# Veloscope — Monitor & record traffic

> Records and analyzes traffic data from compatible radar devices for cyclists. (iPhone/iPad app by Antony Gardiner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veloscope/id6450490389 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antony Gardiner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670767178)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veloscope/id6450490389/reviews.md

## What is Veloscope?

Veloscope is a simple app that connects to a radar and allows you to record and view traffic data while you ride, or analyse post ride.

With this information you can:

• Increase your awareness of traffic while riding.
• Discover what roads are the busiest and when.
• Determine what approx. speed a vehicle passed at a specific time.
• If you place phone on handlebars you can also see when traffic approaches you or
• Simply leave phone in pocket and upload to MyBikeTraffic.com for analysis afterwards.

****** It still up to the individual rider to ensure their own safety. *****

Currently Supports some Garmin radars with Bluetooth, e.g. Varia RTL515 and Magene L508 Radar & Wahoo TRACKR radar

Features include:

• Radar traffic view - Chose to position the traffic view on the left of right of the screen.
• Vehicle counts - see current and total vehicle counts as traffic passes you.
• Vehicle speeds - see relative and absolute speed of fastest car passing you.
• Connect to MyBikeTrafffic.com and optionally automatically upload activity to that site for review later.
• If Uploaded to MyBikeTrafffic.com yo can view activity on that site.
• Share to anywhere - supports all the main sites.
• Auto Pause - when stopped Veloscope will automatically pause.
• Activity Recovery - If for some reason app is restarted, it can recovery an in progress activity.
• Supports Light and Dark mode.
• Optional notifications to alert when radar has disconnected.
• Share activity fit file to computer or other app.
• Use iPhone file explorer to copy activities manually to computer.
• Supports drag 'n' drop to reorder fields.
• Plays a warning sound when a vehicle approaches and an all clear sound when no more vehicles.
• Shows a Live Activity View to show activity details on lock screen,
• Widgets, including a start one that can be added to lock screen to quickly start a workout,

Free for recording up to 3 activities then an in app purchase will unlock unlimited activities.

## Key features

- Radar traffic view
- Vehicle speed and count monitoring
- Post-ride data analysis
- Automatic activity upload
- Live Activity View on lock screen
- Warning and all clear sounds
- Light and Dark mode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Activity Recording | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veloscope/id6450490389/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted!

*2023-11-09*

I don’t use a head unit, so saving the file for review was impossible. I reached out to the Dev of Cadence app who suggested this app. Perfection! I can run it in the background (or by itself) and get my recordings! Love when things work together.

## Frequently asked questions about Veloscope

### What is Veloscope?

Veloscope is a mobile application designed to connect with compatible radar devices, allowing cyclists to monitor and record traffic data. It enhances situational awareness by displaying vehicle proximity and speed, and enables post-ride analysis of traffic patterns.

### What radar devices does Veloscope support?

Veloscope currently supports select Garmin radars with Bluetooth, such as the Varia RTL515, as well as the Magene L508 Radar and Wahoo TRACKR radar.

### How does Veloscope help with traffic awareness?

Veloscope provides a real-time radar traffic view on your device, indicating approaching vehicles and their relative speeds. It also plays warning sounds when vehicles approach and an 'all clear' sound when none are detected, increasing your awareness on the road.

### Can I analyze my rides after I finish?

Yes, Veloscope allows you to upload your recorded activity data to MyBikeTraffic.com for later review and analysis. You can also share activity fit files to your computer or other applications.

### Is Veloscope free to use?

Veloscope is free to download and use for recording up to three activities. An in-app purchase is required to unlock unlimited activity recording.

### Does Veloscope have ads?

No, Veloscope does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers its core functionality with an optional in-app purchase for unlimited use.

### What devices can I use Veloscope on?

Based on the provided data, Veloscope is currently supported on iPhones. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Veloscope updated?

The latest version of Veloscope is 1.1.1, which was last updated on May 7, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-06-28

Apple Watch Support
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Veloscope now includes a companion Apple Watch app! View live radar alerts, car counts, and recording status directly on your
wrist. Control your ride recordings from the Watch without reaching for your phone.

Watch Complications
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Add Veloscope complications to your watch face for instant access to start and stop recordings.

Haptic Alerts on Apple Watch
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Get wrist haptic feedback when vehicles are detected behind you — no need to glance at your phone.

Improved Background Uploads
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Activity uploads to MyBikeTraffic.com are now more reliable. If an upload is interrupted, it will automatically resume the next time the app runs in the background.

Bug Fixes
  - Fixed an issue where restarting a recording could result in duplicate activity tracking.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-07

What's New

• Added a Live Activity View to show activity details on lock screen,
• Added Widgets, including a start one that can be added to lock screen to quickly start a workout,
• Added support for Wahoo TRACKR Radar.

### 1.1 — 2025-04-17

Option to configure warning and all clear sounds when vehicles approach.

### 1.0.1 — 2023-11-15

Fixed a bug where audio alerts would not play over current playing audio.

### 1.0 — 2023-10-29

No release notes.

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