Comparison

Guzzi Multimedia Platform vs Tread®

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

Head to head
About

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

This app transforms your iPhone into a sophisticated on-board computer for compatible Moto Guzzi motorcycles. It displays real-time vehicle data, offers eco-friendly riding guidance, and helps you find nearby fuel stations and your parked bike.

Highlights
  • Multifunction on-board computer
  • Real-time vehicle data display
  • Eco-friendly riding guidance
  • Fuel station locator
  • Vehicle parking locator
  • Traction control information
  • Roll angle estimation
Features
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GUZZI MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM LINKS THE BIKES TO THE WORLD Guzzi Multimedia Platform (GMP) is the innovative app that completes the accessory installed on your Moto Guzzi. The app establishes a wireless connection between your vehicle and your iPhone transforming it in a sophisticated multifunction on board computer, always on the Net. The GMP accessory is available on Moto Guzzi Cruiser vehicle range produced from 2015. Information. The iPhone touch screen panel allows you to choose five parameters among a big number. Speedometer, rpm indicator, engine power and torque, instant and average fuel consumption, average speed, battery voltage, longitudinal acceleration and extended trip computer: these are but a few of the functions available. The “ECO RIDE” function guide you in order to achieve optimal fuel consumption with an eco-compatibile riding behaviour. An evaluation of your results is diplayed during the trip. With PMP you can store all the journey data and review them later, on your computer or directly on the app. In the easiest way, your will be able to analyse your trip and riding style thanks to a host of parameters acquired by the app in real time. Easy journey GMP boasts a series of contents that are meant to enhance the riding safety. If fuel is low, the system automatically tells you which petrol stations are closest and guides you to the one you chose on the map*. GMP automatically stores the last position of the vehicle before the engine is switched off, and gives indications if you forget where you parked it.* All the information about the Traction Control system activation are replicated on the virtual dashboard for maximum visibility and, while accelerating, the “Grip Warning” function gives you real time information about your driving behavior respect to the road adherence. A dedicated warning icon appears gradually in case of limit conditions. You can set specific thresholsd for speed, rpm and roll angle. Dedicated warning lights are activated if the limits are excedeed. Exclusive software With the synergic use of gyroscopes and vehicle signals, your iPhone/iPod becomes an astonishing roll angle estimator in the bends thanks to a proprietary algorithms. (Available from iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4th generation). GMP will be available for several models of Moto Guzzi Brand: keep in touch! *with iPhone navigation utilities or third parties apps. Note: For safety reasons touch screen functions of the app are disabled by default while riding.

About

Tread®

Track friends, sync navigation data, and plan routes with this powersport navigator companion app. It allows for seamless data transfer and provides smart notifications and live weather updates.

Highlights
  • Track up to 20 friends on map
  • Sync waypoints, tracks, and routes
  • Plan routes with custom preferences
  • Import and export GPX files
  • Smart notifications
  • Live weather updates
Features
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Roam the unknown with the Tread® app. It lets you track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator by using the Group Ride Mobile feature and syncs waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across devices. Easily plan routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device. Users can import and export GPX files and get access to smart notifications and live weather. • Track up to 20 friends on the map of your smartphone and Tread® device by using the Group Ride Mobile1 feature • Wirelessly sync waypoints, tracks, routes and collections across your compatible smartphone and Tread® powersport navigator • Easily calculate faster time or adventurous routes on your smartphone with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences you have on your Tread device • Import and export GPX files to try out new routes or revisit favorite rides • Keep your phone safely stowed away, and still get important messages and alerts via smart notifications2 on your Tread® device display when it’s paired with the Tread® app • Use the app to access live weather updates, viewable on your Tread® navigator’s display

Screenshots

Guzzi Multimedia Platform4 screens
Tread®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tread® at 65% against Guzzi Multimedia Platform's 7%. Tread® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Guzzi Multimedia Platform's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.5). 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

Tread® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tread® has 431 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Guzzi Multimedia Platform's written reviews are positive against 65% of Tread®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guzzi Multimedia Platform ships an update every 6 months, Tread® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Guzzi Multimedia Platform versus Tread®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuzzi Multimedia PlatformTread®
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (9 ratings)4.5 (431 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9431 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiaggio & C. S.p.aGarmin

Customer experience

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative90.0%

Tread®

All ratings431 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative31.6%

Bugs and requests

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tread®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save/load routes on mobile app
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing routes
  • Frequent disconnections between app and device
  • Lack of metric units and other regional support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Web/desktop app for route planning
  • Improved offline map coverage
  • Collaborative route planning features
  • Better organization and folder structure
  • Larger text/UI options for accessibility

In-app purchases

None

Guzzi Multimedia Platform

No in-app purchases

None

Tread®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guzzi Multimedia Platform free?
Guzzi Multimedia Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tread® free?
Tread® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guzzi Multimedia Platform or Tread®?
Tread® is rated higher. Guzzi Multimedia Platform averages 1.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Tread® averages 4.5 from 431 ratings.
Do Guzzi Multimedia Platform or Tread® have ads?
Neither Guzzi Multimedia Platform nor Tread® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guzzi Multimedia Platform or Tread®?
Guzzi Multimedia Platform ships an update every 6 months, and Tread® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guzzi Multimedia Platform was updated on August 19, 2026 and Tread® on September 30, 2026.

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