# MX Buddy vs TrackDay for iPhone

MX Buddy and TrackDay for iPhone both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of MX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 38% of TrackDay for iPhone's. MX Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#103 vs unranked). TrackDay for iPhone's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

MX Buddy costs $8.99 and TrackDay for iPhone $4.99 up front. TrackDay for iPhone sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MX Buddy against 4.5 for TrackDay for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Buddy has 91 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 38% of TrackDay for iPhone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Buddy | TrackDay for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937/reviews) | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackday-for-iphone/id523627374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 37.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Pietsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/654700919) | [FTLapps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495035070) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive tools for motocross racers, including GPS tracking, lap time analysis, and bike setup management. It offers detailed performance metrics and works offline on outdoor tracks.

**Highlights:** GPS recording and live data display, Import data from various GPS devices and files, Detailed lap and split time analysis, Race start and corner analysis, Bike setup management for different tracks, Maintenance reminders and tracking, Offline functionality on outdoor tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TrackDay for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackday-for-iphone/id523627374)

This app records your track day sessions, automatically computing lap times and analyzing performance. It offers real-time data display and detailed post-session analysis, with a vast library of global tracks.

**Highlights:** Automatic lap time computation, Real-time lap and sector times, Post-session analysis, Track raceline visualization, Extensive track library, Custom track learning

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | $0.99 | one-time |
| Willow Springs | $0.99 | one-time |
| NJMP Thunder Raceway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buttonwillow Raceway configuration 13 CW | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thunderhill Raceway Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Palm Beach International Raceway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Willow Springs Streets of Willow Springs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chuckwalla Valley Raceway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sebring International Raceway | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circuit of the Americas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jennings GP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Learning | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Buddy free?

MX Buddy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TrackDay for iPhone free?

TrackDay for iPhone costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MX Buddy or TrackDay for iPhone?

MX Buddy and TrackDay for iPhone are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 91 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do MX Buddy or TrackDay for iPhone have ads?

Neither MX Buddy nor TrackDay for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or TrackDay for iPhone?

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and TrackDay for iPhone every 2 months. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on September 25, 2026 and TrackDay for iPhone on September 23, 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.*