Import a GPX
Open a .gpx file from Files, AirDrop, Safari, or the share sheet on iPhone.
Roavic
GPX navigation for CarPlay
Follow any GPX route on your CarPlay dashboard.
Import a route on iPhone, connect CarPlay, and navigate the exact GPX track on your car display — with live map, turn-by-turn maneuvers, voice guidance, and controls built for driving.
iPhone — import & preview
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CarPlay — navigate on your dashboard
CarPlay integration
GPX navigation built for your car screen
Apple Maps routes between addresses. Roavic follows the exact path in your GPX file — on iPhone and on CarPlay — so club routes, rally stages, and planned drives stay precise.
Connect CarPlay
Plug in your iPhone or connect wirelessly. Open Roavic on the car display.
Start navigation
Tap Start on CarPlay or on iPhone — both stay in sync.
Follow the track
See the GPX overlay, maneuvers, ETA, and hear voice guidance while you drive.
On your dashboard
- Live map with GPX route line, start/end markers, and your position
- Turn instructions with distance to the next maneuver
- Trip time and distance remaining
- Start and Stop from the CarPlay navigation bar
- Recent-routes picker — choose a GPX without touching your phone
- Zoom in/out, follow vs overview camera, and voice on/off
- Phone and CarPlay stay synced — start on either screen
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CarPlay map template with GPX overlay and driving controls
Exact GPX track
Follow the imported polyline — not a re-routed street path.
Native CarPlay UI
Familiar navigation layout with maneuver card, map window, and trip bar.
Route picker
Browse recent GPX imports and preview a route before you start.
Voice guidance
Spoken turn instructions in your device language — toggle from CarPlay.
iPhone sync
Preview on phone, navigate on CarPlay — or the other way around.
Map controls
Zoom, follow camera, and overview mode without leaving the car screen.
iPhone + CarPlay workflow
Import and preview on iPhone, then hand off to CarPlay for the drive. Every screen is built around following the exact GPX track.
Also on iPhone
Everything you need before and after CarPlay — import, preview, navigate, and optionally hand off to Apple Maps or Google Maps.
CarPlay first
Built for the dashboard — map, maneuvers, route picker, zoom, voice, and Start/Stop on the car screen.
Voice guidance
Spoken turn instructions in your device language — toggle from CarPlay or iPhone.
In-app navigation
Follow the GPX polyline with live position, heading, traveled vs remaining route, and ETA.
Route preview
See the full track on a map with distance, point count, and start/end markers before CarPlay.
Import from anywhere
Open .gpx files from Files, AirDrop, Safari downloads, or the iOS share sheet.
Maps handoff
Optionally open a simplified version in Apple Maps or Google Maps with smart waypoint handling.
FAQ
Does Roavic support CarPlay?
Yes — Roavic is built as a CarPlay navigation app. Connect your iPhone, open Roavic on the car display, and tap Start. The GPX route, map, maneuvers, ETA, and voice guidance sync between phone and dashboard.
How do I start navigation on CarPlay?
Import a GPX on iPhone, connect CarPlay, and open Roavic on your car screen. Tap Start on CarPlay, or start from iPhone — both work. You can also open the route picker on CarPlay to choose a recent GPX import.
What can I control from the CarPlay screen?
Start and stop navigation, pick recent routes, zoom the map, switch between follow and overview camera, and toggle voice guidance — without picking up your phone.
Does CarPlay follow the exact GPX track?
Yes. Roavic draws the imported GPX on the CarPlay map and navigates along that polyline. Unlike Apple Maps, it does not replace your route with a different street path.
What file types are supported?
Roavic works with .gpx files — the standard format for GPS routes and tracks from Strava, Komoot, Garmin, and other tools.
Can I open GPX files from other apps?
Yes. Use Share from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, or any app that exports GPX. Roavic appears in the share sheet.
How is this different from Apple Maps?
Apple Maps routes between addresses. Roavic follows the exact track in your GPX file — on iPhone and CarPlay — ideal for planned rides, drives, and club routes.
Need help?
Contact lucas@streiv.app
Navigate your next GPX on CarPlay
Import a route on iPhone. Follow it on your dashboard.
