Komoot Explained

Komoot
Operating System:Android, iOS
License:Proprietary software

Komoot is a mobile app for navigation and route planning.[1]

History

Komoot was founded in 2010 and is based in Germany. The app was launched in 2013.[2]

Partnerships

Komoot partners with various sporting events including Transcontinental Race and Silk Road Race.[3] It also sponsors various athletes, for example Lael Wilcox[4] and Jonas Deichmann.[5]

Features

The app has both free and paid-for features.[6] It can create routes for various activities including walking, running, cycling, and mountain biking.[7] It can report what percentage of a route consists of a given surface (roads, cycle tracks, gravel).[8]

Technology

The app uses OpenStreetMap.

References

  1. Web site: Portus. Stan. 2021-07-27. Komoot: your complete guide. 2022-02-01. BikeRadar. en.
  2. Web site: Butcher. Mike. 2013-08-12. Komoot Launches Its Hiking And Cycling Guide App Across European Regions. 2022-02-01. TechCrunch. en-US.
  3. Web site: Komoot Supports Global Adventure Cycling Events and Ambassadors in 2020 . Komoot newsroom . 2020-01-28 . 2023-12-13.
  4. Web site: Morley . Rebecca . Komoot to support global adventure cycling events and ambassadors in 2020 . BikeBiz . 2020-01-30 . 2023-12-13.
  5. Web site: The man of extremes . ISPO.com . 2022-12-06 . 2023-12-13.
  6. Web site: Schwab. Philipp. 2021-03-12. How do I navigate with Komoot? A detailed look at all the functions. 2022-02-01. Gran Fondo. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2021-04-25. How Komoot works: Pricing, Features + In Depth Review. 2022-02-01. Pilot.
  8. Web site: Nehr. Zach. 2021-11-22. Komoot vs Strava: Which cycling app is best?. 2022-02-01. Bike Perfect. en.