Comparison

YRC Setting vs Dainese D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Dainese D

This app allows users to monitor and manage their D-air® airbag protection devices. It provides real-time data on battery status, airbag activations, and allows for system configuration, firmware updates, and device management for enhanced safety and performance.

Highlights
  • Monitor battery status
  • View airbag activation count
  • Change Riding Modes
  • Update firmware
  • Set Shipping/Sleeping Modes
  • Manage multiple devices
  • Register D-air® garment
Features
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Dainese D-air® App is the point of reference for staying up to date on the data on your D-air® airbag protection devices. On the track or on the road, the system provides the information to improve your performance every day, always in total safety. Once paired with the compatible device(1), Dainese D-air® lets you monitor the battery status, number of remaining airbag activations and even change the Riding Mode, all within the app. Installing the app on your cell device or tablet is essential for registering and turning on your D-air® garment for the first time and accessing all of its features, including the following: - Viewing the operating status and whether the D-air® system is ready or not - Changing the Riding Mode, the way the airbag is used depending on whether you’re on the road or the track - Seeing the number of remaining activations before the airbag needs to be replaced - Replacing the gas generator completely autonomously - Setting Shipping Mode, to transport the D-air® airbag garment in complete safety, preventing accidental activation - Setting Sleeping Mode, to lock the D-air® device during long periods of inactivity - Locking the device and reporting it stolen - Viewing the battery level on your D-air® device - Managing several D-air® devices at the same time - Keeping the firmware updated to the latest version at all times - Getting help with Dainese D-air® devices and their functions Superior air protection, for the freedom to improve performance, in all conditions. Find out more about Dainese D-air® devices and how they work via the app on the dainese.com website. (1)The D-air® app has been developed specifically to manage all the latest-generation D-air® Racing systems produced from 2023 (MUGELLO 3, MISANO 3, MISANO 3 WMN).

Screenshots

YRC Setting3 screens
Dainese D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: YRC Setting at 5.0 against Dainese D's 1.8. YRC Setting also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Dainese D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

YRC Setting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of YRC Setting's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dainese D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

YRC Setting ships an update every 7 months, Dainese D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
YRC Setting versus Dainese D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYRC SettingDainese D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.Dainese

Customer experience

YRC Setting

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Dainese D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative91.3%

Bugs and requests

YRC Setting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dainese D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Error code 400 during registration
  • No email delivery for verification codes
  • Infinite loop during firmware update
  • Bluetooth pairing and connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to change ride modes (road/race)
  • Add sleep/travel mode for the jacket
  • Improve app usability and user experience

In-app purchases

None

YRC Setting

No in-app purchases

None

Dainese D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YRC Setting free?
YRC Setting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dainese D free?
Dainese D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, YRC Setting or Dainese D?
YRC Setting is rated higher. YRC Setting averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Dainese D averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.
Do YRC Setting or Dainese D have ads?
Neither YRC Setting nor Dainese D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YRC Setting or Dainese D?
YRC Setting ships an update every 7 months, and Dainese D every 3 months. Most recently, YRC Setting was updated on October 2, 2026 and Dainese D on October 27, 2026.

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