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Rods — Corner & Road Alerts

Rally-Style Corner Callouts

82 ratings
19 reviews
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Released
April 24, 2026
Updated
October 7, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Buildrhaus, MB
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About

This navigation app acts as your co-driver, providing real-time voice callouts for road corners and hazards. It analyzes routes to predict upcoming turns, their sharpness, and distance, enhancing driving confidence on any road.

✓Real-time voice corner callouts
✓Corner direction, severity, and distance
✓Road hazard and surface change alerts
✓Offline map data for any region
✓Route planning with corner preview
✓Simple and Advanced callout modes
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What's New in Rods

1.8.31

October 7, 2026

What's New • Import Google My Maps links • Address search is easier to find when creating a route • CarPlay callout cards are now black, and the distance under each callout counts down live Improvements • Steadier arrival time on CarPlay — no more jumping between estimates • Long routes now preview on CarPlay in seconds instead of minutes • CarPlay returns to the route preview when a drive ends • Your settings now come back when you sign in on a new phone or reinstall • GPX files that store checkpoints as route points now show their checkpoint pins Bug Fixes • Fixed tunnel callouts sometimes playing as silence • Fixed speed bumps, roundabouts and road surfaces near a border being read from the neighbouring country's map • Fixed the app downloading neighbouring countries' map data it didn't need • Fixed downloaded voice files going missing and leaving callouts silent • Fixed a speed camera warning on a route with no cameras • Fixed a new route saying "no surface data" right after showing it • Fixed the Recents card showing the drive to the start instead of your route • Fixed the app crash-looping on launch for some signed-in users • Fixed the CarPlay route preview going blank on routes with lots of road info • Fixed Free Roam missing on CarPlay until Rods was opened on the phone • Fixed the arrival time disappearing from the car's instrument cluster mid-drive • Fixed street names repeated several times on the CarPlay map • Fixed a wrong "~N min away" on CarPlay when the phone's last location was old • Fixed "1 Speed bumps" — a count of one now reads singular

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Rods Yearly

Full access to Rods with unlimited routes

$26.901 Year
14 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 61+3

Navigation

This app rose +3 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 17, 2026.

Top Free

📉 87-10

Navigation

This app dropped -10 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on October 17, 2026.

User reviews

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Took my money

Had a free trial canceled it before the end date and still got charge for a subscription I didn’t pay for
NetflixishitNetflixishit

Response from developer

Hey, sorry to hear that but thats physically impossible from our side as apple charges you only when the trial ends and we can't physically charge you earlier. The trial can be cancelled any time before it ends in the phone's App Store subscription settings, and nothing is charged if the trial is cancelled before it ends. You get a notification 2 days before the trial ends. Only Apple can refund an App Store purchase. If you got charged and don't want it, write to feedback@driverods.com and I'll try to get you a refund, no worries.

Must have! Real review!

I’ve been using this app for a while now, and I have to say, I absolutely love it! CarPlay is easily one of my favorite parts of the app. It looks great, works really well, and makes the whole experience feel incredibly polished. I also have to mention the G-force description because it genuinely cracks me up and is such a fun little touch. What really sets this app apart, though, is the development team. This is honestly the first app I’ve used where I’ve seen the developers genuinely listen to their users and take their feedback seriously. The fact that there’s a Discord dedicated to the app and its community makes it even better. It feels like the developers actually care about making the app better instead of just releasing it and moving on. There are still little things I’d love to see added or improved over time, especially more map customization and additional road details to make the experience even more immersive. But honestly, those are just suggestions for an already fantastic app. After using it, I can genuinely say that I have no problem paying the subscription price. I think it’s more than fair considering the work that goes into the app and the effort the developers put into the community. Thank you to the developers for creating such an awesome app, continuing to improve it, and most importantly, actually listening to the people who use it. That genuinely makes a difference, and it’s something I really appreciate. Highly recommend giving this app a try!
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Austin_PearsonAustin_Pearson

Response from developer

Thanks a lot for the review! I'm really glad CarPlay and the G-force descriptions are hitting the spot, and it's awesome having you in the Discord community. If you have specific ideas for map customization, feel free to send them over to feedback@driverods.com. 🫶🏻

Struggling to preform, but not bad for a startup

Personally enjoy it and would consider using it from time to time. It is slow in some parts when trying to plan a 600 mile journey, it fails to load completely and is a little laggy. The GPS logs the car as far behind as 50 meters or so compared to others who have much less significant gaps. But with those fixes and some more optimized performance, I wouldn’t mind using this!
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w82rasnonw82rasnon

Response from developer

I'm sorry about the performance issues you experienced. Could you please share more details with me at tadas@driverods.com? I promise it will improve over time.

Has potential, not there yet

This app is free but does require a yearly subscription to experience live callouts on a drive. In case that matters to anyone reading. I tried the free demo and it does a decent job. I personally didn’t choose to keep it but it’s worth trying the free demo if you’re into the concept. This app has a lot of potential if the devs keep putting heart into it.
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AndrewJaxon01AndrewJaxon01

Response from developer

Thanks for giving Rods a try! What do you think it was missing from a 5/5 rating? Let me know at tadas@driverods.com

Why?

I understand you might not want to use ads, especially for a driving service like this, but you can’t even actually use it without paying for it? Seems kind of useless considering people who drive, especially those that would want something like this, don’t really have the money to spare. Or am I just too poor to have fun?
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NinjacodeR284NinjacodeR284

Response from developer

Sorry for the frustration. Navigation and map services cost a lot of money to upkeep, that's why it needs some form of cashflow to keep it afloat. In most regions, the Rods yearly membership does not cost more than half a tank of gas per year.

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FAQ

Does Rods have ads?

Yes, Rods contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience.

What is the subscription cost for Rods?

Rods offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan is $9.59, and the yearly plan is $29.90, both including a free trial period.

How does Rods compare to other navigation apps?

Unlike standard navigation apps focused on A-to-B routing, Rods specializes in providing detailed, rally-style corner and hazard callouts for enthusiasts who enjoy the driving experience itself.

Can I use Rods offline?

Yes, Rods works completely offline. You can download your region's road data once and drive anywhere without needing a cell signal for pre-generated routes.

What kind of road information does Rods provide?

Rods provides detailed information including corner direction, severity (1-6), shape (tightens, opens), sequence, and distance to the next corner. It also alerts for speed bumps, chicanes, surface changes, and speed cameras.

Is Rods suitable for all ages?

Rods is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in enhanced driving information.

How often is Rods updated?

The latest version of Rods is 1.8.1, and it was last updated on July 6, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements to road data and callout accuracy.

What devices support Rods?

Rods is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering its advanced navigation features across Apple's mobile ecosystem.