Comparison

DarknessBot vs Pedlopace

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

Pedlopace

Features
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Pedlopace Tracker is the official companion app for cycling events and challenges organized through the Pedlopace platform. Whether you're joining a gran fondo, a timed climb, or a community cycling challenge — Pedlopace Tracker keeps you connected to every moment of your ride. TRACK YOUR RIDE Ride with confidence knowing your GPS route is being recorded in real-time. Your distance, pace, and route are automatically captured so you can focus on pedaling. SCAN & CHECK IN Quickly scan QR codes at event checkpoints to register your presence and validate your participation. No paper, no queue — just scan and go. STAY UPDATED Receive real-time push notifications for event announcements, start signals, and important updates from event organizers — straight to your wrist or pocket. REVIEW YOUR PERFORMANCE After the finish line, review your event summary including your route, timing, and participation record. BUILT FOR INDONESIAN CYCLISTS Pedlopace Tracker is designed for cyclists who participate in events managed by Pedlopace — the platform trusted by cycling event organizers across Indonesia. --- To join events, you need an invitation or registration link from your event organizer. For organizers: manage your events at pedlopace.com

Screenshots

DarknessBot4 screens
Pedlopace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pedlopace at none against DarknessBot's 10. Pedlopace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). DarknessBot's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. Pedlopace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DarknessBot ships an update every 2 months, Pedlopace weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DarknessBot versus Pedlopace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarknessBotPedlopace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILIA SHKOLNIKAli Muntaha

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

Pedlopace

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

Pedlopace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DarknessBot free?
DarknessBot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedlopace free?
Pedlopace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DarknessBot or Pedlopace have ads?
Neither DarknessBot nor Pedlopace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DarknessBot or Pedlopace?
DarknessBot ships an update every 2 months, and Pedlopace weekly. Most recently, DarknessBot was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pedlopace on October 11, 2026.

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