# MX Buddy vs Vurbmoto Prospect

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Buddy | Vurbmoto Prospect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937/reviews) | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vurbmoto-prospect/id6741115753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 77 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Pietsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/654700919) | [Vurb Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793166666) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Buddy

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

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 💰 Worth the money
- 🚀 Fast and efficient lap timing
- 📊 Great for training analysis
- 🔧 Tracks bike setup and maintenance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Can be confusing initially
- 🐛 Some users report bugs with Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inbox feature crashes
- 🤷‍♂️ GPS can be unreliable at times
- ⚙️ Missing some suspension adjustment details

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Vurbmoto Prospect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vurbmoto-prospect/id6741115753)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prospect Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Prospect Pro Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Prospect Pro Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Prospect Pro Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Prospect Pro Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Creator Photo: Personal License | $1.99 | one-time |
| Creator Photo: Personal License | $2.99 | one-time |
| Creator Photo: Personal License | $3.99 | one-time |
| Creator Photo: Personal License | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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