Comparison

Dfence vs BMW Motorrad Connected

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dfence

Monitor your vehicle's location, speed, and direction in real-time with advanced GPS technology. Receive instant alerts if your vehicle is moved, enabling rapid recovery and deterring theft.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Instant movement alerts
  • Location, speed, and direction monitoring
  • Vehicle recovery system
  • Theft deterrence
Features
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Track your dFence enabled vehicle using your iPhone! dFence is the 21st century solution to vehicle theft. The biggest-selling vehicle recovery system uses decades-old radio technology that's essentially "asleep" until you discover that your vehicle has been stolen. This could delay recovery for hours or even days. dFence never rests. It uses state-of-the-art GPS technology that alerts you the instant your vehicle is moved and allows you and the police to track the location, speed and direction of the vehicle in real time online. This means you can get your vehicle back in minutes, and that thieves will learn not to even go near a vehicle protected by dFence GPS technology.

About

BMW Motorrad Connected

Transform your smartphone into a motorcycle navigation and data tool. Plan and import routes, record ride details, and share your journeys. Connects wirelessly to compatible BMW motorcycles for enhanced riding experiences.

Highlights
  • Route planning and storage
  • Motorcycle-specific navigation
  • Route import/export (GPX)
  • Offline map downloads
  • Ride data recording
  • Vehicle data display
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Get the best out of your rides by transforming your smartphone into a motorcycle tool using the BMW Motorrad Connected app. Use our app to plan your dream routes or import routes as a GPX file. Thanks to the networking with your motorcycle, you can record all the relevant information about your ride if you want. If your BMW motorcycle is equipped with a TFT display and Connectivity, simply connect to your motorcycle with Bluetooth to do this. If your BMW motorcycle does not have a TFT display but does have a Multi-Controller and navigation preparation, then get the ConnectedRide Cradle and turn your smartphone into a motorcycle display. No matter whether you choose the option of “fast” (direct route) or “curvy” (route with a lot of turns), you can always keep your route reliably in view thanks to voice announcements to your communication system and navigation instructions that are easy to see in the display. By using the intuitive Multi-Controller, you can control everything safely without having to take your hands off the handlebars. Want to keep your friends up to date? Then easily share your riding data and photos on social media. We are continuously refining our app for you. Stay tuned to discover the latest functions. Here is an overview of all the features that the BMW Motorrad Connected app currently offers you: #Route Planning. • Route planning and storage with waypoints • Motorcycle-specific navigation with "winding route" route criterion • Weather information for current location • Route import and export (GPX files) • Free map download for offline use #Navigation. • Motorcycle navigation suitable for everyday use • Arrow navigation in the 6.5” TFT display • Map navigation in the 10.25” TFT display or ConnectedRide Cradle • Voice announcements possible (if communication system present) • Turn-by-turn instructions, including lane recommendations • Current traffic data • Speed limit display • Point-of-Interest search #Tour Recording. • Recording distances traveled including vehicle data • Analysis of performance values such as banking angle, acceleration and engine speed • Route export (GPX files) • Sharing recorded journeys and photos on social media #Vehicle Data. • Current mileage • Tank capacity and remaining range • Tire pressure (with TPM optional equipment) • Online service appointment scheduling Application Notices. • The app is part of BMW Motorrad Connectivity and can only be used in combination with vehicles with a TFT display or ConnectedRide Cradle. The connection between smartphone, vehicle/cradle and—if present—communication system is established wirelessly via Bluetooth. It can be operated with the Multi-Controller on the handlebars. To output music, telephony and navigation information, the use of the BMW Motorrad communication system is recommended. • A mobile Internet connection is necessary to receive traffic data. This can result in costs in accordance with the contract between the customer and provider (such as roaming charges). • Be aware that the functionality of your smartphone and the connection to the vehicle also depend on national requirements and conditions, and therefore cannot be guaranteed by BMW Motorrad at all times. • The BMW Motorrad Connected app is displayed in the language configured in the smartphone. Please note that not all languages are supported. • Continuous use of GPS localization in the background may lead to a reduced battery life. Make Life a Ride.

Screenshots

Dfence3 screens
BMW Motorrad Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BMW Motorrad Connected at 4.3 against Dfence's 3.4. BMW Motorrad Connected also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 53). Dfence's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 18%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BMW Motorrad Connected holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BMW Motorrad Connected has 1.8K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Dfence's written reviews are positive against 18% of BMW Motorrad Connected's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dfence ships an update every 4 months, BMW Motorrad Connected monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dfence versus BMW Motorrad Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDfenceBMW Motorrad Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (53 ratings)4.3 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings531.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB512 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovative Aftermarket GroupBMW

Customer experience

Dfence

All ratings48 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative41.5%

BMW Motorrad Connected

All ratings1,813 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews244 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral20.9%
Negative60.7%

User reviews

Dfence

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Helpful and patient support staff
  • 👍 Good product for peace of mind
  • 👍 Seamless device operation
  • 👍 Accurate GPS tracking (sometimes)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes constantly
  • 🐛 App is useless/doesn't function
  • 🐛 Tracking is inaccurate/slow
  • 🐛 Does not update location
  • 🐛 Login issues (app/website)

BMW Motorrad Connected

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great integration with bike
  • 📊 Detailed ride tracking and metrics
  • 💡 Potential for community features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnects and stability issues
  • 🗺️ Incomplete and unreliable navigation
  • 🔌 Drains phone battery
  • 🤖 Unintuitive and clunky user experience

Bugs and requests

Dfence

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App keeps crashing constantly
  • App doesn't work/function
  • Tracking is inaccurate/slow
  • Location not updating
  • Login issues (app/website)
Show 19 more
  • Notifications not received
  • Takes forever to update
  • Odometer incorrect
  • Assigned driver not showing
  • App times out
  • Functionality not as advertised
  • Geo fence alerts not working consistently
  • Auto arm/disarm issues
  • App freezes on loading screen
  • Firmware issues
  • Device malfunction
  • App not deactivating system
  • Window break-in alerts not received
  • Cannot log into tracking portal
  • App zooms to Africa on locate
  • Settings screen leads back to login
  • Slide to start function not working
  • App design is outdated
  • Verification code not working

Requested features

21 requests
  • App notifications (push/SMS)
  • Update the app
  • Improve user interface/quality of life
  • Provide more information
  • Fix bugs
Show 16 more
  • Improve tracking accuracy
  • Ensure live updates are live
  • Show assigned driver in trip history
  • Correct odometer readings
  • Fix login issues
  • Implement push notifications
  • Improve geo fence functionality
  • Update for iOS 9 and Apple Watch
  • Update app design language
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Improve 'slide to start' functionality
  • Separate settings section
  • Fix app timeout issues
  • Provide actual activation code
  • Add PUSH notifications
  • Improve user-friendliness of app

BMW Motorrad Connected

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Maps not downloading properly
  • Speed limit data displaying incorrectly
  • Navigation freezing or disconnecting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add CarPlay/Android Auto support
  • Improve map quality and routing
  • Allow customization of waypoints and favorites
  • Provide better syncing between devices
  • Add more detailed telemetry data

In-app purchases

None

Dfence

No in-app purchases

None

BMW Motorrad Connected

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dfence free?
Dfence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMW Motorrad Connected free?
BMW Motorrad Connected is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dfence or BMW Motorrad Connected?
BMW Motorrad Connected is rated higher. Dfence averages 3.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while BMW Motorrad Connected averages 4.3 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Dfence or BMW Motorrad Connected have ads?
Neither Dfence nor BMW Motorrad Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dfence or BMW Motorrad Connected?
Dfence ships an update every 4 months, and BMW Motorrad Connected monthly. Most recently, Dfence was updated on October 26, 2026 and BMW Motorrad Connected on October 30, 2026.

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