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It's been an incredible two weeks since MotorManage launched on Android. I've watched riders add their bikes, log maintenance, and finally get organized. But one question kept showing up in emails, DMs, and app reviews: "When is the iOS version coming?"
For all of you asking, I've got good news. MotorManage is scheduled for the App Store late next week! If you're an iPhone user who's been waiting to track your motorcycle maintenance with the same app your Android-riding friends won't shut up about, you'll be able to download it by the end of next week.
But this isn't just an iOS launch announcement. I've been listening to your feedback, and I'm shipping several features that riders explicitly asked for. Let me walk you through what's new.
iOS release: What iPhone users Can Expect
Let me be straight with you: building for iOS took longer than I'd planned. Turns out launching a cross-platform app as a one-person team while working a day job and being an Android user is harder than you'd think. But the delay had a silver lining because I've got to incorporate user feedback from our Android launch before iOS even went live.
What Makes MotorManage Different on iOS
If you've used other motorcycle maintenance apps, you've probably noticed they're often just car apps with "motorcycle" added as an afterthought. MotorManage is purpose built for motorcycles from day one. It has 600+ brands and 45,000+ models in it's database. Whether you ride a 1972 Honda CB750 or a 2025 Ducati Panigale V4, we've got your bike's specs.
The iOS version includes everything that made the Android version work:
Offline-first architecture. You can log maintenance in your garage with zero bars of signal. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online. I built this because I've logged oil changes in parking lots with terrible reception, and waiting for an app to load is infuriating when your hands are covered in motor oil.
The Speedy feature. This one's unique to MotorManage, and iPhone users have been asking about it as well. Speedy adjusts your music or podcast volume based on your riding speed. Stopped at a red light? Volume drops automatically. Back on the highway? It rises so you can hear over wind noise and it uses GPS speed data that's also being used for mileage tracking.
Multi-bike management. Whether you've got one bike or ten, MotorManage handles it. The Rebel plan (free forever) covers two motorcycles. Need more? The King plan will soon give you unlimited bikes.
When and Where to Download for iPhone
The App Store listing goes live some time late next week. You'll be able to search "MotorManage" and find us, or check the link in our Instagram bio or website.
Want to search through 600+ motorcycle brands and 45,000+ models? Download MotorManage for free and explore the most comprehensive motorcycle database available.
User-Driven Improvements: Your Feedback Matters
Here's something I've learned in the two weeks since Android launch: riders know what they need better than I do.
I built MotorManage to solve problems I personally experienced like forgetting oil changes, losing service receipts, wondering how much my bikes actually cost to maintain. But once real riders started using it daily, they spotted friction points I'd completely missed.
The updates shipping with iOS launch will come directly from your feedback. Every single one.
How I'm Prioritizing Feature Requests
I read every email, every Instagram DM, every review comment. When multiple riders mention the same problem, it moves to the top of the list. Simple as that.
Some apps have complicated voting systems or "roadmap portals". We're not there yet, and honestly, I'm not sure we need to be. Right now, it's just me reading feedback and saying, "Yeah, that makes total sense. Let me build it."
This approach won't scale forever. Eventually, we'll need a more formal system. But for now, the direct connection between riders and development means I can move fast on things that actually matter.
New Feature: Searchable Parts List
This was the number one request from Android users. Let me explain why.
MotorManage tracks parts at three levels: categories (like "Engine" or "Brakes"), sub-categories (like "Brake Pads" or "Rotors"), and individual parts (like "Front Brake Pads - OEM"). When you've got a bike with 50+ trackable parts, scrolling through the entire list to find "spark plugs" gets old fast.
So now you can search. Type "spark" and instantly see spark plugs. Type "chain" and get chain, chain slider, chain guard and everything related. It's a small feature that saves annoying seconds every time you want to check a specific part. That's the kind of efficiency we're building for. Maintenance tracking should take seconds, not minutes. You've got riding to do.
Improved Onboarding: Learn Before You Sign Up
This change surprised me. I thought people would just download the app, create an account, and start adding bikes. Turns out, a lot of riders want to explore before committing, even to a free app.
The old onboarding went straight to account creation. If you wanted to see what MotorManage actually did, you had to sign up first. That felt backwards after people pointed it out.
Now, you can explore features before creating an account. Once you're convinced it's worth your time, then you sign up.
Going Global: Localization & Currency Settings
MotorManage started as an English only app because, well, that's one of the most international language I speak and it was faster to launch. But motorcycles are global. Riders in Amsterdam and Buenos Aires need maintenance tracking just as much as riders in Austin or Manchester.
Localization has been on the roadmap and in the development workflow since day one but I wanted to take a little bit more time to ensure it all worked properly. With the iOS launch, we're starting that journey.
Dutch Language Support Launches Today
Dutch is our first non-English language. Why Dutch? Couple of reasons.
First, the Netherlands has a huge motorcycle culture. Between commuters on scooters and touring enthusiasts on big bikes, there's a massive rider population that deserves a native language maintenance app.
Second, I am Dutch myself. I have a connection to the Dutch market, and I wanted to make sure the translation quality was excellent. Machine translation produces awkward, unusable text. Doing the review for the Dutch version means it actually sounds natural.
If you're a Dutch speaking rider, you can switch MotorManage to "Nederlands". Every label, every notification, every feature explanation will be fully localized.
Spanish and German Coming in Q1 2026
Next up: Spanish and German. Spanish opens up riders across Spain, Latin America, and the massive Spanish-speaking community in the US. German covers Germany, Austria, and Switzerland regions with some of the highest motorcycle ownership rates in Europe. And even though my proficiency in these languages is not as high as English, I do speak both language quite well.
I'm targeting Q1 2026 for both. Same approach as Dutch: doing a personal review, probably include another native speaker and focus on quality over speed.
Eventually, we want MotorManage available in every language riders speak. French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese—if you ride a motorcycle, you should be able to track maintenance in your language. But we're doing it properly, one language at a time, with actual humans checking that translations make sense.
Currency Settings for International Users
Here's a detail that matters more than you'd think: currency display.
If you're tracking maintenance costs in euros but MotorManage shows everything in dollars, you're doing mental math every time you look at your analytics. It's a small friction that adds up over time.
Now you'll be able to set your currency. MotorManage will display costs in euros, pounds, yen, pesos or whatever you use. We're not doing automatic currency conversion (that gets complicated with exchange rates changing daily). We're just respecting that riders around the world use different currencies and displaying costs the way you think about them.
What's Coming Next: Time-Based Intervals
We're not stopping here. I've got another big improvement in progress, and I want to give you a preview.
Time-Based Service Reminders for All Parts
Some maintenance is mileage-based: oil changes every 5,000 km, chain lube every 500/1000 km. Other maintenance is time-based: annual valve adjustments, seasonal coolant changes, six-month brake fluid replacement (even if you haven't ridden much).
Right now, MotorManage handles mileage-based reminders well but time-based reminders less so.
So of course I'm fixing that. The next major update (after the iOS release) will give time-based and mileage-based reminders equal weight. MotorManage will remind you when your annual service is due, even if you've only put 1,000 miles on the bike. Weekend riders and seasonal riders will finally have maintenance tracking that fits their usage patterns.
Join the MotorManage Community
If you've made it this far, thanks for reading. Seriously. These updates exist because riders like you took the time to email feedback, leave reviews, and tell me what you actually needed.
This is still early days for MotorManage. We're two weeks into Android availability, about to launch iOS, and just getting started on the roadmap. But we're building this together, so you tell me what riders need, I review and build it.
Start Tracking Your Motorcycle Today
MotorManage is free for up to two motorcycles with the Rebel plan. No credit card required. No time limit. Just download, add your bike, and start tracking maintenance.
If you need more than two bikes or want advanced features, the King plan will soon give you unlimited motorcycles and premium analytics. But honestly, try the free tier first. See if it works for you.
Stay Updated on New Features
I'm shipping updates regularly, sometimes weekly, sometimes bi-weekly, depending on what I'm building. If you want to stay in the loop:
- Instagram: @motormanage.app (behind-the-scenes development, feature previews)
- Email: Reply to any app notification email—I read everything
- Reddit: I'm active in r/motorcycles (look for posts about MotorManage)
Have a Feature Request?
I'm listening. If there's something you need that MotorManage doesn't do yet, let me know. Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram. I read every suggestion.
The best features come from riders who are actually using the app daily. You know what friction points exist because you hit them. Share those insights, and there's a good chance Ill build what you need.
Thanks for being part of this and as always, ride safe.
— Lorenzo
