Komoot
| Komoot | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Operating system | Android, iOS |
| Type | Navigation software |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Website | komoot |
Komoot is a mobile app for navigation and route planning.[1]
History
[edit]Komoot was founded in 2010 and is based in Germany. The app was launched in 2013.[2]
Partnerships
[edit]
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]
Komoot was acquired by Bending Spoons in March 2025.[6] Roughly 85% of the staff was let go within the first two weeks of the acquisition.[7][8]
Features
[edit]The app has both free and paid-for features.[9] It can create routes for various activities including walking, running, cycling, and mountain biking.[10] It can report what percentage of a route consists of a given surface (roads, cycle tracks, gravel).[11]
Technology
[edit]The app uses OpenStreetMap.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Portus, Stan (2021-07-27). "Komoot: your complete guide". BikeRadar. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ↑ Butcher, Mike (2013-08-12). "Komoot Launches Its Hiking And Cycling Guide App Across European Regions". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ↑ "Komoot Supports Global Adventure Cycling Events and Ambassadors in 2020". Komoot newsroom. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ↑ Morley, Rebecca (2020-01-30). "Komoot to support global adventure cycling events and ambassadors in 2020". BikeBiz. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ↑ "The man of extremes". ISPO.com. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
- ↑ "Press Release: Bending Spoons Acquires komoot". Business Wire. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ "Komoot Team Says Goodbye". DC Rainmaker. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ↑ "Bending Spoons Acquires komoot". Business Wire. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ Schwab, Philipp (2021-03-12). "How do I navigate with Komoot? A detailed look at all the functions". Gran Fondo. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ↑ "How Komoot works: Pricing, Features + In Depth Review". Pilot. 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- ↑ Nehr, Zach (2021-11-22). "Komoot vs Strava: Which cycling app is best?". Bike Perfect. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
