Frequently askedquestions
Pricing, CarPlay, GPX, group rides, voice guidance… Answers to the questions we get the most, with the right guide for each.
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Is Vroom GPS really free?
Yes. Every feature is free: navigation, loops, road trips, group rides, GPX import, CarPlay and Android Auto. No subscription, no ads. The project is funded by riders who buy us a beer and by our partners.
Does it work with CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Navigation is shown on the CarPlay or Android Auto screen of your motorcycle (or your car), with road alerts and speed limits.
Can I import a GPX file?
Yes. Import a GPX file (roadbook, Garmin track…) in the app or on the web: Vroom GPS turns it into a ride-ready road trip with turn-by-turn navigation. You can also export your road trips as GPX.
Can I plan my road trip on a computer?
Yes. The web app runs in any browser on PC or Mac, nothing to install. Your road trips are then available in the mobile app.
How do I ride as a group?
Create a ride, invite your friends with a link, and everyone sees the other riders' live position on the map, with the distance between you.
Using the app
How do I create a loop ride around me?
Slide up the bottom panel, tap Quick ride, pick the distance and optionally a direction, then tap Generate: Vroom suggests three loops starting where you are. Read the guide →
How do I search for a destination and compare routes?
Tap the search bar, type a town, an address or a place and pick the right result. When several routes are possible, tap their number at the top of the screen to compare them. Read the guide →
What is the difference between Discover, Touring, Fast and Direct?
Discover looks for curvy roads and great scenery, Touring for scenic roads without motorways, Fast for the quickest route (motorways included) and Direct for the most direct route, small roads included. Read the guide →
How do I stop navigation?
Slide up the bottom panel during navigation, tap Stop Navigation and confirm. Read the guide →
How do I find a petrol station near me?
Tap the fuel chip under the search bar: stations around you appear on the map. Same idea for restaurants, hotels and parking. Read the guide →
How do I get a more natural voice on iPhone?
Download a free Premium or Enhanced voice in your iPhone's accessibility settings, then pick it in Vroom's Settings → Voice Guidance. Read the guide →
Group rides
Do my friends need Vroom GPS?
Yes, each rider installs the app (free on iPhone and Android) and joins the ride with the invite link. Learn more →
Is my position shared all the time?
No. Your position is only shared with the members of the ride, while the ride is active. Learn more →
How many riders can join a ride?
A ride is designed for groups of friends and clubs: invite everyone you ride with. Learn more →
Loop in 5 seconds
Does the loop always come back to my starting point?
Yes, a Quickride loop starts from your position (or the place you choose) and brings you back there. Learn more →
Can I choose the direction?
Yes. Leave it free, or choose a direction such as north or south-west to head towards a specific area. Learn more →
Can I edit the loop before leaving?
Yes. Open it in the editor to add stops or change the route, then save it to ride again later. Learn more →
AI road trips
Is the AI road trip planner free?
Yes, like everything in Vroom GPS. No subscription, no premium version. Learn more →
Can I change what the AI suggests?
Of course. Every stage can be moved, removed or added in the editor, on mobile or on the web. Learn more →
Does it work outside France?
Yes, you can plan road trips all over Europe and beyond. Learn more →
Curvy roads
How does Vroom GPS find curvy roads?
The Discover style favours winding and scenic roads over highways and main roads, to get the most enjoyable route for a motorcycle. Learn more →
Can I avoid tolls?
Yes, you can avoid toll roads and ferries for each route. Learn more →
Does it have voice guidance?
Yes, turn-by-turn voice guidance, in your intercom or on your phone, in 18 languages. Learn more →
GPX import & export
Which GPX files are supported?
Standard GPX files with routes or tracks, such as those exported by Garmin devices, roadbook websites or other apps. Learn more →
Can I import on my computer?
Yes, the web app lets you import, edit and export GPX files in your browser, then ride them in the mobile app. Learn more →
Is GPX import free?
Yes, import and export are free and unlimited. Learn more →
Road alerts
Which hazards can I report?
Accidents, slippery roads and general hazards. Traffic incidents such as roadworks and closures are also shown. Learn more →
Will I be warned while riding?
Yes, alerts on your route are announced by voice before you reach them. Learn more →
Do I need an account to report?
No account is needed to use Vroom GPS's main features. Learn more →
CarPlay & Android Auto
Which motorcycle screens are supported?
Any screen compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, built into the bike or added on the handlebars, as well as car screens. Learn more →
Is CarPlay / Android Auto support free?
Yes, like all of Vroom GPS's features. Learn more →
Can I see my group on CarPlay?
Yes, riders in your group and their messages are shown on the dashboard screen. Learn more →
Group ride safety
How do I know a rider in the group has stopped?
You see it on the map: their avatar stops moving and the distance between you grows. You can send them a quick message or ride back to them. Learn more →
Is the QRful emergency QR free?
Yes. The QRful emergency QR is free and you create it from your Vroom GPS profile. Physical accessories (tag, helmet strap clip, stickers…) are optional. Learn more →
Who can open my emergency QR in Vroom GPS?
Only members of your crews, and only if you have created your QRful. Outside the app, your sheet shows up when someone scans your QR, a first responder for example. Learn more →
Ready toride?
Install Vroom GPS and find your next ride this weekend.