Comparison

Ducati Link vs MV ride

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

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About

Ducati Link

Connect your Ducati motorcycle to your phone to record rides, adjust bike parameters, and track performance. Save and share your journeys, and access turn-by-turn navigation on compatible models.

Highlights
  • Record ride performance data
  • Modify bike parameters
  • Save and share itineraries
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Maintenance interval reminders
  • Connect with a community
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Ducati Link App: your journey, your emotions, your Ducati. With the new Ducati Link App you can experience and enjoy your Ducati even more completely. Thanks to the Ducati Multimedia System you can connect your mobile phone to the motorbikes via Bluetooth and thanks to the App you will be able to set the parameters of your Ducati in order to improve comfort and riding style, record your itineraries and your saddle performance data and always be updated on the interval schedule of maintenance of your bike. Get immediately into a community of friends with whom you can share experiences, trips, events and goals achieved thanks to Ducati Link. If you do not own a motorcycle with the Ducati Multimedia System you can still use the App with the possibility of recording a reduced data set but still accessing the other features. Caution (warning): continuous use of the GPS signal can have a significant impact on the battery life of the mobile phone. FUNCTIONS Access the App with your Ducati account or create your profile to stay connected with the Ducati digital world. Add your picture (a picture/photo of you) and your nickname and immediately connect your bike to start travelling (your journey). You and your bike – every riding session you can: - Record your performance along the entire itinerary (route) (speed, bend angle, acceleration and other data mapped through the whole route, along with average maximum values and statistics) - Modify the parameters of the bike (load mode, riding mode etc..) and save different driving scenarios - Record the itinerary (GPS track, total km, driving hours, map) - View and check statistics about the bike and your activities IMPORTANT: You can track route and performance also without the connection with the bike recording a smaller set of data You and your travels – every riding session you can: - Save your itinerary, add a title, description, pictures and tags to enrich your travel diary and relieve it whenever you want - Share with your friends – in the App and on social media – all riding experience and saddle adventures - Choose an itinerary from the public ones and follow the track on the map Turn by Turn navigation This feature allows you to display the navigation directions on the dashboard, showing the route turn by turn and giving additional route information. Turn by Turn is only available if the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) has been installed and the Turn by Turn navigation license has been purchased (the license may be standard for some Ducati models). The new Turn by Turn navigation feature is available on DesertX, Diavel V4, Scrambler 2G, Streetfighter V2 & V4, and the new Panigale V2 & V4 and Monster V2. Check www.ducati.com to see if your model supports Turn by Turn. Instructions for use - For music playback, phone calls, and navigation instructions, we recommend using the Ducati Multimedia System. - For Turn By Turn navigation and route recording to work properly, we recommend: 1. not using your phone in energy-saving mode 2. downloading offline maps in advance 3. consulting the FAQ section of the Ducati website, under Apps -> Ducati Link - Continuous use of GPS location in the background may reduce battery life.

About

MV ride

Enhance your MV Agusta motorcycle experience with advanced connected features. Customize engine and safety parameters, plan trips with turn-by-turn navigation displayed on your bike, and analyze recorded rides with detailed data and photo galleries.

Highlights
  • Customize engine and safety parameters
  • Turn-by-turn navigation on bike dashboard
  • Analyze riding style and recorded trips
  • Create photo and video galleries
  • Update dashboard firmware
  • Monitor bike status (battery, fuel)
Features
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Connect your Euro 5 MV Agusta with MV Ride. With MV Ride you get the most advanced connected features in the market: - Customize engine and safety parameters of your MV Agusta and create your motorcycle custom settings; - Plan your next trip and navigate with turn-by-turn directions directly on your bike; - Download recorded trips, analyze your riding style and create photo and video gallery for each recorded travel; The App will also let you update your dashboard firmware if needed. MV Ride: Motorcycle Art, one step ahead. --- --- --- --- --- The new App is natively integrated with Euro 5 models and with the 2020 models range of Brutale 1000 and Superveloce 800. In addition, support for the new AMO e-Bike range has been introduced. --- --- --- --- --- Connect your motorcycle to access three main sections: My Bike, Itinerary, Trips. My Bike allows the rider to overlook the general status of the bike, battery charge and fuel level, and create custom maps. Using custom settings, you can customize Engine parameters (gas sensitivity, response, RPM limiter and more) and safety features such as Traction Control and FLC – depending on the bike specific setup. Electronic suspensions are also managed within the MV Ride App for those models with electronic suspensions as series feature. Save up to 10 favorite configurations and change your motorcycle behavior at the touch of a finger. The second section of MV Ride, Itineraries, is based on the Here maps platform, a service provider preferred by major automakers for its precision and constant updating. Plan your next itinerary, save and share it with your fellow MV Agusta friends. When you start navigation, turn-by-turn directions will be displayed directly on your motorcycle’s dashboard. The Trips section will store data that is recorded during your riding. Make sure to turn on “trip recording” on your bike. Recent trips data features speed, lean angles, gear shifts, throttle and other and other information for any moment of your trip. Pictures taken during that trip can also be added to create galleries. Always preserve a memorable experience with a wealth of technical details enriched by photographic and video contents. Eligible models The MV Ride App is integrated with all MV Agusta Euro 5 and 5.5-inch or 7-inch TFT instrumentation models, AMO e-Bikes and Rapido e-Kickscooters: - MV Agusta Brutale 1000 Serie Oro e Brutale 1000 RR and RS - RUSH 1000 - MV Agusta Superveloce range of models - Brutale range starting from Euro 5 models - Dragster range starting from Euro 5 models - Turismo Veloce range starting from Euro 5 models - F3 Rosso and RR - LXP Edi Orioli - Enduro Veloce - Superveloce 1000 Serie Oro - AMO RR - AMO RC - Kickscooter Rapido

Screenshots

Ducati Link4 screens
MV ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MV ride at 43% against Ducati Link's 6%. MV ride also leads on rating (1.9 vs 1.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MV ride holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Ducati Link's written reviews are positive against 43% of MV ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ducati Link versus MV ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDucati LinkMV ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (23 ratings)1.9 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDucati Motor Holding S.p.A.M.V. AGUSTA SPA

Customer experience

Ducati Link

All ratings18 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral8.5%
Negative85.6%

MV ride

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Ducati Link

No in-app purchases

None

MV ride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ducati Link free?
Ducati Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MV ride free?
MV ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ducati Link or MV ride?
MV ride is rated higher. Ducati Link averages 1.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MV ride averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Ducati Link or MV ride have ads?
Neither Ducati Link nor MV ride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ducati Link or MV ride?
Ducati Link ships an update every 2 months, and MV ride every 2 months. Most recently, Ducati Link was updated on October 21, 2026 and MV ride on October 3, 2026.

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