CycleMaps

CycleMaps

Bike GPS & Apple Watch Nav

3 ratings
187 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 5, 2011
  • September 12, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app plans bicycle routes using multiple data sources, prioritizing cycle paths and quiet streets worldwide. It offers turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps, and Apple Watch integration for a seamless cycling experience. Track your rides, view elevation profiles, and import/export routes.

Worldwide bicycle route planning
Turn-by-turn navigation
Offline maps
Apple Watch integration
Ride tracking & Apple Health sync
GPX/KML import/export
Cycle path overlays
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What's New in CycleMaps

50.0

September 12, 2026

Welcome to CycleMaps 50 — our fiftieth major release, guiding cyclists since 2011. Where does the time go? Thank you for riding with us all these years. If you like the app, please take a moment to leave a review in the App Store — it makes an enormous difference. What's New in 50.0 The New Siri (iOS 27) - Start cycling navigation to any destination — just ask Siri - Add stops along the way, hands-free - Share your ETA or stop navigation by voice Route Planning - Redesigned route composer: every stop visible and editable, with From/To slots and one-tap reverse - Add stops predictably, then optimise the order explicitly — optimisation never makes your route longer - Return to your starting point with one tap - Switch between Quiet, Balanced and Direct with a tap on the route panel - Redesigned route panel: a clear Ride button, with details, send to watch, favourite and share alongside - "Try to find newer": refresh the route saved with a favourite or past ride to get today's best routing - "Where am I?" — see and share your current location Pause & Resume - Pause your ride at any time and pick it back up when you're ready - Optional auto-pause: rides pause automatically during long stops and resume when you set off - Paused time is excluded from your ride duration - Works on iPhone, on Apple Watch, and on rides synced between them Widgets, Shortcuts & More - Home Screen widgets: your favourites, cycling streak, and weekly pace - Cycle home or start a free ride straight from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or a widget - Ask Siri to cycle to a favourite, get your ETA or cycling stats, or search CycleMaps by voice — on iPhone and Apple Watch - "Your cycling week": a quiet end-of-week notification recapping your rides Share Your ETA - Share your ETA while riding — from the menu, the cycling computer, the Live Activity, or Apple Watch - Premium riders share a live link: friends and family follow your ride and ETA on a map in their browser — no app needed AI Ride Recap [Feature available only for paid users] - A short, natural-language summary of any past ride — generated entirely on your device, private and offline (requires Apple Intelligence) Bug Fixes - Shared routes now show their elevation chart on the web, including imported routes - Retrying a failed route search no longer discards the route you already have - Stability and reliability improvements across the app

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Subscription plans

CycleMaps Premium Yearly

Apple Watch, offline maps, voice nav & more

$24.991 Year
7 Days trial
Price Updates
September 10, 2026$24.99
May 27, 2026$24.99
May 9, 2026$17.49
March 8, 2026$14.99
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User reviews

Best in its class

I love this app because it truly enables me to discover new parts of London (and other places where I've used it). The routes often vary even between the same start and destination, which makes it even better. I even use it for walking routes (though I wish they made a dedicated walking app - if the developers are reading this, please do it). It's much better than better known alternatives.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the very kind words!

Très bons itinéraires à vélo et support remarquable

J’utilise principalement CycleMaps pour mes déplacements à vélo dans Paris et, après avoir essayé plusieurs applications, je trouve que les itinéraires proposés sont souvent particulièrement pertinents. Le mode Direct correspond très souvent au trajet que j’aurais choisi naturellement en connaissant bien Paris. Le mode Équilibré est intéressant lorsqu’on souhaite privilégier davantage les pistes cyclables et la sécurité, quitte à faire un trajet un peu moins direct.

J’apprécie également beaucoup l’intégration avec l’Apple Watch, qui me permet de garder mon iPhone dans mon sac et de suivre mon itinéraire directement au poignet.

J’ai rencontré un problème technique de reconnaissance de mon achat sur l’Apple Watch. Le support a été remarquablement réactif : après plusieurs échanges et tests, les développeurs ont identifié le problème, réalisé un correctif et publié très rapidement une mise à jour qui l’a résolu. Une qualité de support suffisamment rare pour être soulignée !

Quelques améliorations rendraient encore l’application plus complète. J’aimerais notamment pouvoir comparer plusieurs itinéraires alternatifs, un peu comme dans Plans d’Apple, avec pour chacun le dénivelé et, idéalement, des indications sur les aménagements cyclables empruntés. Cela permettrait de choisir facilement selon ses priorités : trajet le plus direct, parcours le plus plat ou itinéraire privilégiant les pistes cyclables.

Je n’ai pas encore suffisamment testé CycleMaps à la campagne pour donner un avis définitif sur cet usage, mais pour mes déplacements quotidiens à Paris, c’est actuellement l’application vélo que je préfère.
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Response from developer

Merci infiniment, Laurence, pour cet avis si détaillé et bienveillant. Nous sommes ravis que CycleMaps vous accompagne au quotidien, et vos suggestions nous sont très précieuses. Votre soutien compte énormément pour notre petite équipe !

Great app

I use this app for cycling around London, and I would literally be lost without it.

I find that the options provided are different to other apps, using routes that are more direct.

Also I’ve found so many short cuts by using this app that I would have never thought of before.

On the whole really good for cyclists, keep up the good work!!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words!

Quick response to a problem

I was unable to log in for some reason - sent an email asking for a quick response and within an hour my issue was sorted! If only all ‘apps’ and businesses provided that sort of service and showed they valued customers. THANK YOU CycleMaps!

Response from developer

Glad to have been of help - we hope you enjoy your cycling!

So far so good

Great app to find new routes and track rides

Response from developer

Thank you for the great review! We hope you enjoy your cycling!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incorrect GPS location detection

Bug

Inability to sign up or reset password

Bug

Crashes or freezes when using certain features

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Option to avoid hills, stairs, or unpaved paths

Feature

Ability to reverse or edit saved routes

Feature

Automatic rerouting when going off course

Feature

Display of bike share station locations and availability

Feature

Voice navigation through connected Bluetooth headphones

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FAQ

What does CycleMaps do?

CycleMaps plans bicycle routes globally, prioritizing cycle paths and quiet streets. It provides turn-by-turn navigation, allows for offline map usage, and tracks your rides, syncing data with Apple Health. You can also import and export routes in GPX format.

What are the key features of CycleMaps?

Key features include worldwide bicycle route planning with elevation profiles, clear turn-by-turn instructions, offline maps, Apple Watch integration for wrist-based navigation, ride tracking, GPX/KML support, and the ability to view cycle paths on various map overlays.

How much does CycleMaps cost?

The app is free to download and use, with an optional yearly subscription called CycleMaps Premium. This subscription removes ads, unlocks Apple Watch features, and adds voice navigation. Payment is handled through your Apple Account.

What devices is CycleMaps compatible with?

CycleMaps is designed for iOS devices and offers specific features for Apple Watch. It also integrates with Apple Health for tracking distance and calories burned. The app is optimized for efficient battery usage during rides.

What are common use cases for CycleMaps?

Common use cases include planning new cycling routes, navigating unfamiliar areas, tracking daily rides for fitness, importing routes from cycling clubs or online sources, and using the Apple Watch for hands-free navigation and ride recording.