Comparison

MotoLink vs Harley

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

Head to head
About

MotoLink

This app transforms your smartphone into a diagnostic tool for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. It allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, view real-time data, and access your bike's information, potentially saving you money on shop visits.

Highlights
  • Read diagnostic trouble codes
  • Clear Check Engine light
  • Save and share diagnostic reports
  • View real-time data parameters
  • Virtual dashboard visualization
  • VIN and ECM information lookup
Features
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MotoLink™ turns your smartphone into a powerful diagnostic tool for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. We created MotoLink plug & play adapter so that you can easily diagnose your bike yourself and see what’s wrong with it, while saving money on shop visits. Wonder what that check engine light means? No need to see a mechanic. Simply plug in a wireless MotoLink 4-pin or 6-pin adapter into your bike’s diagnostic port and launch MotoLink™ app on your smartphone! Features & benefits: • Save on shop visits • Know before you spend money on repair • Read diagnostic trouble codes and get detailed descriptions • Clear Check Engine light • Save and share diagnostic reports • Look up your bike’s VIN and electronic control module’s information • View real-time data parameters • Visualize your bike’s data on a virtual dashboard • Choose US or metric units • Available in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian and German • Get free unlimited updates • No ads MotoLink works on most Harley-Davidson bikes. There are two types of adapters available. The 4-pin adapter is compatible with 2013 and older models with Delphi engine control units and 4-pin OBD connectors. The 6-pin adapter works with 2011 and newer Harley-Davidson bikes with CAN-Bus and 6-pin OBD connectors. Please visit https://motolink.net/motolink1hd.html to check compatibility with your bike. Please note that even if your bike is on the list, MotoLink may not work with it, if your bike was customized or has aftermarket equipment installed on it. NOTE: This app works with MotoLink and Motorscan adapters only. Do not use your smartphone app while riding.

About

Harley

Plan and navigate motorcycle routes, connect with fellow riders and dealerships, and manage your motorcycle's maintenance. Earn rewards through purchases and challenges.

Highlights
  • Custom route planning with waypoints
  • Turn-by-turn GPS navigation
  • Connect with riders and join groups
  • Find and navigate to dealerships
  • Track membership points and earn rewards
  • Record and share rides
  • Manage motorcycle maintenance and recalls
Features
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Plan, navigate and connect with a network of dealers and riders using the official app from Harley-Davidson®. COMMUNITY Make new connections, create or join groups, and find events in your local area or at your next destination. MEMBERSHIP Create a custom profile, track your points, and connect with your local dealership. Earn points with purchases and in-app activities. MAPS & RIDE PLANNING Plan a custom route by adding waypoints, Harley-Davidson® dealers, gas stations and restaurants along the way. Your custom routes are synced with the routes you create on www.h-d.com/rideplanner. RECORDING & SHARING RIDES Share your rides with friends. From custom planned routes or favorite local rides to that epic ride you just recorded. GPS NAVIGATION Stay on course with turn-by-turn GPS navigation. Choose a destination or plan an epic route. CHALLENGES Participate in riding challenges, climb the leaderboard, and earn achievements including reward points. HARLEY-DAVIDSON® DEALERS Locate and navigate to any dealership using GPS navigation. Connect with dealers, see their services, hours and upcoming events. YOUR HARLEY-DAVIDSON® GARAGE Manage your Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and ensure they are maintained and recall free. On select vehicles with Bluetooth connectivity you can display your routes on your bike’s infotainment system.

Screenshots

MotoLink4 screens
Harley4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Harley at 4.8 against MotoLink's 1.5. Harley also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 2). MotoLink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (50% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, 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

Harley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harley has 40K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MotoLink's written reviews are positive against 34% of Harley's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotoLink ships an update fortnightly, Harley every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MotoLink versus Harley: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotoLinkHarley
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.8 (40K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better34.2% of reviews
Number of ratings240K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB609 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMotoLink LLCHarley-Davidson Motor Company

Customer experience

MotoLink

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Harley

All ratings39,560 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive34.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

MotoLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Harley

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues after updates
  • Route planning and navigation problems
  • Incorrect mileage tracking
  • Syncing issues between app and bike
  • Crashing and freezing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to share routes with friends
  • Offline map downloads
  • Automatic ride tracking
  • Integration with other apps (e.g., Google Maps)
  • More customization options
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  • Better social features

In-app purchases

None

MotoLink

No in-app purchases

None

Harley

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MotoLink free?
MotoLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harley free?
Harley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MotoLink or Harley?
Harley is rated higher. MotoLink averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Harley averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.
Do MotoLink or Harley have ads?
Neither MotoLink nor Harley shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MotoLink or Harley?
MotoLink ships an update fortnightly, and Harley every 11 days. Most recently, MotoLink was updated on November 2, 2026 and Harley on November 7, 2026.

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