Best CycleMaps alternatives: apps like CycleMaps

Whether you want more options like CycleMaps or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 8+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to CycleMaps

Bike Citizens Cycling App GPS by Smettly GmbH

Cycle route planner & Tracker

Editor's Choice

4.5(151 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers GPS navigation and route planning specifically for cyclists. It features bicycle-optimized maps, ride tracking, and voice prompts, with a free premium area for route planning and navigation. Premium membership unlocks worldwide access and offline maps.

Geovelo : bike GPS by La Compagnie des Mobilites

Bike routes and GPS navigation

Strong Contender

4.7😐(282 ratings)

Free

This app provides personalized GPS navigation for cyclists, prioritizing safe routes and cycle paths. It also tracks your rides, offers cycling facility information, and connects you with communities for challenges and shared experiences.

What We Love

👍 Great for cycling routes
👍 Free with no ads/subscriptions
👍 Accurate navigation
👍 Good for finding safe routes
👍 Uses OpenStreetMap data
👍 User-friendly interface
👍 Frequent map updates
👍 Good vocal directions
👍 Popular in Europe
👍 Good for city rides
👍 Quickly ditches Google Maps
👍 Free and functional
👍 Good for utility cycling
👍 Intuitive and clear display
👍 Highlights bike infrastructure
👍 Quick map updates from OSM
👍 Good for discovering new paths
👍 Handles detours well
👍 Motivates cycling
👍 Good for planning trips
👍 Good for discovering beautiful paths

Room to Improve

🐛 Registration required
🐛 Constant location tracking
🐛 Navigation issues
🐛 Speed adjuster inaccurate for mph
🐛 Units revert to miles
🐛 Lags and slowness
🐛 Not available for USA
🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Registration issues
🐛 Speed and settings lost
🐛 Inaccurate current speed
🐛 Contribution functionality broken
🐛 Forced notifications
🐛 Battery drain
🐛 Poor search functionality
🐛 Routes can be complicated
🐛 Offline maps missing
🐛 Difficulty with login
🐛 Unusable after recent updates
🐛 App takes up too much space
🐛 Poor readability of map text
🐛 GPS signal drops often
🐛 Automatic ride generation issues
🐛 Route planning issues
🐛 Inaccurate fitness tracking
🐛 Limited language support
🐛 Not ideal for mountain biking
🐛 French-centric routes
🐛 Navigation too sensitive to deviations
🐛 French terms in settings
🐛 Slow and laggy after update
🐛 Crashes frequently
🐛 Battery consumption high
🐛 Poor guidance for non-locals
🐛 Map text size inconsistent
🐛 3D view hides route
🐛 Poor real-time instructions
🐛 French interface elements
🐛 Registration required for full use
🐛 Inaccurate speed display
🐛 Difficulty reporting issues
🐛 Not good for Italy

cycle.travel - map and planner by Editions Systeme D

Ride bike routes & quiet roads

Worth Considering

Bikemap: Bicycle Tracker & GPS

4.8😊(64 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Discover the quietest and most scenic cycling routes with turn-by-turn directions and offline maps. Plan anything from a short commute to a long touring holiday, avoiding busy roads and traffic. Become a supporter for additional map layers and features.

What We Love

👍 Excellent route planning
🗺️ Prioritizes quiet/off-road paths
✅ Easy to use and intuitive
🚀 Seamless export to Garmin
💡 Finds hidden gems and out-of-the-way places
✨ Good for long-distance touring
🆓 Free and ad-free
🎯 Clear and easy navigation
🔄 Good for planning loops/round trips
📱 Clear maps and smooth interface
ℹ️ Useful accommodation/campsite info
🚗 Avoids busy roads and traffic
🌐 Integrates website and app well
👍 Supports the app voluntarily
✅ Great for both paved and gravel routes
👍 Best app for cyclists
👍 Well-designed routing engine
👍 Keeps cyclists out of traffic
👍 Combines features from multiple apps
👍 Good for planning and following routes
👍 Intuitive interface for route modification
👍 Reliable for bike touring

Room to Improve

🐛 Doesn't always reroute automatically
🐛 Sometimes loses precise location
🐛 Audio cues pause media
🐛 Interface can be clunky on mobile
🐛 Difficulty planning from home
🐛 Route sometimes starts/ends miles away
🐛 Some roads marked paved are gravel
🐛 Vocal commands in foreign language
🐛 Cluttered and clunky interface (Android/Microsoft)
🐛 Can lead to rough dirt tracks
🐛 Least traveled roads may not be flattest
🐛 App can be broken (static screen)
🐛 No info on donation fees/minimums
🐛 Can direct to rough dirt tracks

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