Comparison

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation vs Tread®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

Plan, navigate, and record motorcycle rides with a focus on scenic, winding routes. Discover routes ridden by other bikers, add points of interest, and utilize offline maps. Premium features include worldwide offline maps, speed limits, and advanced ride analysis.

Highlights
  • Twisty roads algorithm
  • Round trip planner
  • Turn-by-turn voice navigation
  • Points of interest (POIs)
  • GPX import/export
  • Offline maps
  • Ride recording and analysis
Features
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Join over 3 million riders and experience the ultimate motorcycle navigation with calimoto! Are you looking for an app to make your motorcycle ride even curvier and more exciting? Start your adventure now! With calimoto, you can plan your journeys, enjoy precision motorcycle navigation, save every road trip via GPS tracking, and get inspired by the riding community. Whether you are cruising through the canyons or exploring local backroads: Our unique algorithm ensures every route is even curvier than you thought possible. We provide specialized scenic motorcycle navigation that loves twists and turns while avoiding boring highways. APPLE CARPLAY INTEGRATION Experience your GPS navigation directly on your bike's display! With full CarPlay integration, you have your motorcycle routes and the route planner right in your line of sight. It is the perfect extension for your cockpit, allowing you to focus on the road while following your trip planner. WHY CALIMOTO IS THE NO. 1 CHOICE FOR EVERY MOTORCYCLE RIDE: 1. Individual Route Planner: Create your motorcycle routes as curvier as you like – directly in the app or via the web. 2. Turn-by-Turn GPS Navigation: Clear voice instructions for your navigation, so you can keep your eyes on the road. 3. Points of Interest (POIs): Your motorcycle GPS leads you directly to gas stations, restaurants, and famous biker hangouts. 4. GPX Feature: Import external motorcycle routes from other apps or use calimoto as your primary route planner for exports. 5. Offline Maps: Reliable GPS navigation and precise tracking even without an internet connection in remote areas. MAXIMUM FUN FOR EVERY MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE No matter what motorbike you ride: Activate the tracker to analyze data like lean angle and acceleration after every road trip. Our specialized navigation is more than just a simple motorcycle app – it is your digital companion for a true moto feeling. Make your next outing even more scenic with our route planner, discover hidden twisties, and share your highlights in the community. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM FOR THE ULTIMATE NAVIGATION Take your scenic motorcycle navigation to the next level: Worldwide offline maps and unlimited motorcycle routes GPS navigation with speed limits and hazard warnings Professional analysis for your motorcycle: lean angle and acceleration data Download the calimoto app today! Turn every journey into a scenic adventure with the most advanced motorcycle route planner and GPS navigation available. Terms of Use (T&C): https://calimoto.com/gtc-current Privacy Policy: https://calimoto.com/en/information/privacy-policy

About

Tread®

Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.

Highlights
  • Track up to 20 friends on map
  • Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
  • Plan routes with custom preferences
  • Import and export GPX files
  • Smart notifications
  • Live weather updates
Features
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Roam the unknown with the Tread® app. It lets you track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator by using the Group Ride Mobile feature and syncs waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across devices. Easily plan routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device. Users can import and export GPX files and get access to smart notifications and live weather. • Track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® device by using the Group Ride Mobile1 feature • Wirelessly sync waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across your compatible smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator • Easily calculate faster time or adventurous routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device • Import and export GPX files to try out new routes or revisit favorite rides • Keep your phone safely stowed away, and still get important messages and alerts via smart notifications2 on your Tread® device display when it’s paired with the Tread® app • Use the app to access live weather updates, viewable on your Tread® navigator’s display

Screenshots

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation4 screens
Tread®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tread® at none against calimoto Motorcycle Navigation's 13. Tread® also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 51%). calimoto Motorcycle Navigation's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. calimoto Motorcycle Navigation sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Tread® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for calimoto Motorcycle Navigation against 4.5 for Tread®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 979 and 447 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of calimoto Motorcycle Navigation's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tread®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation ships an update weekly, Tread® every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
calimoto Motorcycle Navigation versus Tread®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametercalimoto Motorcycle NavigationTread®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (979 ratings) — better4.5 (447 ratings)
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews63.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings979 — better447
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.216.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB288 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developercalimoto GmbHGarmin

Customer experience

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

All ratings979 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative36.1%

Tread®

All ratings437 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative33.0%

User reviews

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

From 979 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for finding new roads
  • 👍 Easy to plan and customize routes
  • 🚲 Motorcycle-specific features
  • 📊 Detailed ride tracking and statistics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Navigation issues (late turn prompts, incorrect directions)
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🗺️ Limited map data and road coverage
  • 🔍 Poor search and address lookup functionality

Tread®

From 447 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Ability to plan routes on phone/tablet
  • 🚀 Easy to sync routes to Garmin device
  • 👍 Customizable route settings (e.g. adventure mode)
  • 👍 Offline maps and navigation
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Garmin devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between app and Garmin device
  • 🐛 Corrupted/altered routes when transferred to device
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 👎 Unintuitive user interface, steep learning curve
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to competitors

Bugs and requests

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Premium features not working as expected
  • Syncing and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show street names during navigation
  • Offline map support
  • Integration with other navigation apps
  • Ability to block/avoid certain road types

Tread®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save/load routes on mobile app
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing routes
  • Frequent disconnections between app and device
  • Lack of metric units and other regional support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Web/desktop app for route planning
  • Improved offline map coverage
  • Collaborative route planning features
  • Better organization and folder structure
  • Larger text/UI options for accessibility

In-app purchases

12 purchases

calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

Subscriptions8
  • Premium weekly$6.997 Days
  • Premium weekly2 variants$12.997 Days
  • Premium yearly$39.991 Year
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  • Premium yearly14 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium yearly$79.991 Year
  • Premium yearly1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Yearly$132.991 Year
  • Premium Family Yearly14 Days trial$132.991 Year
One-time4
  • Season Pass$53.00
  • Lifetime Premium$64.99
  • Navigation Package$139.99
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  • Navigation Package$319.99
None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is calimoto Motorcycle Navigation free?
calimoto Motorcycle Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, calimoto Motorcycle Navigation or Tread®?
calimoto Motorcycle Navigation is rated higher. calimoto Motorcycle Navigation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 979 ratings, while Tread® averages 4.5 from 447 ratings.
Do calimoto Motorcycle Navigation or Tread® have ads?
Neither calimoto Motorcycle Navigation nor Tread® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, calimoto Motorcycle Navigation or Tread®?
calimoto Motorcycle Navigation ships an update weekly, and Tread® every 3 weeks. Most recently, calimoto Motorcycle Navigation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tread® on October 24, 2026.

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