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Head-to-head

Ride with GPS vs Map My Ride With GPS Tracker

Ride with GPS 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Map My Ride With GPS Tracker
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is generally more reliable for basic ride tracking and ease of use, while Ride with GPS offers more advanced route planning and navigation features for serious cyclists, despite its usability issues.

Full reviews: Ride with GPS · Map My Ride With GPS Tracker

Map My Ride With GPS Tracker (App B) is praised for its ease of use and consistent tracking over many years, though some users report GPS inaccuracies and issues with data syncing. Ride with GPS (App A) offers superior route planning and navigation for complex rides but is often criticized for its clunky interface, syncing problems, and high cost.

Head to head

Features & Functionality edge: Ride with GPSR23R54R24R11
Ride with GPS Ride with GPS is lauded for its advanced route planning, mapping, and navigation tools, especially for gravel routes and complex rides, with some users calling it the 'best routing software on the planet' R23R54. However, its 'Explore' function for finding nearby routes is considered awful R24, and some users report issues with specific features like climb sections not showing correctly R11. Basic features like saving rides can be inconsistent R10, and the app struggles with syncing to external devices like Wahoo and Garmin R7R21.
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is appreciated for its core tracking of pace, time, and distance, with many users finding it easy to use and informative . It offers good tracking for individual rides and weekly recaps . However, some users note a lack of advanced features like real-time heart rate monitoring and the inability to view some info in metric and others in imperial . There are also complaints about the app not connecting to Apple Health R63.
Ease of Use & Interface edge: Map My Ride With GPS TrackerR8R13R22R28
Ride with GPS Ride with GPS is frequently criticized for its confusing and clunky interface, with users describing it as 'not intuitive' and having a 'terrible UX' R8R13R22R28. The mobile app is particularly noted as being worse than the laptop version R22, and some recent updates have made the route planner slower and less functional . Users also report issues with the keyboard behaving abnormally and screens looking strange after updates .
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is generally praised for being 'easy to use' and having a straightforward interface . However, some users find the layout poor and settings glitchy, with issues like not being able to save unit preferences . There are also complaints about ads interfering with use in the free version R75.
Reliability & Accuracy tieR31R1R10R3
Ride with GPS Ride with GPS has significant reliability issues, with users reporting that it 'rarely works' R31, fails to save progress R1R10, and has problems recording heart rate data from Apple Watch R3. Navigation is often inaccurate, sending users in the wrong direction or notifying of turns after passing waypoints R19R45. Some users also experience freezing and unresponsiveness on iOS devices .
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker Map My Ride With GPS Tracker receives mixed reviews on reliability and accuracy. Many users find it 'very accurate' and 'reliable' , with some using it for over a decade without issues . However, a significant number of users report GPS mileage being inaccurate, sometimes off by a mile on an 8-mile ride R66R76. The app also frequently pauses workouts unexpectedly and some users report it failing to record anything at all .
Price & Value tieR25R6R34R53
Ride with GPS Ride with GPS is considered 'too expensive' by some users R25, with the cost seeming 'high for the features provided' R6. Many essential features, like navigation, are locked behind a paid subscription R34R53R28. There are also complaints about being immediately charged despite a promised free trial .
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker Map My Ride With GPS Tracker is criticized for its monetization strategy, with users feeling 'everything comes with a fee today' and being immediately charged for a free trial . The presence of ads in the paid version is also a point of frustration . Some users feel the app is 'useless' without paying .
Support & Account Management edge: Ride with GPSR23R4R1R7
Ride with GPS Ride with GPS receives positive feedback for its customer service, with users stating they 'actually respond and help solve problems' R23. However, there are issues with account management, such as no way to manage subscriptions within the app R4 and difficulties deleting accounts R1. Syncing with external devices like Wahoo and Garmin is also a recurring problem R7R21.
Map My Ride With GPS Tracker Map My Ride With GPS Tracker has issues with account login, especially when offline . Some users report losing years of ride history without warning . There are also concerns about data privacy policies and forced upgrades with new consent requirements .
Pick Ride with GPS if

you are a serious cyclist who needs advanced route planning, mapping, and navigation for complex or off-road adventures, and you are willing to overlook a clunky interface and potential syncing issues for powerful features R23R54.

Pick Map My Ride With GPS Tracker if

you need a straightforward, easy-to-use app for basic ride tracking (distance, time, pace) and prefer a generally reliable experience for logging your cycling activities .

Evidence note: Both apps have a free tier and in-app purchases. Many negative reviews for both apps stem from free-tier limitations (ads, locked features) or issues with being charged immediately for a 'free' trial. This skews recent reviews negatively for both, making direct comparisons on price/value challenging as paying users often self-select as satisfied.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for route planning?
Ride with GPS (App A) is generally considered superior for route planning, mapping, and navigation, especially for complex routes and off-road cycling, with users praising its comprehensive tools R23R54. However, its 'Explore' function for finding routes is criticized R24.
Do these apps sync with other devices like Apple Watch or Garmin?
Ride with GPS (App A) has reported issues syncing with Apple Watch for heart rate data and with Wahoo and Garmin devices R3R7R21. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker (App B) has users wishing it connected to Apple Health R63, and some are confused about connecting to Garmin watches R104.
Are there issues with GPS accuracy?
Yes, both apps have reported GPS accuracy issues. Ride with GPS (App A) is criticized for inaccurate mapping and late turn notifications, leading to users going off-route R19R45. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker (App B) also has numerous complaints about GPS mileage being off, sometimes by a significant margin on longer rides R66R76.
Is the free version of either app useful?
The free version of Ride with GPS (App A) is described as 'literally a brick without subscription' for navigation or planning R53, though one user found the free mode 'on point' for basic rides R48. Map My Ride With GPS Tracker (App B) offers 'cool free features' R104, but many users complain about ads in the free version R75 and feel it's not worth downloading without paying .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R23] Ride with GPS 5/5 · US Way better than Strava: Ride with GPS has been excellent. The route planning, mapping, and navigation tools are far better than what I’ve been able to do with Strava, especially for real outdoor riding, gravel routes, and planning bigger rides. The customer service has also been great. They actually respond and help solve problems, which makes a big difference. Dylan’s tutorials are excellent too
  2. [R54] Ride with GPS 5/5 · US Best routing software: RWGPS is incomparable. It is the best routing Software on the planet with the feature set that no one can match. The complete ecosystem of the app and the web-based routing tool, especially with a paid membership is indispensable for a serious route crafter. I’ve tried other tools, and none can compete, especially for complex routing situations.
  3. [R24] Ride with GPS 3/5 · GB Could be excellent but has fundamental flaws: In general, and for very simple actions, this is a good app. It reliably tracks rides and provides good turn-by-turn route following instructions. BUT it has one major flaw, which renders it pretty much useless in my book. The problem lies in the ‘Explore’ function, where you search for nearby routes. This feature is downright awful. Let’s say you a
  4. [R11] Ride with GPS 4/5 · US Climbs are being added as descents: I like this app enough to purchase a year subscription. However, there is an issue that I am hoping can be resolved. Someone with Ride with GPS has escalated a ticket to developers but issue still not resolved. The Climb section isn’t showing climbs. Climbs appear to be added to descents. Curious if anyone else is experiencing this issue.
  5. [R8] Ride with GPS 4/5 · US Lousy instructions: You people need serious help with intuitiveness
  6. [R13] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Confusing: Confusing to end a ride even for my tech savvy son. If it starts OUT that way what other frustrating stuff have your IT folks put in it?
  7. [R22] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Mobile app: The mobile app on phone is clunky and doesn’t easily give points of destination accurately. Also not intuitive in using. I have been using RideGPS for a few years now but mostly on the laptop which is better than the mobile phone version.
  8. [R28] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Terrible UX: I hate that this app is a necessary evil. The UX is terrible. Dark patterns where you go to do something and find out you have to upgrade to get it.
  9. [R31] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Rarely works: When it works, it’s great. Unfortunately, it rarely works.
  10. [R1] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US well - its not good: The app does not save my progress and I fear it will bill me even though I did not intend to give it that permission. Having trouble deleting my account now.
  11. [R10] Ride with GPS 2/5 · US Not what I would like!: The basic app is all I want or need. My biggest disappointment is that I can’t consistently save my rides! The app won’t see my home WiFi. As a result, the ride doesn’t get recorded. This seems to be happening more often. It’s happened twice this month.
  12. [R3] Ride with GPS 3/5 · US Frequent Apple Watch issues: The app frequently failed to record heart rate data from my watch. This has been an ongoing issue for over a year..
  13. [R25] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Ouch $$$$$: Too expensive for me
  14. [R6] Ride with GPS 3/5 · US Needs Update: The Home Screen looks like it was designed a decade ago. The cost seems high for the features provided
  15. [R34] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Can’t navigate: Have always been able to follow navigation without having to pay. Got started on a sponsored race and found out I had to pay in order to use the navigation. This put me at risk and in danger in the middle of a ride to have to try to figure out how to pay or get lost or worse.
  16. [R53] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Useless: Literally a brick without subscription. No navigation or planning is possible
  17. [R4] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Bad Account Support: There is no way to manage your subscription using the app
  18. [R7] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Doesn’t actually sync with Wahoo: Doesn’t sync with My Elemnt. Keeps putting me in a loop appwise despite my signing up for a membership. Then online my membership is not showing. Terrible. PS my device DID ack connect new app RWGPS and STILL could not send route to device. WTF. Now I have to download GPX. What friggin year is this, 1999?
  19. [R21] Ride with GPS 3/5 · GB Garmin: Finding it hard to sync with Garmin devices. When it does sync, the route is pretty extraordinary and I spend most of my time “off course”. This could be as much a problem with Garmin but it should be easier.
  20. [R63] Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 3/5 · US Wish it connected to the health app: Mac
  21. [R19] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US Bad tracking and late notifications: App does not accurately map tracks and notifies you of turns after you pass the waypoint. Rode over and extra mile for difficult MTB trails due to bad tracking
  22. [R45] Ride with GPS 1/5 · US No thanks. We’re done.: Trip in Holland was the worst ever directions. Kept giving mirrored directions. And took us through the worst route through cities in rush hour. Dangerous situations.
  23. [R66] Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 3/5 · US Milage: GPS mileage is off other that works well
  24. [R76] Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 1/5 · US Utterly unreliable: That app completely unreliable. On a regular basis is does not track my bike ride accurately. Today it was off by nearly a mile on an 8 mile ride. It shows my cutting through peoples yards, riding through houses, cutting corners, etc. It’s a joke. It accurate more often than not, but the rate of inaccuracy is completely unacceptable.
  25. [R48] Ride with GPS 5/5 · US Great: My go to app for rides. Free mode and it’s on point. Thank you!!
  26. [R104] Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 5/5 · US Great App!: Good solid app with a lot of cool free features. A bit confused on how to connect to my garmin watch, but besides that very useful!
  27. [R75] Map My Ride With GPS Tracker 3/5 · US Why ads?????: It’s fine. It does what I want. But it gives me ads every time I open it. I just want to open and ride. That’s it.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store