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Komoot

Komoot is a mobile app for navigation and route planning.

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Komoot
Operating systemAndroid, iOS
TypeNavigation software
LicenseProprietary software
Websitekomoot.com

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 partner Jonas Deichmann giving a presentation at DZ Bank source ↗

Komoot partners with various sporting events including Transcontinental Race and Silk Road Race.3 It also sponsors various athletes, for example Lael Wilcox4 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.78

Features

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

The app uses OpenStreetMap.1

References

References

  1. Portus, Stan (2021-07-27). "Komoot: your complete guide". BikeRadar. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  2. Butcher, Mike (2013-08-12). "Komoot Launches Its Hiking And Cycling Guide App Across European Regions". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. "Komoot Supports Global Adventure Cycling Events and Ambassadors in 2020". Komoot newsroom. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  4. Morley, Rebecca (2020-01-30). "Komoot to support global adventure cycling events and ambassadors in 2020". BikeBiz. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  5. "The man of extremes". ISPO.com. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  6. "Press Release: Bending Spoons Acquires komoot". Business Wire. 2025-03-20. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
  7. "Komoot Team Says Goodbye". DC Rainmaker. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  8. "Bending Spoons Acquires komoot". Business Wire. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
  9. Schwab, Philipp (2021-03-12). "How do I navigate with Komoot? A detailed look at all the functions". Gran Fondo. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  10. "How Komoot works: Pricing, Features + In Depth Review". Pilot. 2021-04-25. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  11. Nehr, Zach (2021-11-22). "Komoot vs Strava: Which cycling app is best?". Bike Perfect. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
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