# MotoAmerica Live+ vs Compact Octane

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compact Octane at 100% against MotoAmerica Live+'s 23%. Compact Octane also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MotoAmerica Live+'s advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotoAmerica Live+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $109.99 per year. Compact Octane asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compact Octane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotoAmerica Live+ has 106 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MotoAmerica Live+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Compact Octane's.

MotoAmerica Live+ ships an update every 5 months, Compact Octane monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotoAmerica Live+ | Compact Octane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motoamerica-live-plus/id1457892107/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compact-octane/id6768124372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MotoAmerica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457892106) | [Compact Octane LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896542162) |

## What reviewers say

### MotoAmerica Live+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motoamerica-live-plus/id1457892107)

Experience the thrill of North American motorcycle road racing. Watch live streams and on-demand content from the AMA Superbike Series, featuring multiple racing classes. Stay updated with the latest action from this premier motorsport event.

**Highlights:** Live race streaming, On-demand content, AMA Superbike Series coverage, Multiple racing classes, Event schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $109.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent video and streaming quality
- 👍 Incredible race coverage
- 👍 Informative and fun commentary
- 👍 All action in one place
- 👍 Reliable live streams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky app interface
- 🐛 Low definition video quality
- 🐛 Streaming barely works at times
- 🐛 Paid too much for subscription issues
- 🐛 App sucks

**Reported bugs**

- Streaming barely works at times
- Continual freezes and spinning wheel
- Sketchy and frozen video
- Indefinite loading circle
- Endless hanging after dismiss

**Requested features**

- Add calendar for event times (practice, qualifying, races)
- Implement notification reminders for events
- Improve user-friendliness and organization
- Add dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard


### Compact Octane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compact-octane/id6768124372)

Stay informed about motorcycle track day events with real-time updates on sessions, announcements, and schedules. Receive instant alerts, countdowns to your next session, and access track maps and event photos.

**Highlights:** Live session timer, Instant push notifications, Full day schedule, Next session countdown, Audio announcements, Track maps, Links to lap times & photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotoAmerica Live+ free?

MotoAmerica Live+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compact Octane free?

Compact Octane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MotoAmerica Live+ or Compact Octane?

Compact Octane is rated higher. MotoAmerica Live+ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Compact Octane averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MotoAmerica Live+ or Compact Octane have ads?

Neither MotoAmerica Live+ nor Compact Octane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MotoAmerica Live+ or Compact Octane?

MotoAmerica Live+ ships an update every 5 months, and Compact Octane monthly. Most recently, MotoAmerica Live+ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Compact Octane on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*