Comparison

Route Explorer vs RouteRiderPro

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

Head to head
About

Route Explorer

Features
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Route Explorer: Map Your Freedom. Motorcycling isn't just about getting from point A to B; it's about the journey itself. Route Explorer kicks in where standard navigation endsβ€”when the real adventure begins. Whether you are following a curated track or blazing a new trail, you are never alone in the wild. WHY ROUTE EXPLORER? Standard maps won't show you that single track deep in the forest or the gravel road leading to the summit. Route Explorer guides you with "Trace" technology and allows you to map the unknown with the "Tracker" feature. KEY FEATURES: Live Route Recording: Be the pioneer! Record your ride in real-time, map your path, and create your own GPX files to share with friends. TET & Curated Routes: Get one-click access to the world's most popular adventure routes, including the Trans Euro Trail (TET). Trace Mode: No annoying "turn right" voice commands. Just you, your bike, and the line you need to follow. Pure rally experience. GPX Management: Import routes you found online or export your own recorded rides effortlessly. Events: Plan group rides, set a meeting point and time, and invite fellow riders. Discover events near you or create your own β€” public or private. Set a check-in radius so everyone knows exactly where to meet. No more scattered WhatsApp messages. One tap to plan, one tap to join. Terrain Analysis:Β  No room for surprises. See the Asphalt vs. Dirt ratio before you go and choose your tires accordingly. Rally Style HUD:Β  Track speed, altitude, distance, and direction on a large, high-contrast interface designed for glove usage. My Garage:Β  Add your motorcycles to your profile and build your digital garage. WHO IS IT FOR?Β  For those escaping the city, weekend campers, pioneers who love exploring new paths, and every rider who loves getting their tires dirty. Less Noise. More Routes. Discover and Record with Route Explorer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://routeexplorer.hithemes.io/tr/privacy

About

RouteRiderPro

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RouteRiderPro allows users to track and save motorcycle routes using GPS. Users can create routes, view details, and record rides in real time.

Screenshots

Route Explorer4 screens
RouteRiderPro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RouteRiderPro at none against Route Explorer's 2. RouteRiderPro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Route Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Route Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RouteRiderPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Route Explorer ships an update every 2 months, RouteRiderPro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Route Explorer versus RouteRiderPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoute ExplorerRouteRiderPro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsmail ErustunBen Bayer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Route Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
None

RouteRiderPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Route Explorer free?
Route Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouteRiderPro free?
RouteRiderPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Route Explorer or RouteRiderPro have ads?
Neither Route Explorer nor RouteRiderPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Route Explorer or RouteRiderPro?
Route Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and RouteRiderPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Route Explorer was updated on November 5, 2026 and RouteRiderPro on November 9, 2026.

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