ThumperTalk vs BashMaps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThumperTalk
This app serves as a comprehensive resource for motorcycle enthusiasts, offering advice on purchasing, maintaining, and modifying various bike types. Users can also find riding partners, join clubs, and buy or sell moto gear.
- Motorcycle buying advice
- Maintenance and repair guides
- Gear and parts reviews
- Classifieds for moto gear
- Find riding partners
- Join or create riding clubs
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The rider's resource since 1999! Whether you're looking for feedback on what mx, enduro, dual sport or supermoto motorcycle to buy, how to maintain, fix & mod the ones you own, or how parts, accessories, gear & apparel rate, we've got you covered! Sell your moto stuff in our classifieds, find people to ride with, create or join a riding club and more!
BashMaps
Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and trade gear. Showcase your builds, join clubs, and engage with a dedicated community. Earn awards and climb leaderboards.
- Interactive map of RC spots
- Real-time active sessions
- Discover and RSVP to RC events
- Buy, sell, and trade RC gear
- Virtual garage for RC builds
- Join or create RC clubs
- Community feed and engagement
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THE ULTIMATE RC APP BASH, CRAWL, RACE, DRIFT, FLY, and FLOAT with fellow enthusiasts in your community! BashMaps keeps you connected to the RC world, helping you meet new friends, discover spots, find events, and join clubs in your area. Built by RC enthusiasts, for RC enthusiasts. Features: • Map of RC Spots: Use our interactive map to find the best RC tracks, crawling trails, parks, racing spots, airfields, lakes, and hobby stores near you. Explore new locations recommended by the community and share your own favorite spots. • Active Sessions: See who’s out running RC right now. Start a session, invite the crew, and link up in real time. • Find Events: Discover local RC events, races, and meetups. Get directions, RSVP, sync to your calendar, and never miss a run. • Marketplace: Buy, sell, and trade rigs, parts, and gear with your local RC community. No distractions. Just RC. • Virtual Garage: Create and manage a personalized virtual garage to showcase your builds. Add descriptions, specs, and photos. Discover thousands of rigs from enthusiasts worldwide and search by model. • Clubs: Create or join local RC clubs to connect with enthusiasts in your area. Organize club events, chat with members, and grow your crew. • Community Feed: Stay updated with the latest posts from the BashMaps community. Follow your favorite users, comment on posts, and engage in real-time. 100% RC content, zero noise. • Earn Trophies and Awards: Build your profile, climb leaderboards, and earn recognition for your contributions to the community! BashMaps covers cars, trucks, crawlers, planes, boats, drones, helis, and more. If it's RC, it belongs here. All content is contributed by the community. Anyone can add spots, events, rigs, and more. BashMaps is free to use. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads, unlock extra features, and support the platform's growth. Download BashMaps today and take your passion for RC to the next level!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThumperTalk at none against BashMaps's 6. ThumperTalk also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). BashMaps's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. BashMaps sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ThumperTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ThumperTalk against 4.2 for BashMaps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 54 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 71% positive.
ThumperTalk ships an update every 4 months, BashMaps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThumperTalk | BashMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (32 ratings) — better | 4.2 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews — better | 71.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | VerticalScope Inc. | BashMaps LLC |
Customer experience
ThumperTalk
BashMaps
In-app purchases
ThumperTalk
No in-app purchases
BashMaps
- BashMaps Pro$4.991 Month
- BashMaps Pro$54.991 Year
- Hobby Shop – 1 Store$199.001 Year
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- Hobby Shop – 2 Stores$349.001 Year
- Hobby Shop – 5 Stores$499.001 Year
- Hobby Shop – 10 Stores$799.001 Year
