# MX Buddy vs Lapwise

The clearest difference is price: Lapwise at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. Lapwise also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lapwise is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. Lapwise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per 3 months. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, Lapwise every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Buddy | Lapwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **91** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Pietsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/654700919) | [Paceworks B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798042347) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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


### Lapwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapwise/id6798042345)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lapwise Basic Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Lapwise Premium Quarterly | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Lapwise Basic Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Lapwise Premium Yearly | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Buddy free?

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

### Is Lapwise free?

Lapwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MX Buddy or Lapwise have ads?

Neither MX Buddy nor Lapwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or Lapwise?

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and Lapwise every 8 days. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lapwise on October 1, 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.*