LiveWire EV vs Motocompacto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Motocompacto
Monitor your electric scooter's battery, health, and trip range. Control lighting and ride modes, lock/unlock the motor, and earn rewards. Access the user manual and Honda account features.
- Battery state of charge monitoring
- Battery health information
- Trip calculator for estimated range
- User manual access
- Trophy earning system
- Bluetooth lighting adjustments
- Bluetooth ride mode selection
- Bluetooth motor lock/unlock
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Connect with your Motocompacto and unfold even more fun! With the Motocompacto app you can: • See current battery state of charge • View information on overall battery health • Use the trip calculator to estimate battery remaining at your intended destination under ideal conditions • View the User Manual (physical copy also found in the box) • Earn trophies for both exploring with your Motocompacto and exploring the app • Log-In to your existing Honda Account or Sign-Up for a new Honda Account • Bluetooth® controls to adjust Lighting Settings • Bluetooth® controls to adjust Ride Mode (1 - Go Far, 2 - Go Fast) • Bluetooth® controls to Lock & Unlock the motor *Motocompacto app currently only is supported in the United States. For help with Motocompacto app please contact Honda Support: Honda Support Contact Information: https://mygarage.honda.com/s/help-honda Support Information can also be found in the app by going to Profile > Settings > Support Privacy Policy : https://www.honda.com/privacy/privacy-notice Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is under license
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiveWire EV at 48% against Motocompacto's 0%. LiveWire EV also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (113 vs 35). Motocompacto's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LiveWire EV holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of LiveWire EV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Motocompacto's.
LiveWire EV ships an update every 2 months, Motocompacto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiveWire EV | Motocompacto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (113 ratings) — better | 2.6 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 279 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveWire EV | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. |
Customer experience
LiveWire EV
Motocompacto
Bugs and 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
Motocompacto
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LiveWire EV
No in-app purchases
Motocompacto
No in-app purchases
