Comparison

Y vs UpMap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Y

Analyze motorcycle ride data from compatible Yamaha models. Visualize vehicle speed, engine RPM, banking angle, and more in easy-to-understand graphs. Improve lap times by comparing ride characteristics and identifying optimal lines.

Highlights
  • Collects CCU logging data
  • Displays lap times
  • Visualizes vehicle data in graphs
  • Compares lap data
  • Splits and bookmarks laps
  • Auto-plays graph data
  • Exports ride data
Features
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■Brief Description Y-TRAC is an application that collects and analyzes data through the 2015-2020 model YAMAHA YZF-R1 / R1M equipped with CCU. Ride analysis can be performed by matching position information with vehicle condition in real time. ■Detailed Description Let's ride the circuit together! Improve your time by carefully analyzing ride characteristics and vehicle condition! Y-TRAC is a log viewer application for viewing vehicle information collected in the CCU (* 1). Many kinds of vehicle information are displayed visually in an easy-to-understand graph, such as vehicle speed and engine speed, accelerator opening, banking angle and brake pressure, as well as various types of control effects. In addition to vehicle information, position information is recorded simultaneously in the log data stored in the CCU. Due to this synchronization of position information and vehicle condition, you can quickly pick up information such as braking point at corner entry, brake pressure, vehicle speed, line, banking angle at turn, and throttle condition at exit. Since the graph displays each lap, you can easily understand the characteristics of a good line. Find a way to improve your lap time through careful study of the app's features. * To record logs of laps to the CCU, it is necessary to dictate the record line to the CCU in advance. * 1) Communication control unit (2015-2020 model year YAMAHA YZF-R1M equipped with data logger unit) ■How to use Y-TRAC and the CCU 1) Set the record line prior to circuit racing. a) Determine the record line. b) Send the record line to the CCU. *) In recording mode, either "Track" or "Street" can be selected. Select "Track" for circuit racing. That’s it for the preparation. 2) Come on, ride! a) Have a blast while riding safely. *) Ride conditions are being recorded in the CCU as a log. 3) After riding... a) Using Y-TRAC, download the log recorded in the CCU. b) Acquired data will be displayed in a list view. Tapping the data icon displays the graph. ■With Y-TRAC you can... 1) Acquire CCU logging data Download the logging data in the CCU. 2) Display lap times A list of lap times recorded by the CCU's auto lap function is displayed. 3) Display graphs A graph is displayed for each lap. 4) 15 types of vehicle data and 6 types of control data are displayed in a line graph. You can choose which data to display. 5) Compare graphs Two data can be compared per lap unit. For example, 2 laps within the same data set, or other lap data, can be compared. 6) Split laps When comparing different data, you can re-set the lap to fit in one record line. 7) Auto Play Graph display data is played automatically. 8) Bookmarks Regularly viewed data and special data can be accessed immediately by bookmarking the data. 9) Setting Data Export During ride YRC setting data can be captured by the YRC Setting app. 10) Data Sharing Log data can be uploaded to e-mail. ■Supported environment OS: iOS 12 or later ・ This application works on iPhone or iPad. ■Cautions ・ Please use the application safely, and observe traffic rules and precautions. ・ Please use only when the motorcycle is stopped in a safe location. ・ It is not guaranteed that the app will operate in all vehicles. Installation position and the installation method of the CCU may affect its accuracy, sensitivity and operation. ・ To use some functions of this application, you will need an Internet connection via mobile data communication or wireless LAN. ・ It is not guaranteed that the numbers displayed in this application are accurate. ■Inquiry ・ This application is for use with select Yamaha vehicles. For inquiries, please contact your Yamaha dealer.

About

UpMap

This app allows motorcycle riders to measure performance, share adventures, and access expert-developed maps to easily configure their bike's ECU. It offers real-time data tracking, consumption monitoring, and vehicle health checks, all from a smartphone.

Highlights
  • ECU configuration
  • Performance measurement
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Vehicle health monitoring
  • Custom map downloads
  • Social sharing
Features
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UpMap is the first portal entirely dedicated to bikers. It allows you to measure your performances, challenge yourself, share your adventures with your friends and access to a universe of mapping developed and tested by our experts to configure your bike easly and in complete autonomy. Thanks to this app, you can now set your ECU in a few simple steps, simply using the palm of your hand. Combining the T800 device with this app, you can access with your smartphone to futher features and configure your ECU thanks to various mapping. To buy the T800 device, please contact one of our authorised dealers at http://www.termignoni.it/en/dealers/. STORE: Configure UpMap, download your custom maps from the store and reprogram your ECU in full autonomy and security, directly from your garage. You don't need to contact an expert or spend time testing your bike on a test bench: You can do it completely by yourself. DASHBOARD: Track your performance, view real time data on the go and monitors consumptions and the health of your vehicle. UpMap is not only maps, but represent a full UNIVERSE DEDICATED TO BIKERS. In future releases you will have the opportunity to access these features: SOCIAL: Share your experience with friends, challenge and compare with them. Set up your ride diary and enjoy your passion. ROUTE MAPS: View custom maps and find all the nearest point of interest around you. LIVE: Track your position in real time with the GPS and check the position of yours buddies. CAMERA: Make amazing videos of your performance enhanced with graphics, details and info of your tracked activity. SOS: Report your location in case of emergency or report a danger in real time. For more information on UpMap products and services, visit www.up-map.it site. CONTACT US: Please email our customer service team (info@up-map.it) if you have questions or experience problems.

Screenshots

Y2 screens
UpMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UpMap at 4.3 against Y's 1.8. UpMap also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 20%). Y's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpMap holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Y's written reviews are positive against 44% of UpMap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Y ships an update every 4 months, UpMap every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Y versus UpMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYUpMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.UpMap S.R.L.

Customer experience

Y

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

UpMap

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

Y

No in-app purchases

None

UpMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UpMap free?
UpMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Y or UpMap?
UpMap is rated higher. Y averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while UpMap averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Y or UpMap have ads?
Neither Y nor UpMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Y or UpMap?
Y ships an update every 4 months, and UpMap every 2 months. Most recently, Y was updated on September 16, 2026 and UpMap on September 13, 2026.

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