Comparison

MX Buddy vs MX Rider Pro

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
Currently charting
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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

MX Rider Pro

Features
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MX Rider Pro – The Ultimate Motocross Companion Take your motocross riding to the next level with MX Rider Pro, the all-in-one app designed for riders who want to track performance, improve suspension setup, and manage their bikes like a pro. Whether you're training at your local track or racing competitively, MX Rider Pro helps you analyze your rides, track your progress, and dial in the perfect bike setup. GPS Ride Tracking: Record every ride with accurate GPS tracking. • Track speed, distance, and ride duration • View your rides on detailed maps • Automatically detect laps at motocross tracks • Review ride history anytime Moto Garage: Manage all your bikes in one place. • Store multiple bikes • Save suspension settings for each bike • Track maintenance and service history • Quickly switch bikes before each ride Suspension Tuning: Dial in the perfect setup for your bike. • Save fork and shock settings • Track clicker adjustments • Compare setups across different track conditions • Keep notes for every session Lap Timer: Track your performance and improve your lap times. • Automatic GPS lap timing • Session history and comparisons • Track your improvement over time • Analyze your riding performance Ride Analytics: Understand your riding like never before. • Detailed ride statistics • Track progress across sessions • Identify patterns and performance trends Upgrade to MX Rider Pro: Unlock advanced features with Pro: • AI Suspension Assistant – Get personalized suspension recommendations • Cloud Backup – Keep your data safe • Multi-Device Sync – Access your data anywhere • Unlimited Bikes & Tracks • Unlimited Ride History • Maintenance Reminders Perfect For: MX Rider Pro is designed for: • Motocross riders • Enduro riders • Dirt bike enthusiasts • Amateur racers • Professional competitors Whether you're a weekend rider or a serious racer, MX Rider Pro helps you ride smarter, track your progress, and improve every session. Download MX Rider Pro and take control of your riding performance.

Screenshots

MX Buddy4 screens
MX Rider Pro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MX Rider Pro at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. MX Rider Pro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ads 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

MX Rider Pro is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. MX Rider Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, MX Rider Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MX Buddy versus MX Rider Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX BuddyMX Rider Pro
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChristian PietschTSVETOMIR STEFANOV ALEKSANDROV

In-app purchases

None

MX Buddy

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MX Rider Pro

Subscriptions2
  • MX Rider Pro Premium$5.991 Month
  • MX Rider Pro Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MX Buddy free?
MX Buddy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX Rider Pro free?
MX Rider Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MX Buddy or MX Rider Pro have ads?
Neither MX Buddy nor MX Rider Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or MX Rider Pro?
MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and MX Rider Pro every 2 days. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on October 20, 2026 and MX Rider Pro on October 7, 2026.

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