BRouter Offline Navigation

Name: BRouter Offline Navigation
Rating: 3.35 (1427 reviews)
Author: Dr. Arndt Brenschede

By: Dr. Arndt Brenschede

Configurable, (bike-) Router for OFFLINE Navigation, based on open data.

Features & Capabilities

BRouter Offline Navigation is a configurable, elevation-aware router designed primarily for biking, enabling offline route calculation using open data. It complements existing map applications without displaying maps itself, integrating through service interfaces or waypoint databases. This design allows routes, including longer distances, to be pre-calculated or dynamically recalculated if off-track, accommodating personal preferences and nogo areas for obstacle avoidance. Users benefit from multiple routing modes and profiles adaptable to various transportation methods, especially cycling, with an experimental car routing feature also included. The built-in download manager helps acquire necessary routing data for seamless offline use, making BRouter an essential tool for cyclists seeking customizable and reliable offline navigation solutions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping

By:

Dr. Arndt Brenschede

Downloads:

393,200 589

Rating:

3.35

(1,427) 1 new ratings

Version:

1.7.8 Last updated: 2026-04-21

Version code:

Creation date:

2014-03-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
btools.routingapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

3.11MB

Email:

Ar*****@web.de

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

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# 110,368 ▼ 99

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Developed by:

Dr. Arndt Brenschede

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=btools.routingapp

Email:

Ar*****@web.de

Website:

http://brouter.de/brouter

User Reviews

BRouter Offline Navigation is praised for strong offline routing and customizable profiles, especially when used as an extension to OsmAnd or Locus Map. It’s free and highly capable for outdoor routing. However, users frequently cite a dated, hard-to-use UI, crashes, the need for other apps to function, documentation gaps, and occasional routing inaccuracies. The app shows strong potential when properly set up, but stability and usability drawbacks hinder consistent, broad adoption.

Pros

Powerful offline routing with customizable profiles for biking/hiking.
Works as an extension to existing navigation apps (e.g., OsmAnd, Locus Map), reducing the need to install multiple map apps.
Free and highly capable, with many reviewers calling it excellent or the best in its category.
Valuable for planning and saving routes for outdoor activities like hiking and bicycling.
Effective and reliable once properly configured with the right map tool.

Cons

Poor UI/UX and non-intuitive design that makes it hard to use.
Instability: crashes or the app exits after selecting a profile or configuring settings.
Not a standalone app: it relies on other navigation apps to function, which is not obvious from the app’s name or UI.
Documentation is lacking or out-of-date, with unclear instructions on how to use.
Occasional routing accuracy issues (e.g., car routing unstable, bike routing choosing highways) and other reliability quirks.