# Tech vs FPX + Track

The clearest difference is rating: FPX + Track at 2.6 against Tech's 1.6. Tech's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 5) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FPX + Track holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tech has 88 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of Tech's written reviews are positive against 0% of FPX + Track's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tech ships an update monthly, FPX + Track fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tech | FPX + Track |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tech-air-app/id1504440133/reviews) | **[2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fpx-plus-track/id6746137924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **13.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 151 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALPINESTARS SPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499986821) | [Vance & Hines](https://appshunter.io/developer/786747328) |

## What reviewers say

### Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tech-air-app/id1504440133)

Easily register and monitor your motorcycle airbag system's status and battery life. Track ride details, record location and speed, and relive your journeys with detailed maps and statistics. Build a library of your rides and manage system settings.

**Highlights:** Register Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System, Monitor system status and battery life, Track ride details with location and speed, Record and visualize ride statistics, Build a library of recorded rides, Disable system for off-road riding, Update system firmware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Successful firmware updates when working properly
- 📍 Ride tracking and route recording functionality
- 🔋 Battery level monitoring
- ⚡ Quick pairing when conditions are optimal
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant disconnection issues between app and vest
- 📡 Extremely limited Bluetooth range (requires phone within 5cm of vest)
- 🔐 Registration and verification SMS not received in multiple regions
- ❌ Firmware update failures stuck at 2-3%
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon launch after updates
- Firmware update stuck at 2% indefinitely
- Error 12 during firmware installation
- Verification SMS not arriving (especially for +420 Czech numbers and other regions)
- QR code scanner not recognizing codes

**Requested features**

- PC/desktop application for firmware updates
- Lean angle tracking and display
- Maximum speed recording in ride logs
- Acceleration metrics in ride data
- Altitude data in ride tracking


### FPX + Track

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fpx-plus-track/id6746137924)

Optimize your motorcycle's performance with this powerful flash tuning app. Download custom maps, monitor live sensor data, and manage diagnostic codes. It also includes safety features like crash detection and a security mode to prevent unauthorized starts.

**Highlights:** Download dyno tuned maps, View live sensor data, Read and clear diagnostic codes, Flash back to stock settings, Track bike data and view rides on maps, Crash detection, Security mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tech free?

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

### Is FPX + Track free?

FPX + Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tech or FPX + Track?

FPX + Track is rated higher. Tech averages 1.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while FPX + Track averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tech or FPX + Track have ads?

Neither Tech nor FPX + Track shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tech or FPX + Track?

Tech ships an update monthly, and FPX + Track fortnightly. Most recently, Tech was updated on November 3, 2026 and FPX + Track on November 8, 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.*