Comparison

Impulse E vs World Bike Map

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

Head to head
About

Impulse E

This app offers advanced E-Bike navigation with route planning across multiple continents. Connect to your Impulse Evo E-bike for on-display instructions, record and share your rides, and discover points of interest. It also integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth E-bike connectivity
  • Multi-continent route planning
  • On-display navigation instructions
  • Trip recording and sharing
  • Points of Interest (POIs)
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Use your Bluetooth- connection and the Impulse Evo E-bike Navigation app for a new generation of E-Bike navigation system. Take advantage of best bicycle route planning for routes across Europe, Australia and the USA. Connect this app to Impulse cockpit and enjoy navigation instructions directly shown on the display. Plan your next round trip or use the classic planning mode by choosing starting point and destination of the trip. Record your trip data and share with your friends in social networks. Functional POIs (Points of Interest = POIs) as accommodation, food / drinks & bicycle service are available for you. Below the main functions are described more in detail. We are wishing you a good ride with your Impulses Evo E- Bike. Calculate route Start- Destination Choose between the everyday or leisure route. Define any number of intermediate targets. Round trip Define a location of your choice and choose the maximum round trip length. Choose one of various round routes which are available for you. Record route Record your routes and share them in social networks. My routes Recorded routes View and naming of recorded tracks (incl. Altitude data and map view). Sync your recorded tracks with the Naviki- Server. Manage routes you traveled on your own and describe them before sharing in social networks. Memorised routes View, manage and store routes, which you have marked on www.naviki.org or in the app with the action "Memorise". Apple Health integration on the Apple Watch app Settings Connect the app to Impulses Evo smart Display Information for navigation view at your Impulse Evo cockpit Connect to the Naviki- Server to sync app data and www.naviki.org Enable voice instructions Enable auto reroute function Rate Impulse App How to connect with Impulse Evo e-bike display? Prerequisite: Your smartphone uses communication with BTLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) 4.0, 4.1 BTLE 1. Activate Impulse Evo Ebike-system. 2. Start "Impulse E-Bike Navigation" app. 3. Select "Settings" in app menue. 4. Tap on "Select E-Bike". 5. The app will begin searching the Impulse Evo Cockpit. After a short time all Bluetooth enabled devices are displayed. 6. Select the Impulse Evo vehicle, which you want to connect to. You find the number of your Impulse Evo Cockpit on the back of the display. It is an eight digit serial number. 7. After selecting the preferred Impulse E-Bike there is shown a red hook. 8. Now select "Calculate route". 9. Choose the start point and destination/ configure Round trip 10. Select "Calculate". The title track, its length (in km) and travel time (in hours) are displayed. 11. Select "Start navigation". The navigation is now appearing in stages on your Impulse Evo smart cockpit. Charging your smart phone via USB- Plug of Impulse Evo cockpit To charge your smartphone please use a USB-OTG (on the go) Micro-cable. Caution: Keep attention to fasten smartphone and charger in a securely way. Otherwise cable or devices can get into rotating parts, which can lead to serious falls. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Support: impulse@naviki.org

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bike-friendly route discovery
  • Cycle-specific routing options
  • Bike-focused points of interest
  • Live GPS navigation
  • Ride recording and GPX export
  • Health integration
Features
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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

Screenshots

Impulse E3 screens
World Bike Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: World Bike Map at 4.5 against Impulse E's 3.5. World Bike Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Impulse E sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

World Bike Map holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Impulse E's written reviews are positive against 50% of World Bike Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impulse E ships an update monthly, World Bike Map weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Impulse E versus World Bike Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse EWorld Bike Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeemoBenjamin Collins

Customer experience

Impulse E

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative40.0%

World Bike Map

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Impulse E

One-time10
  • Find more points of interest$2.99
  • Austria$6.99
  • Arkansas$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Arizona$6.99
  • Alabama$6.99
  • Belgium$6.99
  • Papua New Guinea$6.99
  • California$8.99
  • Alaska$8.99
  • New Zealand$8.99
1 purchases

World Bike Map

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Impulse E free?
Impulse E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World Bike Map free?
World Bike Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Impulse E or World Bike Map?
World Bike Map is rated higher. Impulse E averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while World Bike Map averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Impulse E or World Bike Map have ads?
Impulse E shows ads; World Bike Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Impulse E or World Bike Map?
Impulse E ships an update monthly, and World Bike Map weekly. Most recently, Impulse E was updated on October 24, 2026 and World Bike Map on October 24, 2026.

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