CycleMaps vs World Bike Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CycleMaps
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.
- 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
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BICYCLE ROUTES CycleMaps plans routes using data from multiple sources and prioritises cycle paths and quiet streets — everywhere. See your route’s elevation profile before you ride. TURN‑BY‑TURN INSTRUCTIONS Clear, glanceable guidance shows your next turn, street name, and distance — without getting in the way of the map. ASK SIRI Start navigation, add stops along the way, or share your ETA — hands-free with the new Siri in iOS 27. GARMIN VARIA Pair your Garmin Varia rear radar to see vehicles approaching from behind — direction and proximity shown both on the map as a lane overlay and in the cycling computer. Live alerts on iPhone and Apple Watch. FREECYCLE Track an unplanned ride and save it as a workout in Apple Health. OFFLINE MAPS Download maps to use later without data. APPLE WATCH Cutting‑edge routing and navigation on your wrist. Cycling computer with speed, distance, time, heart rate and a live elevation chart. Garmin Varia alerts. Use haptics for guidance and save rides as workouts. Works independently of iPhone. HANDOFF Start navigating on iPhone and pick up on Apple Watch — or the other way around. Hand off your map position or continue reviewing past rides on any nearby Apple device. LIVE ACTIVITY See your speed, distance and next turn right on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — no need to unlock your phone mid-ride. BE HEALTHY Track distance and calories burned with CycleMaps and Apple Health. ONE APP, ALL COUNTRIES No need to download different apps for different places. CycleMaps includes routes and maps worldwide in one download. COMPLEX ROUTES Plan routes with any number of stops — reorder them, optimise the order, or return to your starting point. GPX & KML SUPPORT Import routes from your club or any source — turn cues included, on iPhone and Apple Watch. Export your rides as GPX. SEE CYCLE PATHS AROUND YOU — OR USE APPLE MAPS OR GOOGLE MAPS Choose Apple Maps, Google Maps, or OpenCycleMap overlays that highlight cycle paths. Riding becomes easy. FAVOURITE ROUTES Save your favourite routes. Create an account and sync across all your devices. CYCLE COMPUTER Mount your iPhone — or glance at your Apple Watch — for speed, distance cycled, distance remaining, elapsed time, heart rate, gradient, total ascent and ETA. A live elevation chart highlights your position along the route and alerts you when a climb is coming. Pause and resume your ride at any time — or let auto‑pause handle it when you stop. AMAZING SEARCH Find addresses, postcodes, landmarks, businesses and more. Want the nearest café? Just search for café. RIDE HOME Set your home and get there quickly — even faster with quick actions. BATTERY LIFE CycleMaps is highly efficient, responsive, and designed to minimise battery drain while cycling. NEVER LOSE A RIDE Your ride is continuously checkpointed. If your phone or watch dies mid‑ride, CycleMaps recovers the ride and your workout is saved. Found a problem or have a suggestion? Contact us at feedback@cyclema.ps CycleMaps is free to download. You can purchase CycleMaps Premium, a low‑cost yearly subscription that enables Apple Watch features, adds voice navigation and more. The subscription renews annually at the same price unless cancelled. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account, and renewal will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto‑renewal can be turned off in your account settings after purchase. Privacy policy: https://cyclema.ps/privacy Terms and conditions: https://cyclema.ps/terms
World Bike Map
Discover safe and scenic cycle routes away from traffic using smart algorithms and global maps. This app offers bike-specific routing options, points of interest, and live GPS navigation for cyclists. Record rides, export GPX files, and integrate with health apps.
- Bike-friendly route discovery
- Cycle-specific routing options
- Bike-focused points of interest
- Live GPS navigation
- Ride recording and GPX export
- Health integration
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Discover safe and scenic cycle routes with powerful bike navigation. This is a simple yet intelligent cycling app that helps you find bike-friendly routes away from traffic using smart algorithms and global maps. Whether you're commuting or exploring, this GPS cycling route planner makes it easy to ride with confidence. INTUITIVE BIKE MAP Designed for simplicity, this bike navigation app features a visually striking interface made for use directly on your handlebars. One-touch controls and auto-rotating maps keep you focused on the ride, not the screen. AFFORDABLE SUBSCRIPTION Unlock all features with an extremely competitive annual plan costing less than a cup of coffee! CYCLE-SPECIFIC ROUTING OPTIONS Choose from fastest, quietest, shortest or balanced cycling routes. Quietest routes avoid busy roads. See route elevation profiles and estimated times based on effort, not just distance. BIKE-FOCUSED POINTS OF INTEREST Our maps highlight POIs useful for cycle shops, secure parking, cafes, shelters, and pubs—so you’ll always find what you need. GPS BIKE NAVIGATION FROM YOUR HANDLEBARS Stay on course with live GPS navigation for cyclists. The map rotates to follow movement. Record rides and revisit them, or export GPX files to other apps and devices. HEALTH INTEGRATION Connect with Apple Health to track heart rate and energy used riding. Routes are color-coded according to energy used. DISCOVER CYCLING ROUTES NEAR YOU Find new and hidden bike routes in your local area. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to experience familiar streets from a new perspective, with routes that avoid traffic. COMMUNITY-POWERED BIKE MAPS Built on OpenCycleMap, powered by a global community. Become a contributor and help keep the map accurate and up to date for everyone. MAP OPTIONS FOR CYCLISTS Toggle between satellite view and detailed map layers. See terrain, infrastructure, and points of interest clearly. GLOBAL BIKE MAP COVERAGE Zoom out to explore worldwide cycle networks, or zoom in to see detailed local cycling infrastructure, quiet routes, and facilities near you. Ready to rediscover your local area on your bicycle? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.worldbikemap.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CycleMaps at 5.0 against World Bike Map's 4.6. CycleMaps also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%). World Bike Map's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. CycleMaps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and World Bike Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CycleMaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of CycleMaps's written reviews are positive against 50% of World Bike Map's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CycleMaps | World Bike Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | motocode ltd | Benjamin Collins |
Customer experience
CycleMaps
World Bike Map
Bugs and requests
CycleMaps
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect GPS location detection
- Inability to sign up or reset password
- Crashes or freezes when using certain features
Requested features
5 requests- 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
World Bike Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CycleMaps
- CycleMaps Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- CycleMaps Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
- CycleMaps Premium Family Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- CycleMaps Premium Family Year$29.991 Year
- Watch TrialFree
- CycleMaps Premium Lifetime$69.99
- CycleMaps Premium Family$99.99
World Bike Map
- Annual Subscription1 Year trial$2.991 Year
Questions
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