Bicycle sat nav: the 3 best apps for Android and iOS

Not only for car drivers, but also for cyclists there are useful navigation apps for Android and iOS. We present three of the best bike sat navs for your smartphone.

1.Bike navigation system: Komoot for Android and iOS

• Komoot combines a navigation system for cyclists with a tour planner. Based on parameters such as your condition, the desired duration and the distance, you can quickly put together your desired bike route.
• The app itself is free, but you have to purchase individual regions by in-app purchase. The app guides you to your desired destination via voice navigation.
• Komoot is available for free download for Android and iOS.

2. Bicycle navigation system: Naviki for Android and iOS

• Similar to Komoot, Naviki is suitable for route planning and shows you the desired route using voice navigation.
• You can also choose special routes for mountain bikes or racing bikes. The individual cards can be saved offline for a fee, so that you do not need an internet connection on the go.
• At CHIP you will find Naviki for Android and iOS for download.

3. Bicycle navigation system: Google Maps for your smartphone

• Google Maps is also suitable for bicycle navigation. To do this, select the bicycle symbol in the selection of your route.
• Maps shows you the navigation instructions in advance in text form and informs you about the level of the route. You can be guided by voice instructions while driving.
• The current version of Google Maps can be found at CHIP for free download for Android and iOS.

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