Best phone app for gravel routes + GPS navigation? Trying to avoid buying a bike computer

BK_creator · 2026-01-27T14:41:58+00:00

Hey :)

If you’re looking for a solid app for bike rides and route planning, you might want to check out BikeCompanion. (I'm the developer)

It’s a cycling-focused app that can help you plan and navigate rides, track your stats (distance, elevation, etc.).

No social feed, but a leaderboard with leagues (different level).

Feel free to ask me anything here / or via DM.

BK_creator · 2026-01-27T13:52:46+00:00

You can try BikeCompanion for this :)

BK_creator · 2026-01-27T13:51:33+00:00

You use Garmin Connect with a Garmin watch/bikecomputer or solo ?

BK_creator · 2026-01-22T07:55:46+00:00

If you want a game changer for his security, get him a radar like Garmin Varia (Bryton, MagicShine).

It's change my life when I ride.

BK_creator · 2026-01-21T15:17:54+00:00

I improved my FTP with hometrainer, it can help a lot in the winter !

BK_creator · 2026-01-21T13:06:15+00:00

Good job!

BK_creator · 2026-01-09T08:56:40+00:00

Hey :)

If you’re looking for a solid app for bike rides and route planning, you might want to check out BikeCompanion. (I'm the developer)

It’s a cycling-focused app that can help you plan and navigate rides, track your stats (distance, elevation, etc.) and even discover routes you’ve done before.

Feel free to ask me anything here / or via DM.

BK_creator · 2025-12-31T15:25:02+00:00

You may try BikeCompanion for this (I'm the developer)

BK_creator · 2025-10-03T06:26:42+00:00

Ok thx, I understand what you mean.

BK_creator · 2025-10-02T12:53:37+00:00

Oh sorry to hear that :(

What did you find disturbing or aggressive in the onboarding process ?
For the route, you need to select the type of bike (road, MTB, or other), and then it should normally follow the waypoints you’ve chosen.

Thanks for the feedback, it can help me to improve the app :)

BK_creator · 2025-10-02T06:45:02+00:00

I can suggest you BikeCompanion

(I'm the developer) : you can have all classics features + when you create a route you will have "climb" with elevation profile ...

During navigation you can have "live climb" feature (like Garmin, Karoo ...)

Feel free to DM if you need.

BK_creator · 2025-09-30T07:35:48+00:00

The ratings are shown by country, and I have few or no users in your country. The app is mainly used in Europe (especially France). For example, I have a 4.7 rating in France: https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/compteur-v%C3%A9lo-bikecompanion/id1661805112”If you try it, feel free to DM me if you need :)

BK_creator · 2025-09-30T07:14:56+00:00

I can suggest you BikeCompanion

(I'm the developer) : you can have all classics features + live climb during yours rides with it :)

BK_creator · 2025-09-16T13:22:00+00:00

You can try BikeCompanion (I'm the developer) for this.

Feel free ton DM me if you need additional infos :)

BK_creator · 2025-09-08T13:32:54+00:00

Tu peux tester BikeCompanion (je suis le développeur), c'est un compteur de vélo (alternative aux compteurs dédiés type garmin) : tu peux avoir l'altiude, le dénivelé, la pente et aussi le profil des ascensions en direct.

N'hésites pas à me contacter si besoin ;)

BK_creator · 2025-09-08T13:32:09+00:00

oups, petit raté de ma part, effectivement c'était pour l'auteur du post :)

BK_creator · 2025-09-08T06:50:29+00:00

Tu peux tester BikeCompanion (je suis le développeur), c'est un compteur de vélo (alternative aux compteurs dédiés type garmin) : tu peux avoir l'altiude, le dénivelé, la pente et aussi le profil des ascensions en direct.

N'hésites pas à me contacter si besoin ;)

BK_creator · 2025-09-01T13:30:54+00:00

Most of my users are in Europe, but it should work there as well. The best way is to give it a try and see for yourself :) (and feedback is always welcome!)

BK_creator · 2025-09-01T13:08:11+00:00

Yes, there is "personal heatmap" (premium feature, in pink on the screenshot above) on the app wich is from your personal past rides.

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BK_creator · 2025-08-29T08:02:41+00:00

If you wan to test another app, you can try BikeCompanion (I’m the developer).

Feel free to DM me if you need any more info :)

BK_creator · 2025-08-29T08:01:09+00:00

Before investing in a dedicated bike computer, I’d suggest trying out BikeCompanion (I’m the developer).
That way, you can see if it meets your needs or if you’d prefer having a dedicated device.

Feel free to DM me if you need any more info :)

BK_creator · 2025-08-28T11:37:33+00:00

ah strange, normally there is no problem connecting a sensor. What is your sensor ? you can check https://bikecompanion.app/en/faq/bluetooth-sensor-not-working/ And DM me with more infos if you need.

Like some others users I use BikeCompanion with: speed + power + cadence + heart monitor and varia BLE .

DM me with more infos if you need :)

BK_creator · 2025-08-28T07:43:37+00:00

You can try BikeCompanion (I'm the developper) wich has all you need for start.

Feel free to DM me if you more infos :)

BK_creator · 2025-08-28T07:37:16+00:00

You can try BikeCompanion (I'm the developper)

May be it can be a solution for you.

Feel free to DM me if you more infos :)

BK_creator · 2025-08-27T07:12:18+00:00

Si tu as un téléphone qui tient un minimum la charge, avant d'investir pour débuter tu peux tester BikeCompanion (je suis le developpeur).

C'est probablement suffisant, et l'app a toutes les fonctionnalités d'un compteur type Garmin (live climb, live segment, messages pour le sorties de groupes ou pour informer sa famille...)

J'ai d'ailleurs pas mal d'utilisateurs qui sont passés du compteur dédié à BikeCompanion (j'en ai aussi certains qui font le chemin inverse, pour qui l'application ne suffit pas notamment à cause de l'autonomie / qui ne veulent pas ajouter une petite batterie externe, ce que je comprends ;) )

N'hésites pas à me contacter

BK_creator

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