Comparison

MX Buddy vs Vurbmoto Prospect

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

Head to head
About

MX Buddy

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
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THE #1 MOTOCROSS APP Why choose MX Buddy? - One-time payment. No subscription needed! - Works on any outdoor track without internet connection. - MX Buddy is packed with features and much more flexible than other motocross apps! Here you find all compatible GPS devices: https://mxbuddyapp.com/devices Main features of the app: GPS Recording • Live with the iPhone, the Apple Watch or for high precision GPS with the XGPS160 or the RaceBox Mini (S) • Live panels for the display of times, consistency and much more • Live speaking of lap and split times • Heart rate recording (heart rate belt required) • Race mode (time and laps) Import GPS Data • RaceBox Mini S or Micro • Dragy Pro and Lite • XGPS160 • Polar Flow • Garmin Connect • Workouts from Apple Health • Apple Watch App • GPX, TCX, KML, VBO or FIT Files Lap Times • Import LITPro • Import MYLaps • Motocross stopwatch • Manual input Analysis • Lap and split times • Race start analysis (RaceBox Mini required) • GPS playback with metrics (speed, acceleration, etc.) • Corner analysis • Speed, distance and consistency score • Theoretically best lap time • Segment comparison • Improvement potential per segment • Extensive statistics • Summary of all sessions with chart and statistics • Heart rate analysis • Best race strategy • Track consistency over time Bikes • Manage setups for every track and track condition • Load the fastest setup per track and soil • Maintenance reminders • Full export of all maintenances as PDF Additional • Custom tracks with map, GPS setup and type of soil • Track weather • Rider profile with picture and name • Season goals • iCloud backups and a lot more... Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background (on iPhone or Apple Watch) can dramatically decrease battery life. If you have questions, feel free to ask me! mxbuddy@peacher.de GET READY TO RACE WITH MX BUDDY !

About

Vurbmoto Prospect

This motorsports app offers live race tracking with in-depth stats, automatic rider data capture and ranking, an event calendar with reminders, and interactive track maps. It's designed for riders, fans, and industry professionals to enhance their racing experience.

Highlights
  • Live race tracking with stats
  • Automatic rider data capture and ranking
  • Comprehensive event calendar with reminders
  • Interactive track maps with detailed info
  • Rider profiles
Features
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Welcome to Prospect, the premier motorsports app designed for riders, fans, and industry pros. Why Prospect? Live Race Tracking – For the first time ever, follow multiple races in real time with in-depth stats and results. Rider Profile – Prospect captures your race data automatically and ranks you against your competition. Event Calendar – Never miss a race with our full event schedule and reminders. Track Map – A complete, interactive track map of every track in the country, along with detailed track information. Built for All Racing Enthusiasts Whether you’re a die-hard fan, weekend warrior, or aspiring pro, Prospect delivers everything you need to in one place. Join the Movement Download Prospect today! It’s time to reimagine the way you race. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MX Buddy4 screens
Vurbmoto Prospect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vurbmoto Prospect at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. Vurbmoto Prospect also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vurbmoto Prospect is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. Vurbmoto Prospect sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MX Buddy against 4.5 for Vurbmoto Prospect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Vurbmoto Prospect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, Vurbmoto Prospect every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MX Buddy versus Vurbmoto Prospect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX BuddyVurbmoto Prospect
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (91 ratings)4.5 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChristian PietschVurb Technology

Customer experience

MX Buddy

All ratings91 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative9.0%

Vurbmoto Prospect

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

MX Buddy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inbox crashes back to home screen
  • Apple Watch compatibility issues reported
  • GPS inaccuracies sometimes
  • Data not saving on app re-opening (older review)
  • Unable to add or pick up start line for new tracks (older review)

Requested features

8 requests
  • iPad resolution adjustment
  • Individual profiles for multiple users
  • More detailed suspension adjustment options (high/low speed compression)
  • Ability to set race length
  • Driver setup with notes per track
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  • Motorcycle service log
  • Hours in 0.1 increments
  • More analysis functions

Vurbmoto Prospect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MX Buddy

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Vurbmoto Prospect

Subscriptions5
  • Prospect Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Prospect Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Prospect Pro Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Prospect Pro Annual Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Prospect Pro Annual Subscription1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • Creator Photo: Personal License$1.99
  • Creator Photo: Personal License$2.99
  • Creator Photo: Personal License$3.99
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  • Creator Photo: Personal License$4.99

Questions

Is MX Buddy free?
MX Buddy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vurbmoto Prospect free?
Vurbmoto Prospect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Buddy or Vurbmoto Prospect?
Vurbmoto Prospect is rated higher. MX Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Vurbmoto Prospect averages 4.5 from 26 ratings.
Do MX Buddy or Vurbmoto Prospect have ads?
Vurbmoto Prospect shows ads; MX Buddy does not.
Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or Vurbmoto Prospect?
MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and Vurbmoto Prospect every 2 days. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vurbmoto Prospect on October 30, 2026.

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