Comparison

Harley vs Y

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

Head to head
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.

About

Y

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To hone your skills, to take you to new heights! Y-TRAC Rev provides you with further growth and new enjoyment in your riding. When used in combination with Y-Connect, which is connected to the vehicle, Y-TRAC Rev enables visualization of your own driving and communication with the pit crew while you are driving, providing a professional racing experience. For details of the functions, please check the following URL. https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/mc/connectivity/ytracrev ◆Operating system compatibility iOS 15 or later ◆Compatible devices Tablet (recommended) / smartphone Minimum screen size: 6.06 inches or more *Operation has been confirmed under certain conditions, and there may be cases where it does not operate correctly on some tablets and smartphones. Please understand. ◆About the Unlimited Plan By registering for the “Unlimited Plan”, you can enjoy Y-TRAC Rev completely, and it will support your growth. You can remove the limit on the number of driving records stored. *The limit on the number of driving records during the free trial period is 10. If you switch to the free plan once, the number of records displayed will be limited to 10 again. However, the data will be retained, and you will be able to refer to all records if you subscribe to the Unlimited Plan again. *Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase. *The monthly fee will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. *Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew. *You can cancel (stop the automatic renewal) at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. *To cancel, please go to your Apple ID account settings. *You cannot cancel from within the app. Please note that simply deleting the app will not cancel the service. ・All functions of this app can be used free of charge. However, communication fees associated with downloading and using the application will be borne by the customer. *For some customers who ride frequently, a subscription contract is required to lift the limit on the number of saved ride data. ◆Notes ・You can check whether your vehicle is compatible with this app by referring to the owner's manual. ・To use this application, you must download Y-Connect and pair it with your vehicle. ・To use this application, you must register as a user with YamahaMotorID. ・This application uses GPS, so it may cause your tablet or smartphone battery to drain more quickly. ◆Warning ・Please be sure to stop the vehicle before operating the smartphone. ・Please do not remove your hands from the steering wheel while riding. ・Please always pay attention to the traffic situation and concentrate on driving. ・Please be sure to read the instruction manual carefully before using the vehicle.

Screenshots

Harley4 screens
Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Harley at none against Y's 1. Harley also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Y's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Y sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Harley asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harley ships an update every 11 days, Y every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Harley versus Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarleyY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (40K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings40K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size609 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyYamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

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

Y

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Harley

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Y

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Harley free?
Harley is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harley or Y have ads?
Neither Harley nor Y shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harley or Y?
Harley ships an update every 11 days, and Y every 6 weeks. Most recently, Harley was updated on October 29, 2026 and Y on October 24, 2026.

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