Rever - Smart Phone Motorcycle Navigation put to the test!

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There is lots of choice if you want to run navigation from your smartphone, but over the last few months I've been checking out Rever. It does everything you would expect a navigation app to do, but it's got a few extra features up its sleeve including compatibility with Apple Car Play. So in this video, I take a look at the phone app and desktop use, create a route and jump on the Africa Twin to test it out. For more information on the app and what it can do, check out www.rever.co/
The phone is secured with a Quadlock mount and case, for more information you can see the complete range at www.quadlockcase.co.uk/
Intro - 00:00
Phone App - 00:21
Desktop route planning - 02:07
Testing it on the road - 04:20
Conclusion - 13:31

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@ChefDaveWillard Год назад

Thanks for this - I signed up earlier this winter for Rever and haven't had any time to use it. Looks like it was a good choice.

@Valentino50541 9 месяцев назад

Put on Gear ( Jacket) Turn on helmet headset (Cardo) Put your helmet on. Plug the phone into the bike. Turn the bike on. Press ok. Start bike. Open car play. Open rever on bike. Open rever on phone Choose favorites on the bike. Choose to ride it. Turn on CB Connect CB bluetooth. Mount bike Put on gloves. Ride. No big deal! It like starting 5 1937 Harley's LOL! Thank Man. You have been very helpful. I have used it for three days now without issue.

@hopgood007 2 года назад

Hi Tony, cracking video and review as usual - will be checking Rever out (currently use Waze). As a keen motorcyclist and a horse rider it was great to see you pull over. It is massively appreciated by horse riders and nearly always it is motorcyclists who are the most accommodating. Most people think horse riders take horses on the road for the sake of it. I only ever ride on a road as a very last resort when trying to get to another field and because I don't have horse box. Thanks again for a great video sir.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

No problem Paul, I always stop unless the rider waves me past. I dont want to spook a horse as much as I want to get in the way of a spooked horse!

@disco41 2 года назад

Nice little vlog as always gonna try the free version 👍

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Cheers

@dstjepan Год назад

Respect for the stopper the horse riders… as you have a bunch of them insight that lovely engine.

@mancavemoto Год назад

I always stop, a spooked horse is no fun for anybody!

@AVweb Год назад

Outstanding video review and superb example of courtesy for stopping for the horses. We could do with a little more of that over on this side of the Atlantic.

@mancavemoto Год назад

Thank you

@Valentino50541 10 месяцев назад

I purchase a 1 year subscription for Rever. So far it seems a little glitchy. Maybe I don't have all the setup proper. So I am going to give it a fair chance. Thanks for all your help on this.

@tylerhunter7272 Год назад

Great way to review the app while riding.

@mancavemoto Год назад

Thanks

@commonclay0070 2 года назад

Thank you for this information. I’ll give it a try.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

No problem

@shawngreenwood7825 2 года назад

Just signed up, haven't had time to play with the app. Seems easy enough though. Thanks for putting this together.

@mancavemoto Год назад

No problem!

@dalehawkes1698 2 года назад

Great video as always TONY I use it a lot I also use the full version of Calimoto would appreciate your thoughts on it and as a back to back maybe 🏍🏍👍👍

@jonathanr7049 2 года назад

Rever it is . Thanks for the video :)

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@KnottyNekoCrafts 10 месяцев назад

Looking forward to giving this app a try! What unit are you using for the apple car play? Looking forward to future videos and digging into the old.

@thesmithsmaf Год назад

Love your channel Tony - I am learning so much, and currently looking at different apps for sharing GPX files to my Garmin Zumo, will check out REVER now - btw whats that nice jacket you're rocking?

@mancavemoto Год назад

Thank you very much! I must admit that i use the Tom Tom desktop route planner a lot, then drop the gpx file on to my Xumo XT 🤐

@billesbacon 4 месяца назад

I am looking forward to using REVER to navigate while delivering my bacon in the states.

@riderx2760 Год назад

Hello Tony! How does one plan a route on a desktop or laptop and then list the turn by turn directions? I have the Rever Pro version but cannot quite figure out how to get a list of my turns and miles traveled on each leg of the route.

@Kevb69 2 года назад

I use Scenic, looks similar. Not really bothered about the social side of things and thought the Calimoto was too expensive for the limited use I would have of it

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yep I’ve used Scenic too which is really good, I like the desktop route planner on this app. Having said that I still use my TomTom Rider 550 quite a bit

@robgerety 8 месяцев назад

Great review. I am looking for something like this to replace my old TomTom app that I loved for all around navigation including winding roads type routes that I love to follow with my little roadster. Tell me - do you find that this app would also function well as a standard navigation app in your car? Or should you have two apps, one for the winding back roads functionality and one for general motorcar navigation??

@mancavemoto 8 месяцев назад

It could do yes, Scenic is another good one and i've been using the Tom Tom Go phone app via Carplay which is another option

@nikoscosmos 2 года назад

Tony, thanks for clear and succint review. A question please, is it possible to download routes in gpx format to a Garmin gps?

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yes, once youve planned and saved a route you can download it as a gpx file to be used on other devices

@ttrguy9952 2 года назад

I downloaded and tried this one. It's a "NO GO" for me. #1 It's on a phone that if you loose signal you are TOAST. #2 It's on a phone that you can't see in bright sunshine. #3 It's on a tiny screen. #4 A dedicated GPS does NOT rely on cell towers and is easier to read. I have been using a "Beeline" unit and their software. EFFING bulletproof! You can download their software for free on their sight. Works on your phone and you can buy the BEELINE pointer for mounting on your bike. I have a unit on all my bikes now. Genius Tech. Even if your phone craps out it will still remember the route albeit without route updates. Best thing I ever bought!!!! Great channel SIR!!! 🙌👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂

@lpete531 2 года назад

I'm with on this app, I had the free vision, and didn't enjoy it at all. Now the beeline I may try it 👍🏽

@markhenry192 2 года назад

Beeline was a total nightmare for me, never seemed to get it to work. Returned it back to beeline without requesting a refund (and never got one!).

@ttrguy9952 2 года назад

@@markhenry192 🤔??? Sounds like a FAKE post to me! Yeh, OK, you just sent it back.... Riiiiiiiiiight....

@DLL969 2 года назад

You can download the maps so they work without a signal, the same as google maps.

@markhenry192 2 года назад

@@ttrguy9952 up to you what you choose to believe. I got extremely frustrated with it and simply returned it in a moment of disgust and anger! Further more it was the chrome coloured one + £30/40 of accessories. I am half hoping they sell it on as I suggested and give me half the money, again as I suggested. No idea why you think I should make that up!

@WatermarquePaul 2 года назад

TomTom app for me, built in maps so no phone signal issues and desktop planning app. Quadlock case with vibe damper and wireless charging.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

A good app. You can also download the maps on Rever

@jackleonard2088 2 года назад

Tony great review as always. Quick question. I don’t often ride near any horses, did you pull over and turn off your bike to keep them calm or was it just a coincidence? Btw my step brother lived on Dick avenue and he was quite thrilled when he moved away. 😀

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Thanks, yes I stopped specifically for the horses. I tend to do it all the time unless the rider waves me on. It only takes a few seconds and I’d rather that than spook the horses. I usually end up having a nice chat with the riders too

@CatylisticRevo62 Год назад

I've had several complications with rever. The "auto pause" is real fun. I was at a stoplight in heavy traffic. Light turns green. A minute later, I look to see where my turn is at and my screen shut off. No biggie, I can hit a button with gloves. Now it wants my fingerprint or pattern. Not safe to do in heavy traffic. This was the 3rd attempt to use the app. The first 2 attempts: the screen froze, next I was unable to put route in. Oh yes, also, you can't get turn by turn Navi unless u pay for Rever Pro...

@mancavemoto Год назад

I must admit, I now prefer not to use my phone for navigation. I find a dedicated gps or something like the Beeline are a better/simpler option, for some of the reasons you've stated.

@1motorandy 11 месяцев назад

I'm using an 8" Samsung Active 3 for navigation. All the mapping apps I've tried so far, dim the screen presumably to forestall the screen burn-in. Does Revver give you a chance to keep the screen bright so it can be seen in bright sunlight?

@jayalexander8027 2 года назад

Hey Tony. I recently paid for a Calimoto subscription. If you’ve used it how do they stack up against each other?

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

I've not tried Calimoto yet. Scenic is another great app and TomTom have no launched a phone app too

@metallimacca1 2 года назад

I did have the Rever app on the the phone, but I find Calimoto is far superior for route planning & navigation. Rever is trying to be a hybrid of Calimoto & Strava - but doesn't seem to do particularly well at either IMHO.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment, and interesting given @hongda ‘s post above

@metallimacca1 2 года назад

@@mancavemotoThe default for biking is obviously to choose the twisty roads & certainly Calimoto can take you down some random routes if you’re not careful - it’s a case of be careful what you wish for! 😂

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yep I’ve been sent down a few ‘roads’ where the bushes are brushing the handlebars on both sides! 😂 I will give Calimoto a go though

@metallimacca1 2 года назад

@@mancavemoto If I know I'm heading into a [very] rural location, I'll adjust the waypoints in the 'Planner' section in Calimoto. You can select 4 options of how to get there (Fast, Exclude Highways, Twisty, Super Twisty). I'll adjust the rural waypoints to Fast' or 'Exclude Highways' and that tends to avoid the gravely, single track roads (+ bushes) that are plentiful in the Highlands!

@dalejones6627 Год назад

If you ignore a guidance instruction, do you need to cancel waypoint?

@625Joe 2 года назад

Another good app and video, but nobody ever speaks about what the in-app costs are to actually get any function out of these kinds apps. Any ideas?

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yes a good point. If you want all of the functionality from Rever it’ll cost £19.99 a year for the subscription.

@JacobAnawalt Год назад

Thank you for the review! Does anyone know how to get Rever work well with dirt roads and trails? (Locally known as fire roads, ATV roads, dual track, and single track.) Is there a better app for planning and navigating those types of routes? Rever wants to kick me out to the paved roads.

@mancavemoto Год назад

Scenic might be one to look at for that, but I tend to use my Garmin Xumo XT when venturing off road

@MrEye4get 10 месяцев назад

I tried several times to plan and ride routes! The application is awkward and much more difficult to use than Google Maps. A simple task to plan a route on your phone isn't simple. Planned routes don't upload to the phone. Payment information required BEFORE the 14-day FREE trial?

@straightpride442 2 года назад

But what happens when your out of cell range (As many us in the western regions of the USA). I’m just not understanding what this app. Does more the google maps with a cell phone signal does. I wanna like & use this app. I’ve already paid for the darn thing for a year. Help me out here.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

You can download the maps onto the device so you don’t need cell phone coverage. Google maps can’t offer you a twisty route or offer suggestions based on Butler maps. There’s a couple of advantages for starters

@cristianboroi 28 дней назад

I found that if you miss the starting point at the beginning of travel, the navigation remains hooked at that point and the indications become a total mess. No matter if you return to path in a couple of meters.

@mancavemoto 26 дней назад

Interesting, thanks

@ghostmost2614 Год назад

There is so much info, I can't figure out how to plan a route

@Valentino50541 9 месяцев назад

Well I am still having issues. I am still working at it because I think it is operator error. After I plan a ride how do I make it a favorite? In the desk top.

@mancavemoto 9 месяцев назад

I have to admit havign tried a couple of others, its not always the most intuative one to use

@HedgehogOutdoors Год назад

Does anyone have any idea why the discovery function on the app doesn't work at all? I paid money specifically to be able to discover nice routes, but no matter where I try to search on the map, not a single ride shows up. The category doesn't matter either, they all are blank. I have tried on several phones, so I know it's the app itself. Thoroughly frustrated that the whole purpose of the app doesn't even work. Thanks for any help, I'm about ready to cancel my plan with this app

@capitalleaf09 11 месяцев назад

I just started using the app, so I can’t speak to much. However I did notice that it sometimes takes a few minutes for the route markers to load on the Discover screen. I thought there were none in my area at one point as well.

@Valentino50541 10 месяцев назад

I was hoping that there is a way to skip a wp. I like to plan on the computer and then use Apple car play on the Indian Ride command. I am thinking seriously about going to a paper map! I seem to get lost less and a lot less wrong turns.

@mancavemoto 10 месяцев назад

Scenic is another good app which is Carplay connected.

@TheNielsAlmelo Год назад

I've used calimoto for 2 years (premium) now but I think it might be too expensive. So I am looking for alternatives now

@mancavemoto Год назад

Scenic is another great phone app, its twisty routes can through up some great rides!

@TheNielsAlmelo Год назад

@@mancavemoto thank you, I will give it a look!

@cliffg4975 2 года назад

can you use it to find a cafe on route and add it to the route.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yes you can mark waypoints on the route, or if your already riding the route you can add a location and it will reroute

@cliffg4975 2 года назад

@@mancavemoto Thanks very much.

@johnhowman1360 2 года назад

What Apple Car play device did you use on your Ducati?

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Sorry I don’t understand? I don’t have a Ducati

@johnhowman1360 2 года назад

@@mancavemoto Oops, sorry it looked like a Ms from the top. What are you using for CarPlay on the bike?

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

It’s built in to the display on the Africa Twin. Works pretty well

@Danish-ADV 11 месяцев назад

Hi Tony Could you help with some more info on your CarPlay screen? I bought the Ottocast C5, but it is really poor quality, so i am searching for another way to get CarPlay on my mc. 😊

@jrloPanigale 2 года назад

The biggest problem I've had is when I deviate from the planned route Rever doesn't recalibrate a new route automatically. I have to pull over and reset my route. Very annoying. I've stopped using it and just use Google Maps.

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Interesting, thanks for the feedback

@tomjamin4952 2 года назад

I agree that if I go off route and the ap doesn't recalculate automatically then it's nearly useless. No one want to have to pull over and reset a route.

@robgerety 8 месяцев назад

Ugh. That is a problem. Think I will look elsewhere.

@peetee49 2 года назад

I must be a bit of a dinosaur, I have the same Africa Twin and I have tried Apple car play but I have still got my TomTom rider 550 and I prefer using the TomTom .

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yep I still use the TomTom Rider 550 on the Honda, it’s a reliable device.

@battlefieldoutdoors 11 месяцев назад

Do you also "reeve" up your motor?

@mancavemoto 11 месяцев назад

If it was ‘Revver’ it would have two r’s…..just sayin’

@ryanclark7026 10 месяцев назад

@@mancavemoto I was going to say then why would 'lever' have one r but I remembered you guys do say leever.

@mancavemoto 10 месяцев назад

@@ryanclark7026 yep two nations seperated by one language 😂

@fz1ryder Год назад

Tony did you notice that the rever app zooms in and out constantly while your trying to navigate?? it is sooo annoying, sometimes zooming out as far as miles above not showing any details! and support has not been much help.

@mancavemoto Год назад

Not something that I noticed no sorry

@Valentino50541 10 месяцев назад

Mine keeps telling me to turn around if I miss a WP. Very annoying!

@mancavemoto 10 месяцев назад

Hhhmmm that may be something that can be fixed in the settings? Scenic is another good route planner that I’ve been using too

@rocketrollsvlogs7625 2 года назад

About to pay for the premium version

@pinnacle_moto 26 дней назад

Is the website still working?

@mancavemoto 25 дней назад

Just Checked and it appears no to be

@dsiz9421 Год назад

I didn’t get the subscription. However from what I seen. It was basically just run of the mill gps. Didn’t really give me anything in my area with what features it had. Tracking the rides would be cool but not worth paying for.

@4T2E0O 2 года назад

Everytime I use is it it keeps giving me directions back to the start of the ride why is that

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Interesting! I’m not sure, might be worth checking over the settings?

@4T2E0O 2 года назад

@@mancavemoto I checked the settings there's nothing I can change... it forces you to start at the exact start point... if you don't stay exactly on the route it re routes you back to the point you missed. Honestly it's annoying... they can easily make it so the gps reroutes. If I'm paying for pro they can at least allow for a reroute

@clgrm1 7 месяцев назад

Experienced this myself and the screen display would just go on pause and I had to keep entering password. Will check settings but was very disappointed

@jarosawskrzypek1373 Год назад

Thanks for the review, however you didn't show how it works on the phone only, and then I must tell you, it is rubbish in landscape mode. Works fine in portrait but landscape sucks. It's surprising you didn't show it. I guess

@GingersKing Год назад

I have this app and it does nothing like what you describe

@mancavemoto Год назад

It must do if it’s the same app?!

@gordonjames8811 4 месяца назад

Finding burnt dick road on the Rever app.😂

@guywalsh9604 Год назад

Just installed it, no better than google maps IMHO.

@mancavemoto Год назад

Fair enough. it does more, so might be worth digging a little deeper?

@ghostmost2614 Год назад

If you don't have a computer don't bother.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 года назад

I swear by my old 22 quid Samsung. Thumbs up anyway.

@JustinWoodTV Год назад

I get free gps from my default map app. Why the hell would anyone pay $40 a year for what they get for free HAHAHA!!! Worst riding app ever

@mancavemoto Год назад

Well it’s not just a GPS app, but if you’re happy with Google maps, crack on.

@JustinWoodTV Год назад

@@mancavemoto HAHA google maps is junk. It is a normal gps if you dont want the twisty route option. $40 a year is way over priced for what you actually get.

@mr.jeffreyparker8124 Год назад

This ap is crap. Doesn't work efficiently or better than. a simple Google map on the iphone. Not worth it.

@VictorCastillo-xu4eu 2 года назад

Great vid, question: Can you download GPX files and use them in the app with turn by turn directions or only if you plan the ride on the website? Thanks

@mancavemoto 2 года назад

Yes you can download gpx files and use on the app