YRC Setting vs EvolveGT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YRC Setting
Control your Yamaha YZF-R1/R1M motorcycle's electronic settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust parameters, save configurations, and share them with friends for a customized riding experience.
- Adjust YAMAHA Ride Control settings
- Reproduce vehicle dashboard look
- Download and upload vehicle settings
- Compare control values in list view
- Edit exported Y-TRAC data
- Record and manage settings
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■Brief Description This application allows you to set the YAMAHA YZF-R1 / R1M equipped with YRC through a smartphone. ■Detailed Description YRC Setting is an application that can operate the 2015-2020 model YAMAHA YZF-R1/R1M equipped with YRC (*1) through a tablet or smartphone. It has the same operational feel as the vehicle's YRC, and allows you to determine settings without worrying about time or location. Download vehicle-setting conditions, and then upload the settings you have made on your tablet or smartphone back to the vehicle. Settings can be recorded and managed in a variety of ways. Exchanging data with friends means non-stop fun. Now, put this in your pocket and get out on the circuit! ■With YRC Setting you can do... ・YRC View Reproduce the look of your vehicle’s dashboard, and specify individual control parameters that mimic its feel. Vehicle data can be downloaded and setting changes can be uploaded to the vehicle. ・List View In a list view display format, settings can be determined while comparing each control value. Data exported from the Y-TRAC application (*2) can be edited. *1) YAMAHA Ride Control (system for storing and managing various electronic control levels) *2) CCU data analysis application (requires separate installation) ■Supported environment OS: iOS 10 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.
EvolveGT
Access all Evolve GT events, rentals, and training sessions directly through the app. Make purchases seamlessly and stay updated on all offerings.
- View all events
- Manage rentals
- Access training information
- Make direct purchases
- Overview of offerings
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This application allow's Evolve GT's riders overview all events, rentals, training and make purchases directly on the application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EvolveGT at every 6 weeks against YRC Setting's every 7 months. YRC Setting's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for YRC Setting against 5.0 for EvolveGT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
YRC Setting ships an update every 7 months, EvolveGT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YRC Setting | EvolveGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. | Mark Lienhard |
Customer experience
YRC Setting
EvolveGT
In-app purchases
YRC Setting
No in-app purchases
EvolveGT
No in-app purchases
