# Bike Ride Tracker - GPS Bicycle Computer — user reviews > 107 indexed App Store user reviews of Bike Ride Tracker by 30 South LLC, rated 2.80/5 from 16 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-gps-bicycle-computer/id436238560/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bike-ride-tracker-gps-bicycle-computer/id436238560.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 3 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 4 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 107) ### 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! ### 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. ### 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! ### 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 ### 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. ### 3/5 — Not tracking correctly *2017-07-29, version 1.8.4* **UPDATE** having problems today. 48:06 minutes, no data for distance, pace Speed, etc. **UPDATE** Developer responded, bug being fixed. Just started having problems with the app. Says I did 15.25 miles tonight with avg speed of 28 mph. Trust me, I don't ride that fast, more like 14 mph pace for me. I really like the app before this issue. ### 3/5 — Love the app...but😒😒😒😔 *2017-06-06* I love this app however; with the last update it gives me an GPS error and unable to use or it will give me doubles miles. I relied on this app and with it gone I feel like I am missing something when I go out for my rides. I can no longer use until it's fixed so please HELP! 😒. ### 2/5 — No mileage stats kept *2017-06-02* This is a nice app if the mileage is saved after a ride along with other statistics. I sent An email to the developer, however I have not heard back. I would wait to purchase until the bugs Are worked out. ### 3/5 — Losing me *2017-05-31, version 1.8.3* Have always enjoyed this app but the distances recorded are excessively wrong. Please fix soon, I'm downloading another app right now and trying it in the morning on the same route. ### 2/5 — Distance inaccurate *2017-05-29, version 1.8.3* The distance displayed is wildly inaccurate; you'd think that a GPS based piece of software could accurately calculate distance traveled, but...not so much. The error is about 3X more than actually traveled. The only speed/distance option is "standard" or "metric". There is no option for statute miles/mph or nautical miles/knots. ### 2/5 — Needs 'while using setting' *2017-05-26, version 1.7* Why does it have to be never or always for the location services? Why can't this app have a while using option? Other than that battery draining issue its not a bad ride tracking app. ### 2/5 — Doesn't allow location to be used *2017-05-26, version 1.8.2* Can not turn on in location services so can not be used. Used to work a treat. NHJ ### 2/5 — Useful basic tracker *2016-11-19, version 1.7* Interface not very creative, but does the job. Good for tracking basic transportation miles. One major drawback is that the trip is only saved at the end, so if your battery dies or you accidentally close the app, you lose the whole trip. I will probably stop using this app because of that. Shouldn't be too hard to auto-save the trip at regular intervals while it's still active. ### 1/5 — No good *2016-11-13, version 1.7* The app never worked. It said couldn't function a good connection. It never did connect. I'd like a refund. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2016-09-30, version 1.7* For some reason this app is never able to get a strong enough GPS signal to work on my iPhone 6. So it is completely useless for me. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Data accuracy issue *2017-05-30, version 1.8.3* The seems to be a data accuracy issue with the recent update. On a route I frequently ride, the recorded distance is now twice the correct amount ### 1/5 — May 26, 2017 Update *2017-05-29, version 1.8.3* This was a 4.5 stars app, now after the most recent update, it is completely useless. Can I give zero stars? Please fix. ### 1/5 — You killed it! *2017-05-25, version 1.8.2* Was 5 stars. Such a great, dependable app- used it ALL the time. Then you "updated" it and now it's d.o.a. Just tells me that there's bad gps quality. Please un-fix whatever you "fixed." ### 1/5 — Doesn't Work *2017-05-24, version 1.8.2* The app doesn't work after the later update. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2017-04-17, version 1.7* Tried the free version which works. So I decided to upgrade to this version so I could keep the history. It has never worked. Try it a couple days a week but get the weak gps error. The free version still works.... ### 1/5 — Don't bother *2017-02-19, version 1.7* This app does not work. Downloaded today and tried 6 different times to start using it but kept getting the message that "the GPS signal is not strong enough, wait for signal to lock in and try again". Yes, the location service was on and both Google maps and Waze picked up GPS signal instantly. Very disappointed. Had to give it 1 star, only because 0 isn't available. ### 1/5 — Ok *2016-11-13, version 1.7* It is ok very basic it dose have some bugs ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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.. ### 5/5 — .... *2017-08-02, version 1.8.4* Perfection for what I need. Excellent developer, thank you ### 5/5 — Great App *2017-06-01, version 1.8.4* Recommend app for an amateur bicycle rider like me. It provides clear interface with the right amount of info. I installed the app for the UI and features, and I kept it for the outstanding support. ### 5/5 — Bug alert *2017-05-27, version 1.8.3* Great little app, really like the simplicity. ### 5/5 — New to bike riding *2016-06-29, version 1.7* So easy to use. Gives you miles, time, speed and even a map. Inexpensive too! ### 5/5 — Very effective *2015-10-06, version 1.7* Works well and I enjoy using and looking at my stats. A calorie burned statistic would make the app even better. ### 5/5 — Great app for bike riders *2015-09-08, version 1.7* If you want all work no play app that just does the job ### 5/5 — Ride Tracker Review *2015-08-20, version 1.7* Excellent app for cyclists or even just people who want to track their bike routes. Has a built in GPS-like screen that you can watch and track your biking! Totally recommend spending the money and getting the full version! App also offers built in Facebook integration! ### 5/5 — Easy and accurate *2015-08-10* Started with the free version and saw it fit my needs. Upgraded to full version but it did transfer the previous rides from the old to the new. Bummer. The app is easy to use and accurate. Gives major stats about your current ride. Would like to see later versions give point to point elevation changes and have the app sense rest stops. Overall 5 stars ### 5/5 — Steve H *2015-08-10, version 1.7* Recently started cycling & wanted just a nice user friendly app to track the basics without all the additional tracking, sharing & clutter! This app works GREAT, very easy to use & does everything a new cyclist needs! Get this app first then decide what you might need as you progress but this is a must have!! --- *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 2026-06-10.*