# calimoto Motorcycle Navigation

> Scenic motorcycle ride planner & GPS maps. Discover curvier routes in 2 mins!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.calimoto.calimoto](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.calimoto.calimoto)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.calimoto.calimoto`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** calimoto GmbH
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 4,557,617
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (55,126 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.08.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2018-03-13
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calimoto.calimoto)
- **Website:** [http://calimoto.com](http://calimoto.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://calimoto.com/information/privacy-policy](https://calimoto.com/information/privacy-policy)

## Description

**calimoto Motorcycle Navigation** is a scenic route planner and GPS navigation app built for riders who prefer twisty backroads over boring highways. Create curvy motorcycle routes in minutes, follow turn-by-turn voice directions, discover biker-friendly points of interest, and save rides with GPS tracking.

The app supports GPX import and export, offline maps for remote trips, Android Auto-compatible displays, and post-ride analysis including lean angle and acceleration data. Premium members get worldwide offline maps, unlimited ride tracking, speed limits, hazard warnings, and advanced navigation features.

## Rankings

- #25,865 — Overall
- #21 — Maps and navigation (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.MAP_TEMPLATES`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.calimoto.calimoto.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Calimoto is praised for excellent twisty-route planning and a smooth, easy-to-use experience with useful rider features and ride-out discovery. However, it struggles with Android Auto absence, paywall pricing, and reliability issues like GPS drops, lag, and battery drain. Route accuracy can be inconsistent, and the UI can feel cluttered. Overall, strong planning powers are offset by usability and cost concerns, especially for Android Auto users and long rides.

### Pros

- Excellent twisty-route planning and strong route discovery.
- Smooth performance and an easy-to-use interface with ongoing improvements.
- Rider-focused features (Twisties Highlights, Round Trip) and useful ride-out/place discovery.

### Cons

- No Android Auto integration / support.
- Pricing behind a subscription is considered expensive compared with competitors.
- Performance and reliability issues: GPS/signal loss, lag, freezes, and battery drain.
- Route quality can be inconsistent, including dirt tracks or missing minor roads.
- UI can feel cluttered and confusing, with too many options and some waypoint ordering issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.calimoto.calimoto)