# CycleMaps vs Beeline Bike Navigation

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Beeline Bike Navigation at 1.2K against CycleMaps's 3. Beeline Bike Navigation also leads on chart position (#122 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). CycleMaps's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CycleMaps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Beeline Bike Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CycleMaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beeline Bike Navigation has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 66% of Beeline Bike Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CycleMaps | Beeline Bike Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeline-bike-navigation/id1095384281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **66.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#122** |
| Size | 57 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [motocode ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/428397794) | [Relish Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/989220547) |

## What reviewers say

### CycleMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclemaps/id428397791)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| CycleMaps Premium Family Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Watch Trial | Free | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |
| CycleMaps Premium Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Quiet/safe route options
- 👍 Useful for exploring new areas
- 👍 Good for commuting and leisure rides
- 👍 Helpful for mobility scooter users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional route suggestions on unsafe roads
- 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate voice instructions
- 🐛 Slow map redraw and loading issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing or unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect GPS location detection
- Inability to sign up or reset password
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Option to avoid hills, stairs, or unpaved paths
- Ability to reverse or edit saved routes
- Automatic rerouting when going off course
- Display of bike share station locations and availability
- Voice navigation through connected Bluetooth headphones


### Beeline Bike Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beeline-bike-navigation/id1095384281)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Plan, navigate, and track cycling routes with turn-by-turn directions and offline maps. Discover scenic or fast paths based on community feedback and customize your journeys. Share routes and track your ride history.

**Highlights:** Route planning with community feedback, Turn-by-turn navigation, Offline route saving, Add and customize stops, Import/share GPX and Strava routes, Ride tracking and personal heatmap, Strava and Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beeline Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Beeline Plus Yearly | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and simple navigation
- 👍 Fantastic little device
- 👍 Excellent app and device
- 👍 Great navigation tool
- 👍 Brilliant product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App functionality a little sparse
- 🔊 Voice change to poor audio quality
- 🔒 iPad app does not allow routes to be saved
- 🚦 Routing could be more adventurous
- 🐛 Issues with iOS 26 compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on startup
- Upside-down display on Beeline Moto
- Inaccurate distance to turn notifications
- Slow rerouting and updates
- Incompatibility between app and Beeline Moto

**Requested features**

- Ability to change bikes in the app
- Landscape mode support
- Voice guidance
- Ability to add/modify destinations mid-ride
- Export ride data as GPX


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CycleMaps free?

CycleMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beeline Bike Navigation free?

Beeline Bike Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CycleMaps or Beeline Bike Navigation?

CycleMaps is rated higher. CycleMaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Beeline Bike Navigation averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do CycleMaps or Beeline Bike Navigation have ads?

Neither CycleMaps nor Beeline Bike Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CycleMaps or Beeline Bike Navigation?

CycleMaps ships an update weekly, and Beeline Bike Navigation weekly. Most recently, CycleMaps was updated on October 14, 2026 and Beeline Bike Navigation on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*