Comparison

Impulse E vs Beeline Bike Compass

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

Beeline Bike Compass

Features
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Beeline Bike Compass helps cyclists get where they are going with a simple map, bike route planning, and a live directional compass. Pick a destination, compare the cycling route, then switch to compass mode to keep your ride focused. Beeline shows distance, estimated time, route context, and a clear arrow pointing toward where you need to go. Built for everyday bike rides, city exploring, quick errands, and simple point-to-point navigation, Beeline keeps the experience lightweight and easy to read on the move. Features: • Search for a destination or drop a point on the map • View cycling route distance and estimated time • Use a live compass arrow to stay oriented • See GPS accuracy, speed, and ETA while riding • Switch between kilometers and miles • Works without account creation, ads, or subscriptions Beeline is designed for cyclists who want a cleaner way to navigate: less clutter, fewer distractions, and a fast answer to “which way should I go?”

Screenshots

Impulse E3 screens
Beeline Bike Compass3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beeline Bike Compass at none against Impulse E's shown. Impulse E's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Impulse E versus Beeline Bike Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse EBeeline Bike Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperbeemoROWSHIP VENTURE STUDIO LLC

In-app purchases

None

Impulse E

No in-app purchases

None

Beeline Bike Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Impulse E free?
Impulse E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beeline Bike Compass free?
Beeline Bike Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Impulse E or Beeline Bike Compass have ads?
Impulse E shows ads; Beeline Bike Compass does not.

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