GMCF vs VMBA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GMCF
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Welcome to GMCF! You can use this app to register for classes, check in to the facility, and much more!
VMBA
This app connects mountain bikers with trail stewardship and community events. Members gain access to exclusive discounts and benefits from local and national businesses, supporting trail maintenance and advocacy efforts.
- Join or renew membership
- Access member benefits and coupons
- Redeem benefits instantly
- Purchase raffle tickets
- Donate to VMBA and chapters
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The Vermont Mountain Bike Association (VMBA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that, through a family of 29 Chapters, serves as the unified voice for mountain biking in Vermont. VMBA works to ensure the sustainability of mountain biking in Vermont and thoughtfully promotes exceptional riding experiences for all through advocacy, education, and community-driven stewardship. VMBA Members are critical to supporting our Chapters’ trail building and maintenance efforts, the administrative platform all chapters rely on, and the advocacy work needed to protect private landowners and trail access. As a VMBA Member, you will not only be supporting trails in Vermont, but you’ll also receive unique Member Benefits to over 100 local and national businesses, including complimentary downhill mountain bike lift tickets, discounts at bike shops, deals at restaurants and breweries, and more. The VMBA App will significantly improve the VMBA Member experience. Through the VMBA App, you can: - Easily join or renew your VMBA Membership - Add on Chapters or Community Builders at any time - View and access Member Benefits and downhill resort coupons - Instantly redeem Benefits without the need for a card or paper coupons - Purchase sweepstakes tickets - Donate to VMBA and individual Chapters
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VMBA at monthly against GMCF's every 4 months. GMCF's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GMCF ships an update every 4 months, VMBA monthly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | GMCF | VMBA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ergon Training | Vermont Mountain Bike Advocates Inc. |
In-app purchases
GMCF
No in-app purchases
VMBA
No in-app purchases
