Comparison

Rally Roadbook Reader vs DMD HUB

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

Head to head
About

Rally Roadbook Reader

This app allows users to view and navigate digital roadbooks created with desktop software. It functions as a rally computer with an odometer, compass, and speed display, and supports Bluetooth controls for navigation. Roadbooks can be easily shared and organized.

Highlights
  • View and navigate PDF roadbooks
  • Rally computer with odometer, compass, speed
  • Bluetooth switch gear control
  • Roadbook sharing via multiple cloud services
  • Organize roadbooks with folders
  • Adjustable roadbook scrolling
Features
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View and Navigate Roadbooks from Rally Navigator. Imports PDF Roadbooks from Rally Navigator Desktop software (www.rallynavigator.com) to load and display Navigation Roadbooks. Rally Navigator produces Cross Country or Road Rally format and automatically highlights Cross Country Roadbooks just like the Dakar Rally. Users can share Roadbooks via email, text, Google Drive, My Files, Drop Box Etc. Phone App works as Rally Computer in Landscape view: Odometer, Compass, Speed, Time of Day. No Roadbook is displayed. Odometer adjustment and Roadbook scrolling can be controlled by Bluetooth switch gear. Learn more at https://www.rallynavigator.com/rally-roadbook-reader New Version 3.0 Updates: ALL users can load and view detailed PDF Roadbooks (previously only upgraded users could view PDF) Share and import PDF Roadbooks via email, text, Google Drive, My Files, Drop Box Etc. Create PDF Roadbook, share and invite unlimited users to download app and view Roadbooks FREE Create folders and organize Roadbooks on device Improved contrast of ODO and CAP Instruments Zoom and Lock to fit Roadbook to proper width Adjustable Roadbook Scroll Distance Swipe right on the odometer display to edit odometer distance Time of Day now shows Seconds XX.XX.XX Speed now shows Tenths XX.X

About

DMD HUB

Connect with adventure riders globally to plan routes, share trails, and track group rides in real-time. Discover community locations, manage GPX files, and stay updated with a social feed and event calendar.

Highlights
  • Route planning and GPX management
  • Real-time group tracking
  • Community locations discovery
  • Social feed for ride updates
  • Event calendar
  • DMD2 device integration
Features
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DMD HUB — Adventure Riding Community Connect with adventure riders worldwide. Plan epic routes, share your favorite trails, and ride together with real-time group tracking using the DMD2 app. ROUTE PLANNER (iPad) Create and edit GPX routes directly on your iPad with our full-featured planner. Choose from road, scenic, and off-road profiles. Export to DMD2 for turn-by-turn navigation. GPX MANAGER Upload, organize, and share your GPX files. Browse community routes with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and difficulty ratings. Collect routes from other riders into your personal library. RIDING GROUPS Create and manage riding groups. See your group members live on the map with speed and direction. Share GPX files, locations, and events with your crew. Draw pins, lines, and areas on the group map to mark points of interest. COMMUNITY LOCATIONS Discover thousands of rider-submitted locations — campsites, viewpoints, fuel stops, and more. Add your own favorites and share them with the community or your riding group. SOCIAL FEED Post ride updates, share photos, comment, and follow your favorite riders. Stay up to date with community news, videos, events, and services. DMD2 INTEGRATION Set any location as a navigation destination and it appears instantly on your DMD2 device. Browse the HUB, pick a spot, tap Navigate — and ride. Upload your GPX files or collect community files and load them to DMD2 with one tap. SHARE LOCATIONS Receive shared locations from Apple Maps, Google Maps, or any app. Save them to your collection or send them to DMD2 for navigation. EVENTS & CALENDAR Discover motorcycle events near you. RSVP and track upcoming events from the community and your riding groups in one calendar. MORE FEATURES • Push notifications for new content • Dark mode support • iPad optimized version with sidebar navigation and planner DMD HUB is free to use, adventure focused community platform.

Screenshots

Rally Roadbook Reader4 screens
DMD HUB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rally Roadbook Reader at 50% against DMD HUB's 0%. Rally Roadbook Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 26.0). DMD HUB's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

Rally Roadbook Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Rally Roadbook Reader's written reviews are positive against 0% of DMD HUB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rally Roadbook Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, DMD HUB weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rally Roadbook Reader versus DMD HUB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRally Roadbook ReaderDMD HUB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRally Navigator, LLCJoao Pereira

Customer experience

Rally Roadbook Reader

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

DMD HUB

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rally Roadbook Reader

No in-app purchases

None

DMD HUB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rally Roadbook Reader free?
Rally Roadbook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMD HUB free?
DMD HUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rally Roadbook Reader or DMD HUB?
Rally Roadbook Reader is rated higher. Rally Roadbook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DMD HUB averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Rally Roadbook Reader or DMD HUB have ads?
Neither Rally Roadbook Reader nor DMD HUB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rally Roadbook Reader or DMD HUB?
Rally Roadbook Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and DMD HUB weekly. Most recently, Rally Roadbook Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and DMD HUB on October 28, 2026.

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