Comparison

DarknessBot vs Torp Controller

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

Head to head
About

DarknessBot

This app allows owners of electric personal transporters to monitor and customize their devices. It provides real-time data, allows parameter adjustments, and includes features for social connection and trip tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time metric display (speed, battery, mileage)
  • Device parameter customization
  • Customizable interface
  • Friend location tracking on map
  • Trip recording and analysis
  • Profile creation and sharing
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Join over 500 000 DarknessBot users! Support for 18 electric vehicle brands and more than 150 models! The application for active EUCs/EScooters/Segways/ESkates/EBikes owners! It supports the following models: ► Ninebot/Segway (One C/C+/E/E+/P/A1/S2/Z6/Z8/Z10, Segway C/E/P/R/T, Mini/Pro/Plus/GoKart/Mecha Kit, KickScooter ES/E25/E45/G30/G30P/G30D/G30LE/G30LD/G30LP/GT2/G2/F2/E2/P100/D18/G3/GT3/F3/E3 Pro/ZT3) ► Xiaomi (M365, Pro, Pro2, 1S) ► Inmotion (V3, V3C, V3S, V3Pro, V5, V5+, V5F, V6, V8, V8F, V8S, V9, V10, V10F, V11/Y, V12/Pro/S, V13/Pro, V14, R1, R2, L6, L8, L9, Air/Pro, Climber, E20, P6, RS) ► Solowheel (Glide 3) ► Begode (MTen3/4/5, MCM4/5, ACM, MSuper V3/X/Pro, RS, Monster/Pro, Tesla, Nikola/Plus, EX, EXN, EX2S, EX30, ET Max, Extreme, DTen/Plus, Master/Pro, Hero, RecioWheel, T4/Pro, A2, A5, Falcon/Pro, Blitz, X-Way, Future, Panther, Race, X-Max) ► KingSong (14, 14S, 14M, 14S Pro, 16, 16S, 16X, 18, 18L, 18S, 18XL, N8, N10, N10P, S3, S16/Pro, S18, S19, S22/Pro, F18, F22 Pro) ► Rockwheel (GT14, GT16) ► Veteran (Sherman/Max/S/L, Abrams, Patton/S, Lynx/S, Oryx) ► Extreme Bull (Commander/Mini/Pro/GT/Max, XM, Griffin, K4, K5, K6, Rocket) ► NOSFET (APEX, AERO, AEON, XENO) ► Xiaoxiang (Smart BMS) ► Ant (Smart BMS) ► Yokamura (i8, i8 Pro) ► ACTON (X1, BLINK, QU4TRO, R1) ► ADO (E-BIKE) ► SmirnoV (SV134, SV151, SV168) ► VESC ► E-Way (E-300, E-500, E-600) Features: ◉ Modify tiled interface that you can customize ◉ Displaying all available metrics through Bluetooth LE: ► Current speed ► Maximum speed ► Avarage speed ► Total mileage ► Remaining mileage (depending of rider's weight, the battery charging cycles, and weather conditions) ► Total runtime ► Battery level ► Temperature of the controller (not for all models) ► Power ► Voltage ► Pitch and roll ► PWM ◉ Changing parameters of the device: ► Maximum speed ► Riding mode ► Lock mode ► Limited speed mode ► Volume level ► Gyro level ► Transportation mode ► LED mode ► Horn ► Alarms ► Strobe ► Calibration ► Firmware update ◉ Map ► View riders location on the World ► Follow for location your friends in real-time ► Route auto refreshing directions to friend ► Deep to AR mode to view your friends and directions ► Use map filters ► Record your trips ◉ Profile ► Create and share your profile in DarknessBot ► Search and add your friends ► Connect your WhatsApp and Telegram account for chat with friends ► Invite to a ride your friends ◉ World ratings by mileage ◉ Logging and displaying graphs of metrics (up to a year) ◉ Record video from a camera with a sensor display ◉ Compass and weather forecast ◉ Apple Watch support ◉ Neural Network Integration (For more smooth remaining mileage prediction) ◉ App Themes ◉ electro.club, Siri Shortcuts, Myo Armband, Flic Button 2, Mirror «Third Eye», ActiveLook glasses and Garmin integration * Options are available if the manufacturer has provided them for the device

About

Torp Controller

This app connects to your e-bike's controller via Bluetooth, allowing you to customize power, speed, and safety settings. Monitor battery health, track ride logs, and stay updated with the latest upgrades for an optimized riding experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customize power and speed
  • Adjust safety limits
  • Monitor battery cell voltage and temperature
  • Track and share ride logs
  • Manage e-bike factory settings
Features
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Torp Controller App is a user-friendly iOS-based smartphone App, developed and owned by Torp d.o.o. It has been developed especially for TC500 and TC1000 Controllers. Install Torp TC500 or TC1000 Controller to your e-bike and connect it with Bluetooth to your smartphone. Change the settings through an easy-to-read display and have all important stats and ride logs on the palm of your hand. Stay up-to-date with all the upgrades and get the best out of your ride! The App allows users to adjust the Controller's power, speed, and other safety limits according to the Battery they use (Stock, Modified, Custom), they can keep or disable the e-bike's factory settings (kick-stand sensor, crash sensor, power mode button, stock display, and brake switch) and monitor and share their riding logs. TC500 and TC1000 Controllers are in constant communication with your e-bike's BMS. This unique feature allows you to track your battery's cell voltage and temperature through the App and to always know how much power you have left for your trip.

Screenshots

DarknessBot4 screens
Torp Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DarknessBot at 4.8 against Torp Controller's 4.3. DarknessBot also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 22) and device support (4 vs 2). Torp Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DarknessBot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Torp Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DarknessBot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DarknessBot has 1.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of DarknessBot's written reviews are positive against 55% of Torp Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DarknessBot ships an update every 2 months, Torp Controller every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DarknessBot versus Torp Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarknessBotTorp Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB219 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperILIA SHKOLNIKTorp

Customer experience

DarknessBot

All ratings1,924 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews475 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative30.7%

Torp Controller

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

DarknessBot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after firmware updates
  • Inability to unlock or control locked devices
  • Incorrect data display for certain vehicle parameters
  • Syncing and data persistence issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more electric vehicle models
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
  • Implement firmware update functionality
  • Add navigation and route planning features
  • Provide more customization options for alerts and notifications

Torp Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DarknessBot

One-time10
  • Graphs$1.99
  • Video Recorder$1.99
  • Themes$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Tracker$1.99
  • Automatic Torch$1.99
  • Custom beep$1.99
  • Custom Dashboard$1.99
  • Alarms$3.99
  • Engine Sound$3.99
  • Premium$34.99
None

Torp Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DarknessBot free?
DarknessBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torp Controller free?
Torp Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DarknessBot or Torp Controller?
DarknessBot is rated higher. DarknessBot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Torp Controller averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do DarknessBot or Torp Controller have ads?
Neither DarknessBot nor Torp Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DarknessBot or Torp Controller?
DarknessBot ships an update every 2 months, and Torp Controller every 6 weeks. Most recently, DarknessBot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Torp Controller on September 20, 2026.

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