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I'm using https://www.bikecitizens.net/, Switzerland based so with decent privacy laws, really good maps and a great UI.
Using it on Android myself, but I guess the iOS version will be more or less equal.
This is a good suggestion. I had used it a few years ago but didn't love its navigation at that time in New York City. It's possible that it's improved, but for NYC routing in particular I wound up getting the lifetime plan for Bikemap. Slick interface, good integration into Apple Health, and based in Austria so probably has a similarly not-horrible privacy stance.
Worth the $50 a year? The interface looks beautiful, will need to try the trial once it cools down a bit so I can go for a ride. Thanks for the suggestion.
I suppose it depends how and how much you use it. I would rather pay $100 for software I know I'll use for years than pay $5/month in perpetuity, especially if I can support a smaller software developer.
My justification was that in the city I was paying something like $150/year for an unlimited pass and saving by cancelling a $120/month unlimited Metrocard. And as I mentioned, it was by far the best bike directions available at the time. Shortly after, Apple released bike navigation on Apple Maps, but I still preferred Bikemap for its routing. I'm still annoyed from missing out on AllTrails when they offered a lifetime license...
It appears Bikemap doesn't always have the lifetime license available anymore, but they offered it last summer. Maybe they'll bring it back again? (Apologies for the Facebook link.)
I just wanted to loop back and thank you for the advice. I absolutely love the app and it’s worth the cost in my opinion. It’s also quite accurate in matching my Enduro.