Harley vs Linkr LT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harley
Plan and navigate motorcycle routes, connect with fellow riders and dealerships, and manage your motorcycle's maintenance. Earn rewards through purchases and challenges.
- 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
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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.
Linkr LT
Control your vehicle remotely from anywhere in the world. This app allows you to lock/unlock doors, start or stop the engine, and locate your vehicle. It also provides notifications for alerts and vehicle status.
- Remote engine start/stop
- Keyless entry access
- Trunk release
- Motorized liftgate control
- Security system arm/disarm
- GPS vehicle location
- Push notifications for alerts
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Linkr™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- Linkr™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete telematics system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle from anywhere in the world. Using the Linkr™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote start or Stop your engine and even find your current vehicle’s location. PROFESSIONNAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use Linkr™ on your vehicle, a Linkr™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized Linkr™ retailer, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html NOW COMPATIBLE WITH APPLE WATCH Control any of your vehicles securely. Remote Start/Stop your engine, control your vehicle doorlocks and GPS locate your vehicle from your Apple Watch using the Linkr™ watch app. Download the smartphone app and the watch app will automatically download onto your Apple watch. For more details, please visit https://mycarcontrols.com/watch.html INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED In order to use the Linkr™ App, it will require a connection to the internet via cellular or WiFi. KEY FEATURES • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • GPS position* • Push notifications for remote starter trouble codes • Push notifications for security alerts • Low battery condition alerts • Current vehicle status, Battery level and MyCar device signal strength *Instant locate feature included with basic plan. REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY Linkr™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA (adapter required) • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port POLARSTART • PRS-13 • PRS-16 VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS, FLRSBA, FLCMVW remote start modules • FLCAN (adapter required) • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) STANDALONE MODE Only Instant GPS locate function is active. All other functions are disabled. For more details on which product is compatible with Linkr™, visit https://mycarcontrols.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the "Help section" inside our App for a detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS MyCar, Car Starter, Remote Starter, MyCar Controls, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Locate my car, Automobility SUPPORT URL https://www.mycarcontrols.com/support/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright Linkr™ 2020 Automobility Distribution Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Harley at 4.8 against Linkr LT's 3.4. Harley also leads on ratings volume (40K vs 70) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Linkr LT's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (43% vs 34%). On price, 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.
Harley holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harley has 40K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Harley's written reviews are positive against 43% of Linkr LT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Harley ships an update every 11 days, Linkr LT every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Harley | Linkr LT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40K ratings) — better | 3.4 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | 42.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40K — better | 70 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 609 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company | Omega Research & Development Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
Harley
Linkr LT
User reviews
Harley
From 40K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful features
- 🚲 Great for Harley riders
- 💡 Useful challenges and competitions
- 🗺️ Good route planning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 📍 Unreliable GPS and navigation
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 🔍 Missing key features
Linkr LT
From 70 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works reliably most of the time
- ⌚ Integrates with Apple Watch
- 📱 Usable from phone or watch
- 🔑 Face ID for security
- 🛰️ GPS monitoring available
Room to improve
- ❌ App frequently doesn't work
- ❌ Servers often down or incorrect
- ❌ Subscription issues and renewals
- ❌ Limited vehicle compatibility
- ❌ Useless when servers are down
Bugs and 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
Linkr LT
Reported bugs
13 issues- App subscription renewal issues
- App not working when needed
- App not responding
- Servers down or working incorrectly
- App stuck in dealer mode
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- App not starting vehicle
- Alarm notifications without clear cause
- App not working after phone upgrade
- Running countdown always shows 0
- Push alerts not working
- Mobile app alarm detection false positives
- App crashes
- App issues with iOS 14 update
Requested features
12 requests- Add shortcut to Apple Shortcuts app for remote start
- Improve vehicle compatibility for features like rolling windows, heated seats, and trunk opening
- Add compatibility with iPhone Action Button and Lock Screen buttons
- Allow changing app wallpaper
- Add Siri Shortcuts support
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- Create an Apple Watch version of the app
- Add widget for the app
- Make compatible with Google Home
- Improve push alerts for alarms
- Add iPhone widget for quick start
- Make battery voltage display larger and refreshable
- Improve sharing car feature gender neutrality
In-app purchases
Harley
No in-app purchases
Linkr LT
No in-app purchases









