Fair comparisons
The right app
for the ride.
Plenty of apps are great at navigation. Here's where each one shines, and where Tarmac's group-first approach is different.
Google Maps
Google Maps is the world's default navigation app. Tarmac is built for something narrower: planned drives and rides done together as a group.
Waze
Waze is famous for crowd-sourced traffic and getting you there fastest. Tarmac is for when the route itself is the point.
calimoto
calimoto is a popular motorcycle app known for its curvy route planning. Tarmac focuses on riding and driving planned routes together.
Kurviger
Kurviger is a detailed curvy-road planner loved by touring riders. Tarmac is designed for the ride itself, especially in groups.
Scenic
Scenic is a motorcycle navigation app with a strong route-sharing community. Tarmac's focus is group rides and convoys with clear roles.
REVER
REVER is known for ride tracking, stats and route discovery. Tarmac is navigation-first, built for the group on the road.
Beeline
Beeline makes a small handlebar device with simple arrow navigation. Tarmac is a full group navigation app for your phone.
TomTom GO Ride
TomTom GO Ride is TomTom's motorcycle route planning and navigation app. Tarmac is built around groups and rider-confirmed changes.
Last reviewed September 2026. Other apps change often — check their websites for current features. All trademarks belong to their owners.