Garmin Motorize vs Metro NYC Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Metro NYC Map
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Interactive map of NYC Subway
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Garmin Motorize at Free against Metro NYC Map's $0.99. Garmin Motorize also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Metro NYC Map's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On 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
Garmin Motorize is free to download; Metro NYC Map costs $0.99 up front. Garmin Motorize sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Metro NYC Map asks for nothing beyond the download.
Garmin Motorize ships an update every 2 months, Metro NYC Map daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Garmin Motorize | Metro NYC Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Razvan IVAN |
In-app purchases
Garmin Motorize
- 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
- Japan Map 2027$3.99
- Japan Map 2026$59.99
- Japan Map 2025$59.99
Metro NYC Map
No in-app purchases







