Comparison

VanMoof vs UNIT 1

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

Head to head
About

VanMoof

Control your electric bike remotely. Lock/unlock, check battery, and track rides. Customize bike settings like motor assistance and lights. Share your bike and report it missing.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Battery level check
  • Ride tracking and overview
  • Bike settings customization
  • Bike sharing
  • Report bike as missing
Features
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Get the most out of your VanMoof bike with the official app. It’s all at your fingertips. Lock or unlock your bike, check the battery level, and find where you parked it – all from your phone. Keep an eye out for regular updates geared to take your VanMoof riding experience to the next level. What can you do with the VanMoof app? No matter where you are in the app, it will assist you with your smoothest ride yet: Home * No keys are needed, your bike smartly recognizes you. Unlock your bike with just a tap or create a personal unlock code to easily unlock your bike without your phone. * Check how much battery your bike has (and Powerbank if you have one). * View your current speed, distance, and ride duration on your in-app live dashboard. * Adjust your bike settings instantly on the home screen. You can change your motor assistance, gears, lights, bell sound, and other bike sounds. Rides * Look back at every trip with a detailed ride overview. * You can view every journey, including the time, distance, maximum and average speed, if you stopped, and how much battery it cost. * See how you compare to other VanMoof riders in your city and across the World. Garage * Find all of your bike information, change your bike settings, and view your MyVanmoof profile. * Share your bike with your friends and family. * Mark your bike as missing and send in the Bike Hunters. * If your bike has Apple Find My, you can see the current status. Supported bike models * VanMoof S6 & S6 Open * VanMoof S5 & A5 * VanMoof S4 & X4 * VanMoof S3 & X3 * VanMoof S2 & X2 * VanMoof Electrified S & X * VanMoof Smart S & X * VanMoof Smartbike Disclaimer: App features are dependent on your bike model.

About

UNIT 1

Enhance your U1 devices with digital power-ups. Customize lighting, monitor battery, adjust sensor sensitivity, manage power, and activate crash alerts. Explore digital avatars of your gear and access exclusive deals.

Highlights
  • Lighting customization
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Sensor sensitivity control
  • Power management
  • Crash Alert activation
  • Real-time digital avatars
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Welcome to the digital home for your UNIT 1 devices. Supercharge your U1 gear with digital power-ups: customize lighting, monitor battery levels, control sensor sensitivity, manage power, and activate Crash Alerts. Choose from pre-loaded presets or personalized settings for your riding style. Enjoy digital avatars of your gear, mirroring color and actions in real-time. Overview: Lighting Customization: Set light color, intensity, behavior, and animation. Use pre-loaded presets or create your own. Firmware Updates: Regular updates for your U1 devices, including 'Remote Power' to control devices via Nav Remote. Digital Avatars: Watch your customized gear in real-time through digital avatars on the home screen. Crash Alert: Set an emergency contact. Enhanced stability and lower energy consumption. Energy Management: Monitor and control battery levels and power consumption. Interactive Home: Access gear, lighting effects, battery levels, presets, and Crash Alerts from the Home Screen. Shop: Find the latest accessories and exclusive deals. Privacy and Safety: At UNIT 1, we prioritize your data's privacy and safety. We only use essential data for an optimal user experience and comply with legal requirements. See our Privacy Policy at: [Link]. Message from Our Founders: We're thrilled to introduce a digital product that complements our U1 devices. This app results from our dedicated team's hard work, reflecting our commitment to quality and user experience. We hope this digital extension enhances your UNIT 1 experience and ensures safety on every ride. Happy trails, Juan & Fran

Screenshots

VanMoof3 screens
UNIT 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VanMoof at 4.0 against UNIT 1's 2.6. VanMoof also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 33%) and ratings volume (341 vs 55). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

VanMoof holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanMoof has 341 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of VanMoof's written reviews are positive against 33% of UNIT 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VanMoof ships an update monthly, UNIT 1 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VanMoof versus UNIT 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanMoofUNIT 1
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (341 ratings) — better2.6 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings341 — better55
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanMoof BVUnit1

Customer experience

VanMoof

All ratings341 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral15.7%
Negative30.2%

UNIT 1

All ratings55 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative58.7%

Bugs and requests

VanMoof

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App frequently logs users out
  • Firmware updates causing issues with bike functionality
  • Inconsistent battery level and range reporting
  • Apple Watch app connectivity problems
  • Unreliable unlock and lock features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust gear shifting points
  • Integration with Apple Health and fitness tracking
  • In-app navigation and route planning
  • Customizable alarm and notification settings
  • Multilingual app support (e.g. French, German)

UNIT 1

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VanMoof

No in-app purchases

None

UNIT 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VanMoof free?
VanMoof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UNIT 1 free?
UNIT 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VanMoof or UNIT 1?
VanMoof is rated higher. VanMoof averages 4.0 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while UNIT 1 averages 2.6 from 55 ratings.
Do VanMoof or UNIT 1 have ads?
Neither VanMoof nor UNIT 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VanMoof or UNIT 1?
VanMoof ships an update monthly, and UNIT 1 every 3 weeks. Most recently, VanMoof was updated on August 28, 2026 and UNIT 1 on September 23, 2026.

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