Wahoo ELEMNT Companion vs eBike Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion
This app simplifies the setup and interaction with a bike computer. It allows for easy configuration of sensors, workout pages, and route syncing. Users can also track rides in real-time and share workout data with popular training platforms.
- Bike computer setup via QR code
- Configure workout pages with drag-and-drop
- Sync routes from Strava and Ride with GPS
- Real-time ride tracking for friends
- Automatic workout backup and sharing
- Receive phone notifications on bike computer
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The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App is the essential supplement for your new Wahoo ELEMNT Bike Computer. Wahoo has reinvented the way you setup and interact with your bike computer using the ELEMNT Companion App. Using the companion app, you automatically pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT via a QR code and then you can set up sensors and configure all of your workout pages using the easy interface of your iPhone. Simple Bike Computer Set Up Automatically pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT via QR code to your iPhone using the ELEMNT Companion App, and then use the easy interface of your iPhone to set up your profile, configure workout pages, and pair sensors faster than ever before. To build your personalized workout pages, simply drag and drop the order of your favorite data fields to suit your riding goals. Once you are configured, close the app and you are ready to ride! Simple to Navigate In the app, connect your Strava and Ride with GPS accounts so that your saved routes wirelessly download to your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer to keep you on track. Simple to Track Use the app to send a link that corresponds to your GPS coordinates to friends and family so that they can track you in real time. Or, you can keep the app open to see other riders with a Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer on the road to find your friends. Simple to Share The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App automatically backs up your workouts to the free Wahoo Fitness Cloud account for storage and sharing. Upload your workouts to all of your favorite training apps or websites. The Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Companion App integrates with TrainingPeaks, Strava, RidewithGPS, Komoot, HealthKit, MapMyFitness and many others! Visit https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/elemnt.html for more information on the Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT bike computers. Features: Set up and configure your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT Bike Computer Receive messages, phone calls, emails on your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT Upload workouts to your favorite training websites including TrainingPeaks, Strava, RidewithGPS, Komoot, HealthKit and many more Authorize Strava, RWGPS and Komoot to sync your routes to the ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike computers Connect to wifi on ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike computers Review workout data Live track Pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer with Wahoo Fitness devices including KICKR family, TICKR family, BlueSC, RPM, and more! Pair your ELEMNT or ELEMNT BOLT GPS Bike Computer with other BTLE and ANT+™ heartrate and bike speed/cadence/power devices. Please Note: Continued use of BTLE running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
eBike Flow
Enhance your eBike experience with smart features for safety, personalization, and comfort. Protect against theft, plan routes, customize riding modes, and track your activities. Keep your eBike updated with the latest functions.
- Theft protection (eBike Lock & Alarm)
- Smart navigation and route planning
- Customizable riding modes
- Activity tracking and fitness analysis
- Over-the-air updates
- Display configuration
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The eBike Flow app makes the riding experience on your eBike with the smart system from Bosch safer, more personalised and more comfortable. Give your eBike additional protection against theft, plan routes and use smart navigation, personalise your riding modes, customise the display and track your activities. You can also benefit from automatic updates. Make your eBike even smarter with the eBike Flow app. The eBike Flow app at a glance • Keep your eBike up to date with updates and make use of the latest functions. • Theft protection: Give your eBike additional protection with eBike Lock and eBike Alarm. • Navigation: Use your phone, Kiox 300 or Kiox 500 for navigation. • Route planning: Plan your route in detail or import it from komoot or Strava. • Activity tracking: Track and analyse your riding and fitness data. • Display configuration: Customise the screen layout of Kiox 300, Kiox 500 and Purion 200. • Custom riding modes: Choose from all the riding modes available for your eBike – and customise them in the usual way. • Help Center: Get quick help with questions about your eBike. Please note: The eBike Flow app is only compatible with eBikes with the Bosch smart system. All the information at a glance The eBike Flow app gives you a clear overview of all the information about your eBike, such as the distance travelled, current battery status or the next service appointment. This way, you always have an overview and can enjoy your next ride. Theft protection with eBike Lock and eBike Alarm eBike Lock and eBike Alarm are the ideal complement to the mechanical lock: eBike Lock is your free additional theft protection. Lock and unlock your eBike automatically using your phone or display as a digital key. Protect your eBike even better with the eBike Alarm premium service: with GPS tracking, notifications and alarm signals on the eBike. Always up to date with updates over-the-air Updates ensure that your eBike is always up to date and gets even better. You can simply download new eBike functions and transfer them to your eBike via Bluetooth. Route planning With the eBike Flow app, you can plan your next Tour to perfection: customise the route with map details and a route profile to suit your needs – or import existing routes from komoot or via GPX. Navigation with phone or display Navigate with your display or use your phone on the handlebar. No matter what you’re riding with, you have all the important riding data at a glance and can conveniently control and stop the navigation via your control unit. Activity tracking The eBike Flow app records your riding data as soon as you set off. In the statistics, you will find valuable insights into your tour and fitness data – to analyse and share, synchronised with Strava or Apple Health. Riding modes perfectly customised to you. With the eBike Flow app, you can customise the riding modes to suit you perfectly. Adapt the support, dynamics, maximum torque and maximum speed to your requirements. Display configuration Customise the screen layout of your Kiox 300, Kiox 500 or Purion 200 to suit your preferences. With over 30 customisation options, you decide for yourself what you see on your display while riding. Fast support with the Help Center Do you have a question about your eBike? Get the answer from our Help Center. Find explanations about functions and components. If you have any problems, you can contact our support team. Terms of Use: https://flow.bosch-ebike.com/legal/terms?region=us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wahoo ELEMNT Companion at none against eBike Flow's 4. Wahoo ELEMNT Companion also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 2.1K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. eBike Flow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Wahoo ELEMNT Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wahoo ELEMNT Companion has 37K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Wahoo ELEMNT Companion's written reviews are positive against 51% of eBike Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion ships an update monthly, eBike Flow every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Wahoo ELEMNT Companion | eBike Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (37K ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 2.1K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 310 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wahoo Fitness | Robert Bosch GmbH |
Customer experience
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion
eBike Flow
User reviews
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion
From 37K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless integration with other apps
- 💡 Customizable data fields and screens
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure data sharing with third-party apps
- 🔋 Good battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues and syncing problems
- 🐛 Crashes and stability concerns
- 🐛 Unreliable GPS and route navigation
- 🐛 Buggy software updates
- 🔋 Battery drain when not in use
eBike Flow
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Secure with lock and alarm features
- 💡 Customizable motor modes
- 💡 Integrates with Komoot for route planning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and navigation
- 🔋 High battery drain on smartphones
- 🔍 Limited data export options
- 🤔 Requires smartphone for full functionality
Bugs and requests
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to sync rides and routes
- Frequent disconnections between app and device
- Incorrect data recording and display
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable live tracking functionality
Requested features
5 requests- Improved route planning and navigation
- Integration with more third-party apps and services
- Better data visualization and analytics
- Offline map support
- Improved sensor connectivity and reliability
eBike Flow
Reported bugs
3 issues- Occasional connectivity issues when pairing bike
- Route planning sometimes generates inaccurate routes
- Ride data not always syncing correctly with Apple Health
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for heart rate sensors
- Improve integration with Garmin devices
- Allow multiple users/phones to be paired with one bike
- Provide offline navigation on Kiox 300 display
- Add option to customize Kiox 300 data screens
In-app purchases
Wahoo ELEMNT Companion
No in-app purchases
eBike Flow
- Flow+ (monthly)1 Year trial$3.991 Month
- Flow+ (monthly)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Flow+ (year)1 Year trial$34.991 Year
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- Flow+ (year)1 Month trial$34.991 Year
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