Zero Motorcycles NextGen vs LiveWire ONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zero Motorcycles NextGen
Manage your electric motorcycle's performance, customize its dashboard, and track ride data. Monitor charging, receive alerts, and access remote diagnostics for a connected riding experience.
- Customize ride modes
- Personalized dash options
- Scheduled charging
- Ride data tracking
- Remote diagnostics
- Charging station locator
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The Zero Motorcycles NextGen App version 2.13.0 offers essential integration for Zero Motorcycles FX, FXS, FXE, S, DS, DSR, DSR/X, SR, SR/F and SR/S. Offering integration for all your motorcycle’s performance data, customization, and experience into the palm of your hand. For select models you can customize your motorcycle’s performance, assemble your own dashboard, relive your rides, monitor your bike’s whereabouts and so much more with the Zero Motorcycles NextGen App. NextGen 2.13.0 combines all the best features of both of Zero Motorcycles’ previous app offerings to date, with compatibility with the entire Zero Motorcycles range from 2013 forward. App Features Zero’s NextGen App works with the bike’s dash and Cypher II or Cypher III operating system to create a feature-rich ecosystem. Common features for these models include: * Select and create ride modes * Personalized dash options * Scheduled and target-based charging * Charging station location assistance * Extensive notifications, including state-of-charge (SOC), time-to-charge and last-ride statistics. * Ride data: location, speed, lean angle, power, torque, SoC, energy used/re-generated * Remote diagnostics and Cypher III updates * Provides ownership data when connected to Cypher III motorcycles * Model restrictions apply. Not all features will be available for FX, FXS, FXE, S, DS, DSR. Not all features will be available for SR prior to MY22. The Connected Bike MY20+ SR/F and SR/S and MY24+ S, SR, DS, DSR, DSR/X are connected through cellular networks, transmitting info to the App at all times. Ride information, current bike status and location are always available. This connectivity gives you the ability to monitor the bike in four (4) main areas: Bike Status & Alerts, Charging, Ride Data Sharing, and System Upgrades & Updates.
LiveWire ONE
This app enhances the riding experience for LiveWire ONE motorcycle owners. It offers integrated music and GPS navigation controllable via hand controls, along with features like charge station and service center locators. Owners can also access their motorcycle's manual.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Integrated music and GPS
- Motorcycle hand control integration
- Charge station locator
- Ride planner
- Service center locator
- Owner's manual access
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The official app of LiveWire is exclusively for owners of the LiveWire ONE motorcycle. Connect over Bluetooth for an enhanced riding experience including music and GPS navigation integrated with your motorcycle hand controls. Enjoy more riding with our integrated LiveWire-compatible charge station locator, ride planner, and service center locator. Browse the owner's manual for your LiveWire ONE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zero Motorcycles NextGen at 2.7 against LiveWire ONE's 1.4. Zero Motorcycles NextGen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Zero Motorcycles NextGen holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Zero Motorcycles NextGen's written reviews are positive against 6% of LiveWire ONE's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zero Motorcycles NextGen | LiveWire ONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (84 ratings) — better | 1.4 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews — better | 5.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zero Motorcycles | LiveWire EV LLC |
Customer experience
Zero Motorcycles NextGen
LiveWire ONE
In-app purchases
Zero Motorcycles NextGen
No in-app purchases
LiveWire ONE
No in-app purchases
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