Komoot offers more features to all users for free, including turn-by-turn navigation. | Image: Komoot Strava and Komoot - two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners
Komoot offers more features to all users for free, including turn-by-turn navigation. | Image: Komoot

Strava and Komoot - two of the most popular apps for cyclists, hikers, and runners - are each bringing offline maps to the Apple Watch, ending a major source of frustration for many. Now you can easily see routes and record your workouts all in your preferred app, without having to bring along a relatively heavy and cumbersome iPhone.

Strava says the offline maps are only available to subscribers, but Komoot's offering is free (though you might have to pay to unlock additional map regions) and also bakes in turn-by-turn navigation. Strava subscribers pay $11.99/month or $79.99/year plus any taxes.

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