Comparison

Moto Guzzi vs LiveWire EV

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

Head to head
About

Moto Guzzi

Enhance your motorcycle rides with advanced multimedia functions. Manage music, calls, and navigation directly from your handlebars. Connect Bluetooth headsets for intercom communication and track your trips with detailed data summaries.

Highlights
  • Handlebar music and call management
  • Voice assistant activation
  • Bluetooth headset intercom
  • Dashboard navigation pictograms
  • Extended smartphone dashboard
  • Trip tracking and data summary
Features
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The new MOTO GUZZI app represents the enabler of all the advanced multimedia function of the MIA connectivity system of your vehicle. It will allow you (on specific models) to improve the safety and easiness of your rides thanks to several important features: - Manage music and phone calls directly from the vehicle handlebar - Activate voice assistant with a dedicated button on the vehicle - Connect two standard Bluetooth headsets to the vehicle and activate intercom function between rider and passenger - Display turn by turn navigation pictograms directly on the vehicle dashboard - Extended vehicle dashboard on the smartphone screen - Communication of relevant vehicle info through notifications - Tracking of the last trips with summary of the most relevant data in straightforward info-graphics MOTO GUZZI app is also the portal for contacting us, finding our dealers and service centers and your passport to the world of Moto Guzzi, the community of real bikers where you can share your passion for the Brand of the Eagle.

About

LiveWire EV

This app connects motorcycle owners to their bike for status updates, charging notifications, and security alerts. It also offers integrated music and GPS navigation via Bluetooth, along with a charge station locator.

Highlights
  • Bike status monitoring
  • Charging notifications
  • Security alerts
  • Bluetooth music control
  • Integrated GPS navigation
  • Charge station locator
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Every LiveWire Experience in One App. The LiveWire App now supports LiveWire ONE, S2, and the all-new S4 Honcho motorcycles, bringing our entire product family together in a single platform. Stay informed, stay connected, and get more from every ride with features designed to enhance your ownership experience. Every function you need is now in your hand, from owner's resources and maintenance history to dealer support and genuine parts and accessories. For connected LiveWire motorcycles, unlock deeper insights with ride and charge analytics, intelligent charge scheduling, vehicle monitoring, security notifications, and more. Stay connected to your ride anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Moto Guzzi4 screens
LiveWire EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiveWire EV at 3.9 against Moto Guzzi's 1.5. LiveWire EV also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 13%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Moto Guzzi's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Moto Guzzi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LiveWire EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiveWire EV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveWire EV has 113 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Moto Guzzi's written reviews are positive against 48% of LiveWire EV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moto Guzzi ships an update every 4 weeks, LiveWire EV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Moto Guzzi versus LiveWire EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoto GuzziLiveWire EV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (13 ratings)3.9 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB279 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiaggio & C. S.p.aLiveWire EV

Customer experience

Moto Guzzi

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative77.6%

LiveWire EV

All ratings113 ratings
Positive68.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral20.9%
Negative31.3%

Bugs and requests

Moto Guzzi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LiveWire EV

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps unpairing from bike
  • Navigation doesn't track properly in real time
  • Charging station info is outdated
  • Connectivity with the bike is sporadic
  • App disconnects or doesn't sync with S2
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  • App has not communicated with the bike for months
  • App stopped working, won't pair with bike
  • App never syncs with bike anymore
  • App reroutes unconsciously and uncomfortably
  • App doesn't show up on the live wire display
  • App broke completely after update 1.4.0
  • App freezes on the home page
  • App won't connect with S2 over Bluetooth
  • App won't initiate bike update or check firmware version
  • App only displays maintenance schedule, not error codes
  • App drains phone battery significantly
  • App tells user's location instead of bike's
  • App doesn't update for days or weeks
  • App refuses to show correct battery level
  • App location is off by about two blocks
  • App freezes when asked to 'take me there'
  • Cannot connect Bluetooth helmet to bike
  • Cannot paste directions into navigation
  • Cannot search in Google Maps or Apple Maps and send to bike

Requested features

14 requests
  • Use Google Maps or Apple Maps for navigation
  • Allow setting home or work location in navigation
  • Filter chargers by bike compatibility
  • Add ability to start/stop charging via app
  • Add ability to change target charge percentage via app
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  • Show current dash status and meaning
  • Include symbol/indicator index
  • Show current diagnostics and meaning
  • Include diagnostic number index
  • Add sound to the experience (Harley, Jetson)
  • Option to avoid highways or tolls in navigation
  • Resync option for users
  • Schedule charging and set charge percentage target
  • Manage bike's hardware or software

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Moto Guzzi

One-time2
  • Moto Guzzi Navigation License$24.99
  • Custom Riding Mode$89.99
None

LiveWire EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moto Guzzi free?
Moto Guzzi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveWire EV free?
LiveWire EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Moto Guzzi or LiveWire EV?
LiveWire EV is rated higher. Moto Guzzi averages 1.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while LiveWire EV averages 3.9 from 113 ratings.
Do Moto Guzzi or LiveWire EV have ads?
Neither Moto Guzzi nor LiveWire EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moto Guzzi or LiveWire EV?
Moto Guzzi ships an update every 4 weeks, and LiveWire EV every 2 months. Most recently, Moto Guzzi was updated on October 22, 2026 and LiveWire EV on October 16, 2026.

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