Monimoto vs Nextbase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monimoto
This app provides a smart alarm and tracking system for motorcycles, offering peace of mind against theft. It alerts owners with calls and notifications, including GPS/GSM location data, and allows for device control and configuration.
- Smart alarm tracker
- Real-time GPS/GSM location
- Push notifications
- Device configuration
- Security key control
- Activity log
- Battery level monitoring
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Monimoto - smart alarm tracker for motorcycles - configuration&control app. Monimoto gives riders and owners peace of mind when the bike is away and might be stolen. In case of alarm, Monimoto calls the owner and pushes notification with GPS or GSM cell location and other data to the app. Functionality: * First time installation and configuration * Device and security keys control * Push notifications with device location and integrated disarm options * Device activity log * Battery level Requirements: * Enabled Bluetooth, GSM and data * Monimoto device * Monimoto key (comes with the device)
Nextbase
Manage and control compatible dash cams to record, download, and share footage. Features include automatic parking recording, voice commands, and emergency SOS alerts. Secure cloud storage is also available.
- Video playback and sharing
- Smart parking recording
- Voice control
- Guardian Mode for speed/location alerts
- Witness Mode for trusted contact alerts
- Emergency SOS with location sharing
- Cloud storage for recordings
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The Nextbase app is only compatible with Nextbase Piqo, 385GW and 385GWX Dash Cam models. We’ve got your back. The Nextbase app is designed to help you effortlessly prove you're not at fault or share a breathtaking drive. Trusted by millions of drivers worldwide, Nextbase Dash Cams lead the world. Compatible Nextbase Dash Cams will have access to the below features in the Nextbase app: Video Playback Download & share videos from your Dash Cam using the Nextbase app. Smart Parking Triggers recording automatically when your car is knocked. *Pro Install Cable or Quick Connect Cable required. Voice Control Nextbase native voice control gives you hassle-free direct command of your Dash Cam. Guardian Mode Stay in control with Guardian Mode. Set speed and location limitations on your Dash Cam and get a notification if your car breaks them. Witness Mode Never face danger alone again. Simply use voice commands to control your Dash Cam anytime you feel on edge, in a road rage incident, or if you’re pulled over and it will inform your trusted contact so they can step in and help. Emergency SOS Get instant life-saving help. If you, or whoever is driving are unresponsive after an accident, your Dash Cam will share location and key medical details and dispatch the emergency services. Cloud Storage Store your Dash Cam recordings on the Nextbase secure server making it easier to share with friends, family and your insurance company. Nextbase Skins Apply visual effects and overlays to your Dash Cam videos! Personalise your videos with real time speed, GPS and G-force data. Some of these features can be utilised with activation of a paid subscriptions via the Nextbase app. For your own safety do not operate Nextbase app whilst driving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Nextbase at 4.7 against Monimoto's 3.6. Nextbase also leads on ratings volume (515 vs 30). Monimoto's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 24%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nextbase holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextbase has 515 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Monimoto's written reviews are positive against 24% of Nextbase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Monimoto ships an update every 3 weeks, Nextbase every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monimoto | Nextbase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (30 ratings) | 4.7 (515 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 24.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 515 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monimoto Ltd. | NEXTBASE UK |
Customer experience
Monimoto
Nextbase
In-app purchases
Monimoto
No in-app purchases
Nextbase
No in-app purchases
