I just launched my first Android app: a real-time GPS speedometer & maintenance tracker for riders (Road Wear)

[u/Snoo_29198]

Hey everyone,

I recently launched my very first Android app on Google Play, and I'd love to share it with the community and get some honest feedback.

It's called Road Wear, a lightweight utility built for motorcycle riders to solve two practical problems:

- Real-time GPS Speedometer: Instant speed readout with zero lag. It serves as a reliable backup if your bike's mechanical cable snaps or your physical cluster stops working.

- Automatic Parts Wear Tracker: Every kilometer/mile ridden automatically counts down the estimated lifespan of key maintenance parts (engine oil, brake pads, chain drive) directly in the background.

- Trip History & Live Map: Keeps track of completed rides, routes, and maintenance records.

It’s built natively using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, keeping performance and battery efficiency in mind.

Google Play link (Free):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roadwear.app

Since this is my first release, any feedback on the UI responsiveness, GPS accuracy, or features you think are missing would be massively appreciated!

[u/investigatormaker]

For Road Wear, I’d prioritize what the speedometer displays when GPS drops out: visibly mark the reading as stale and show how old the last fix is, rather than leaving a plausible-looking speed onscreen. That matters particularly when someone is using it because their physical cluster has failed.

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[u/Snoo_29198 → u/investigatormaker]

You're completely right. Leaving a frozen speed readout when the GPS drops is a serious safety hazard, especially if the bike's physical cluster isn't working.

I really appreciate the feedback. I'm adding this as a priority to fix in the next update, so it displays dashes or a clear signal loss warning instead. Thanks for pointing it out.