Comparison

Piaggio vs MyDucati

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

Head to head
About

Piaggio

Enhance your riding experience with advanced multimedia functions and safety features. Control music, calls, and access a digital dashboard for your smartphone. Receive bike maintenance alerts and track trip data.

Highlights
  • Handlebar controls for music and calls
  • Voice-assistant activation
  • Extended digital dashboard
  • Bike maintenance alerts
  • Trip data tracking
  • Dealer and service center locator
Features
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The new Piaggio App enables you to activate the whole series of advanced multimedia functions from the MIA connectivity system. On specific models*, MIA makes your trips safer and more confrontable thanks to a set of new functionalities: • Handlebar controls for music and phone calls • Voice-assistant activation by a simple push of a dedicated button • An extended digital dashboard for your smartphone, displaying additional parameters • Notifications for the relevant alerts regarding the bike’s maintenance • Storage and visualization of the most significant data tracked on your last trips You can also use the Piaggio App to get in contact with us and find our dealers and assistance centers. *Currently available for Medley MY 2019 and Beverly 350

About

MyDucati

Manage your Ducati ownership, from personal profiles and bike garages to maintenance records and dealer information. Stay updated on news, events, and connect with the Desmo Owner Club.

Highlights
  • User profile management
  • Digital motorcycle garage
  • Maintenance service tracking
  • Dealer locator and contact
  • Desmo Owner Club access
  • News and event updates
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Discover MyDucati App features, wherever you are and always at your fingertips: PROFILE Create your profile and make sure your information is complete and always up-to-date. The more we know about you, the better the experience we can offer you. GARAGE In your garage you can manage the bikes you own and view the available documentation. Furthermore, you can configure the motorbike of your dreams and share it with your friends or send it to your Ducati dealer. MAINTENANCE In the maintenance section you can access the services carried out on your Ducati*, view the scheduled services, and be informed in real time about available updates so you’re always sure that your bike has the highest level of safety and functionality. *all service coupons performed from July 2019 on motorcycles registered since 2015 are available for viewing. Scheduled services are visible on motorcycles manufactured from 2021. DEALER The best way to find the dealer closest to your location and how to reach it. Choose your favourite dealer, check the services offered and contact them directly if you have any queries. DESMO OWNER CLUB Share your passion with the D.O.C. world and take advantage of all the initiatives and benefits reserved to members. NEWS & EVENTS Keep up to date on all the news and services we have put together specifically for you, and discover the Ducati events organised in your country as well as around the world.

Screenshots

Piaggio4 screens
MyDucati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Piaggio at 3.7 against MyDucati's 2.3. Piaggio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MyDucati's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (56 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model 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. Piaggio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyDucati asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Piaggio holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyDucati has 56 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Piaggio's written reviews are positive against 23% of MyDucati's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Piaggio versus MyDucati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiaggioMyDucati
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better2.3 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews22.0% of reviews23.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings656 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiaggio & C. S.p.aDucati Motor Holding S.p.A.

Customer experience

Piaggio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive22.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative66.0%

MyDucati

All ratings51 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative62.2%

Bugs and requests

Piaggio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyDucati

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Registration and login failures
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Language settings are problematic
  • Profile completion stuck at 95%
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  • Unable to add or delete bikes from garage
  • Security alert errors preventing app launch
  • Data not saving or disappearing
  • Service history/maintenance details not displaying correctly
  • White screen or blank page on launch
  • Keyboard not showing up for input fields
  • Error messages like 'invalid_expid&error_description=brand%20value%20not%20supported'
  • Notification badges not disappearing
  • App closes unexpectedly after updates
  • Issues with adding specific bike models (e.g., 916 series, vintage bikes)
  • Incorrect purchase dates for bikes
  • Login issues after updates
  • App not opening on older devices (e.g., iPhone 6)
  • Problems with uploading documents/photos
  • UI elements not responding (e.g., close button too high)
  • Incorrect DOC/dealer associations
  • Issues with birthday field format and validation

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to change app language easily
  • Add more bike models (older and newer)
  • Improve search functionality for dealers and DOCs
  • Allow editing/deleting registered bikes
Show 5 more
  • Add service interval tracking and digital maintenance book
  • Option to save password or use fingerprint login
  • Integration with phone wallet for membership cards
  • Track bike construction status
  • More useful content for riders (beyond marketing)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Piaggio

One-time1
  • Piaggio Navigation License$24.99
None

MyDucati

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Piaggio free?
Piaggio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyDucati free?
MyDucati is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Piaggio or MyDucati?
Piaggio is rated higher. Piaggio averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MyDucati averages 2.3 from 56 ratings.
Do Piaggio or MyDucati have ads?
MyDucati shows ads; Piaggio does not.
Which is updated more often, Piaggio or MyDucati?
Piaggio ships an update monthly, and MyDucati monthly. Most recently, Piaggio was updated on September 23, 2026 and MyDucati on September 11, 2026.

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