altitude, and time, and provides a map of your route. You can also get voice updates on your progress and share your rides on Facebook.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include GPS tracking, detailed stats like speed and distance, color-coded maps showing your route by speed, voice summaries of your progress, the ability to pause and resume rides, and easy Facebook sharing. It also offers a large display for real-time stats and supports different map types and units.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices that support GPS functionality. It is suitable for use with a phone mount for easy viewing of real-time stats while cycling.

### How can I use this app for my fitness goals?

This app is ideal for tracking your progress towards fitness goals, such as those for New Year's resolutions. By monitoring your speed, distance, and altitude over time, you can see improvements and stay motivated.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.4 — 2017-05-31

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

fixing the bugs introduced in the last update. sorry about that.

### 1.8.3 — 2017-05-26

bug fixes

### 1.8.2 — 2017-05-22

bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2013-09-17

-bug fixes with a map problem that occasionally caused a crash for some users

### 1.6 — 2012-11-12

Huge Update and Redesign!
-redesigned stats screen
-support for iPhone 5
-retina updates
-fixed weekly stats screen
-fixed bugs

If you like this version please help us out and give us a review on the App Store. Thanks and enjoy.

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