Bikers Should Download These 4 Android Auto Apps For Their MotorcycleBGRAndrew MorriseyTue, September 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM UTCAdd us on GoogleEder Paisan/Getty ImagesThere are both pros and cons of Android Auto, but for the most part, it's looked at as an improved in-vehicle experience over simply controlling apps with your phone. With Android Auto, drivers can control things like music selection and volume levels, as well as functions within navigation and productivity apps. While the majority of Android Auto users are accessing the platform from within a standard, everyday vehicle, it's also accessible to motorcycle riders with a number of compatible apps that are beneficial to bikers specifically.Riding a motorcycle is a unique experience and because of this, there are several apps with features and modes designed for particular tasks, while using Android Auto on a motorcycle. Whether setting out for a local ride or an epic road trip, every biker should ensure the proper tech accompanies them. While there are numerous cool gadgets every motorcycle rider needs, here we're taking a look at some Android Auto apps that are worth downloading.Read more: How To Control An iPad With Your iPhoneSygicdaily_creativity/ShutterstockMost navigation apps are designed for the masses — everyday vehicles destined for everyday places. They put an emphasis on the fastest routes and the shortest drive times, while bikers often prefer a path less traveled. Sygic has a standard operating mode for everyday driving, but it also has a Motorbike Mode. This allows the user to choose more scenic and winding roads, in addition to providing a navigation screen tailored to motorcycles.AdvertisementAdvertisementSygic's Motorbike Mode works directly through Android Auto on a motorcycle's dashboard for a number of different manufacturers and models. It even integrates a full feature set that includes real-time lean angles, elevation data, speed limits, and weather. With certain motorcycle models, Sygic even provides larger maps and voice guidance through compatible Bluetooth helmets.While the Sygic app is free to install, Motorbike Mode does come with a cost. Accessing it requires a one-time purchase of $50. The Sygic app has more than 50 million downloads in the Google Play Store and it's amassed an overall rating of 4.1 stars. Popular options like Waze and Google Maps may be more comprehensive for local rides, but Sygic's Motorbike Mode makes it a unique piece of software for bikers who like to get out for weekend getaways or go on long, scenic road trips.CalimotoCalimotoWhere Sygic is a full navigation app that has a mode designed specifically for bikers, the entire Calimoto app is intended for those who regularly get out on their motorcycle. It positions itself in a sort of "for bikers, by bikers" way. Calimoto relies heavily on user-submitted routes from around the world, and functions well both as a navigation app and a route-discovery platform. Where it can come in more beneficial than other navigation apps is when you don't have a particular destination in mind.Every time a user tracks a ride with Calimoto, data like speed, altitude, and lean angles are logged. This lets riders compare their ride to other trips they've taken, as well as to other riders in the Calimoto community. The crowdsourcing aspect of the app is what sets it apart from other navigation apps bikers may prefer, but it's also what may give some riders pause about it. Several reviewers in the Google Play Store have reported user submitted routes that lead to nowhere, sometimes even along roads that don't exist.AdvertisementAdvertisementBut overall, Calimoto has received a 4.3-star overall rating in the Google Play Store, and that's across more than one million downloads. Its Android Auto integrations also make it a worthy app for bikers to consider. It puts selected routes and navigation information right on a motorcycle's dashboard display.AccuWeather: Weather RadarPJ McDonnell/ShutterstockGloomy weather is a far greater risk to a motorcycle ride than it is to a Sunday drive with the family. Every biker needs to have a pretty solid idea of impending weather before they hit the road throughout each day of a trip, as well as whether or not a storm is on the way when they just want to ride around town. The AccuWeather app provides real-time weather alerts for hyper-specific locations, giving riders a good idea of when rain may fall at any given point throughout their ride.As far as Android Auto integrations go, the app can show current weather conditions and short-range forecasts right on a motorcycle's dashboard display. It can even provide riders with severe weather alerts right on the screen should any bad weather be heading in their direction.While the AccuWeather app is incredibly popular with more than 100 million downloads in the Google Play Store, reviewers are mixed about it. It has a 3.5-star overall rating across more than 2.5 million reviews. Some users report disappointment in the app's design, while many consider it their favorite weather app. Several of the AccuWeather app's most popular features are available through the free, ad-supported version, while more comprehensive features are available through subscriptions.CampendiumCampendiumBikers setting out for road trips will want to be sure they find proper places to sleep along the way. For those who are setting out on their motorcycle to enjoy the great outdoors, an app called Campendium is worth taking a look at. At heart it's among the apps every RV owner should download, as it provides RV-safe navigation and extensive information on places to park large rigs for extended periods of time. But Campendium's database of campgrounds and overnight parking areas has made it popular among bikers too.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe app covers more than 70,000 campgrounds across both the United States and Canada, including information on which spots allow tent setups and whether or not there's access to bathrooms and running water. BLM land is popular among road trippers because it's free and allows for extended stays, and Campendium includes information for BLM land, Forest Service land, and even campgrounds within National Parks. The app can be tapped into through Android Auto for turn-by-turn navigation, to search for campgrounds and points of interest, and to find nearby gas stations and rest stops.RVers and bikers have been turning to Campendium for travel convenience for years, but its following has become more divided. A lot of reviewers on the Google Play Store speak of it glowingly, while several others feel it only deserves a 1-star rating. Many of the poor reviews seem to have come during an acquisition period, dropping its overall rating to 1.8 stars. But Campendium looks to be rebounding in that regard, with several 5-star ratings among its more recent reviews.How we selected these Android Auto apps for bikersJpgfactory/Getty ImagesThere are essential Android Auto apps you need to install if you own an everyday vehicle, but here motorcycle riders were our sole focus. The apps listed here can benefit riders across varying types of journey. These include daily commutes, local getaways, and long-range road trips. Our only technical hurdle for each app was that it offered helpful features and integration through Android Auto.Enjoyed this article? Sign up to BGR's free newsletter and add us as a preferred search source or follow us on Google for the latest in tech and entertainment, plus tips and advice you'll actually use.Read the original article on BGR.
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