Comparison

MX Buddy vs Moto Maps

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

Moto Maps

Discover and track motocross tracks with real-time condition updates and venue insights. Connect with a rider community, leave reviews, and earn badges for your riding achievements.

Highlights
  • Find motocross tracks by location or city
  • Filter tracks by type, soil, and features
  • Real-time track status updates
  • Detailed venue insights and safety specs
  • Daily updates on conditions and schedules
  • Connect with other riders and leave reviews
  • Earn badges and unlock achievements
Features
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Stop hunting for track info. Find, check, and track every ride with confidence. Whether you’re looking for local practice spots, checking track conditions before loading up the truck, or connecting with other riders, [App Name] gives you complete real-time intelligence on tracks near you. FIND NEW TRACKS FAST Verified Directory & Interactive Map: Search hundreds of tracks by live location, city, or distance. Smart Filtering: Filter spots down to exact track types (Motocross, Junior, PeeWee, Stacyc), soil types (Sand, Clay, Dirt), and jump features. Real-Time Status: Instantly see what’s Open Now, closed, or private before you take off. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Deep Track Insights: Get full venue breakdowns including safety specs (flaggers, caution lights), track prep status (prepped, watered), and park amenities. Daily Updates: Stay ahead of weather changes, track conditions, and unexpected schedule shifts. CONNECT & UNLOCK BADGES Rider Community: Check in at tracks, leave reviews, and share real feedback with local riders. Earn Badges: Build your profile, unlock achievements like Review Rookie and Crowd Pleaser, and level up your status in the riding scene. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MX Buddy4 screens
Moto Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moto Maps at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. Moto Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (91 vs 2). 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

Moto Maps is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. Moto Maps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moto Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Buddy has 91 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MX Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Moto Maps's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
MX Buddy versus Moto Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMX BuddyMoto Maps
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (91 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB0 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChristian PietschRhonda Andrews

Customer experience

MX Buddy

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

Moto Maps

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MX Buddy

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Moto Maps

Subscriptions2
  • Moto Maps Pro$9.991 Month
  • Moto Maps Pro$89.991 Year
One-time4
  • 7-Day Pass$4.99
  • State Featured — 7 Days$14.99
  • State Featured — 30 Days$44.99
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  • State Featured — 90 Days$99.99

Questions

Is MX Buddy free?
MX Buddy costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moto Maps free?
Moto Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MX Buddy or Moto Maps?
Moto Maps is rated higher. MX Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Moto Maps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MX Buddy or Moto Maps have ads?
Neither MX Buddy nor Moto Maps shows ads.

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