Comparison

Garmin Motorize vs Flashbird (by Pegase)

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

Head to head
About

Garmin Motorize

This navigation app is designed for motorcycles, offering turn-by-turn directions and route planning. It projects navigation onto your motorcycle's display and provides real-time traffic, junction views, and rider alerts. Features include fuel tracking and live weather updates for a safer and more informed ride.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn spoken directions
  • Navigation projected to motorcycle display
  • Live traffic updates
  • PhotoReal junction view
  • Rider alerts for hazards
  • Fuel tracking and suggested stops
  • Live weather information
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Garmin Motorize is a navigation app specifically designed for motorcycles. This app will only work in combination with the compatible models below. Compatible models *YAMAHA TMAX, TMAX TECH MAX [2022-2025] *YAMAHA NIKEN GT [2023] *YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT+ [2023-2025] *YAMAHA TRACER 9 GT  [2025] ※Sales situation vary depending on the country or region. ※Our monthly plan will be available up until 2025/3/20, when all subscriptions will end and maps will be free to download. (There will still be a fee to update Japan maps.) The navigation operations can be done via motorcycle handlebar during the ride. Subscribe and download maps into your smartphone, enjoy best ever riding NOW! Key Features Garmin Real Directions Get spoken turn-by-turn directions through your connected helmet or headset. Meanwhile, navigation features are projected to motorcycle meter panel when smartphone is connected to motorcycle via USB cable / Wi-Fi. Live Traffic Avoid traffic delays and find timesaving detours to help keep you on your way with live traffic updates. PhotoReal Junction View It displays the appropriate lane to drive in during an active route. Junction view realistically depicts junctions and interchanges along your route, including road signs and the surrounding landscape; A brightly colored arrow indicates the lane needed for your next turn or exit. Rider Alerts Get alerts for hazards along your route, such as upcoming sharp curves. You’ll also be notified about speed limit, speed camera, or school nearby along the route. Fuel Tracking Estimate the distance you can travel before running out of fuel and suggest fuel stops based on fuel range when connected to motorcycle. Live Weather Show real-time weather, humidity, daily forecast. Click Garmin website for more information. https://www.garmin.com.tw/motorize/  *Some navigation features are not available in all regions. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The subscription plan includes maps for Australia, New Zealand, Russia, South East Asia, Taiwan, Turkey, Europe1, Southern Africa, the United States of America and Canada. 1 - Coverage for Europe includes, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Privacy Policy: ­­­­­https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/ Contact Us aoem.service@garmin.com https://forms.office.com/r/Q1if4G8XGb

About

Flashbird (by Pegase)

This app provides real-time GPS tracking for vehicles, alerting users to theft attempts and offering precise location data for recovery. It also allows users to visualize driving statistics and share their journeys on social media.

Highlights
  • Theft alerts via notification, email, and SMS
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Driving statistics visualization
  • Social media sharing of rides
  • Lap time retrieval for circuit driving
  • Easy installation and battery protection
Features
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Flashbird is the companion app for your Flashbird GPS tracker. Protect your motorcycle, car, van or camper with real-time anti-theft alerts, live GPS location and smart journey tracking — all from your phone. PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE AGAINST THEFT Flashbird helps you react quickly when something suspicious happens. Depending on your tracker, settings and subscription, you can receive alerts by push notification, email, phone call or SMS when your vehicle detects vibration, suspicious movement or displacement. If your vehicle is stolen, you can follow its position in real time and share key information to help with recovery. Compatible Flashbird trackers also include Flashbird Cops®, our post-theft assistance service. TRACK EVERY JOURNEY Flashbird is not just an anti-theft app. It also helps you rediscover the way you drive. View your journey history, follow your routes, check your driving statistics and export your journeys in GPX format. You can also share your trips with friends or on social media. On compatible vehicles and trackers, Flashbird can provide advanced driving data such as speed, acceleration, braking, lean angle and automatic lap timing on circuits. SMART FEATURES FOR EVERYDAY USE Flashbird is designed to make vehicle protection simple: • Real-time GPS tracking • Anti-theft alerts • Journey history and driving statistics • Live position sharing • GPX export • Maintenance reminders • SmartKey compatibility on supported trackers • Accident detection and emergency assistance on compatible models • Coverage in more than 190 countries • SIM card included with Flashbird trackers DESIGNED FOR FLASHBIRD TRACKERS The app works with compatible Flashbird GPS trackers, including Flashbird Original and the latest Flashbird range: Flashbird One, Flashbird Air and Flashbird Ultra. Features may vary depending on your tracker model, vehicle type, country, settings and subscription. A FRENCH GPS TRACKING SERVICE Flashbird is developed by SMT Performances, a French company based in Nantes and specialised in GPS trackers for vehicles. Flashbird combines anti-theft protection, real-time location and driving analytics in one simple app — so you can protect your vehicle and enjoy every journey with more peace of mind. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Flashbird app requires a compatible Flashbird GPS tracker. Some features require an active subscription or a compatible tracker model. Availability of certain services, including emergency assistance and post-theft support, may vary by country.

Screenshots

Garmin Motorize3 screens
Flashbird (by Pegase)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flashbird (by Pegase) at 79% against Garmin Motorize's 13%. Flashbird (by Pegase) also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Garmin Motorize's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Garmin Motorize sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Flashbird (by Pegase) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashbird (by Pegase) holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Motorize has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Garmin Motorize's written reviews are positive against 79% of Flashbird (by Pegase)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garmin Motorize ships an update every 2 months, Flashbird (by Pegase) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Garmin Motorize versus Flashbird (by Pegase): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin MotorizeFlashbird (by Pegase)
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (11 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminSMT Performances

Customer experience

Garmin Motorize

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative82.2%

Flashbird (by Pegase)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Garmin Motorize

Subscriptions8
  • Japan$2.991 Month
  • Japan3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Worldwide$4.991 Month
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  • Worldwide3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • Japan Map$34.991 Year
  • Japan1 Month trial$34.991 Year
  • Worldwide$39.991 Year
  • Worldwide1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Japan Map 2027$3.99
  • Japan Map 2026$59.99
  • Japan Map 2025$59.99
None

Flashbird (by Pegase)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin Motorize free?
Garmin Motorize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashbird (by Pegase) free?
Flashbird (by Pegase) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Garmin Motorize or Flashbird (by Pegase)?
Flashbird (by Pegase) is rated higher. Garmin Motorize averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flashbird (by Pegase) averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Garmin Motorize or Flashbird (by Pegase) have ads?
Neither Garmin Motorize nor Flashbird (by Pegase) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garmin Motorize or Flashbird (by Pegase)?
Garmin Motorize ships an update every 2 months, and Flashbird (by Pegase) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Garmin Motorize was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flashbird (by Pegase) on September 29, 2026.

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