# MX Buddy vs Adventure Magazine

The clearest difference is price: Adventure Magazine at Free against MX Buddy's $8.99. Adventure Magazine also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). MX Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (91 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Adventure Magazine is free to download; MX Buddy costs $8.99 up front. Adventure Magazine sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. MX Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Adventure Magazine 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, Adventure Magazine every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX Buddy | Adventure Magazine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-buddy/id377664937/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-magazine/id771633409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Pietsch](https://appshunter.io/developer/654700919) | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) |

## What reviewers say

### MX Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #63 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


### Adventure Magazine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-magazine/id771633409)

This app delivers thrilling adventure stories from around the globe, covering extreme sports like big wave surfing, Arctic kayaking, and mountain biking. Each issue is packed with action and highlights the most daring feats in the world of adventure.

**Highlights:** Global adventure stories, Extreme sports coverage, Action-packed issues, Digital magazine subscriptions, Automatic renewal options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adventure Magazine | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per year |
| Adventure Magazine - December - January 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine - February - March 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine - April - May 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine - June - July 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine April - May 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine December - January 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine February - March 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Magazine April - May 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX Buddy free?

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

### Is Adventure Magazine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MX Buddy or Adventure Magazine?

Adventure Magazine is rated higher. MX Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Adventure Magazine averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MX Buddy or Adventure Magazine have ads?

Neither MX Buddy nor Adventure Magazine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX Buddy or Adventure Magazine?

MX Buddy ships an update every 2 months, and Adventure Magazine every 4 months. Most recently, MX Buddy was updated on October 26, 2026 and Adventure Magazine on October 10, 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.*