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2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited

2015 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback

2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 750

1996 BMW R850R

1979 BMW R65

Looks like the BDR group is favoring ONX...https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1144800114340387&set=a.557395466414191&__cft__[0]=AZV1Y1tDsrOMZpz_O7vI01xHwno9KhVvNBnIlOTtoozjy12O5Pe457vgH1L7RWkTYc9gJxPBS08dk8MSR5Gec0tcg633fn5CLPsJDo77eaFAy3IRiaWRhyvPaKC7g4pl0wbQ0kS5eaghZNql9treqg8MYykxzOb1XYsG70Lfz_syI2sO8U4yF9RhuSxBN0c153GWBy8tEWO_0L2ZFoYOuZ_b0a67xOvEiKhjDa7CgRifaw&__tn__=EH-R

My criteria for any navigation app runing from my phone is that it must be Android Auto/Carplay compatable. I either run AA/Carplay dummy units on my bikes or have built-in AA/Carplay capabilities in the bike's system. Depends on the bike.

I don't like having my phone mounted to my handlbar for many reasons.

The app also must be able to operate without a cell signal and use the phone's internal GPS.

Rever is not AA/Carplay compatable.

Apps that I use are Google Maps, OsmAnd, and TomTom Go. They have downloadable maps and can import/export gpx files. I just started using TomTom Go this past year and like it and use it the most when I have a gpx file I want to follow. TomTom has greatly improved over the past 10 years. I thought I would never use TomTom again, it was so horrible, but they have made their software available as an app and it runs very well.

Just my $.02. Everyone has their own personal requirements for their type of riding.

2020 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited

2015 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback

2007 Moto Guzzi Breva 750

1996 BMW R850R

1979 BMW R65

For what it's worth, Rever(paid version) does have an option to download maps/navigation to be used offline- in areas without cell service. GPS in your phone will still function just as your standalone GPS does(as long as it has a clear view of the sky).

Google maps also has the ability to download maps for offline use.

I think Brian Evans has used Gaia off road app which has a lot of trails/off-road roads mapped by others. I've personally never used it.

I've also heard of off roaders using OnX off-road app.

Any phone based app is going to require you to either have the maps for the area you are riding in downloaded and on the phone or have cell service in the area you are riding. When we were out in Pa for the 450 a few weeks ago I took an alternate route off the gps track and when I wasn't sure I stopped to double check on the phone and I had no service... We were less than 10 miles from route 30 but still no service.

If you are going to be out of cell service area it is imperative that you have an app that allows you to download maps of the area you will be travelling in.

This is why I do not like phone apps for navigation.

Garmin does have map sets available that include off road trails etc. but you need to pay for them. They only work on certain units shown on the page below...

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/off-road-maps/

Have you looked into the BDR (Backcountry Discovery Routes) they seem to have it figured out and probably recommend an app and maps to install...

https://ridebdr.com/download-tracks/https://ridebdr.com/download-tracks/

I always have a Garmin GPS and cell on the bars. I was just thinking the Rever might show previous rider's tracks. I'm looking to find gravel roads in PA to take my XT250 and TW200.

I'll pass on the Rever app and look elsewhere.

I have used Rever to record a few of my rides. I usually put my phone in my tank bag plugged into a charger.

I have never used it to guide me on a ride.

More often than not I forget to open it and start recording before I go for a ride.

Like Wayne, I prefer to follow my Garmin GPS as it's better in bright conditions.

I actually watch my speed on that more than the bikes speedometer as the F800 speedometer is oval shaped which means the needle is short so you kind of guess at a "range" of your speed when at cruising speed of 40-60mph.

I have/had Rever on my phone but uninstalled it because I don't really use it. I prefer a real/dedicated GPS which for me is easier to see in bright daylight. If you don't have all of the maps downloaded for the area you are riding in if you lose cell signal you don't have a map.

I'm looking for a app to help discover and ride two lane and gravel single track routes, probably in Pennsylvania. I get discount offers for Rever every time I buy something from Revzilla. So, I'm thinking about giving it a one year try.

Is anyone using it ?

I also belong to a Facebook Pa off road riding group and that group posts gpx files but some seem a little far away for a mid-week day ride.

I thought the Rever app might offer a way for me to find some routes on my own.

Any suggestions?