Comparison

VanMoof vs Eli Connect

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

Eli Connect

This app provides access to eco-friendly micro electric vehicles for convenient urban travel. Easily find, unlock, and ride these vehicles for daily commutes, errands, or exploring your city. It offers a fun, fast, and sustainable transportation solution.

Highlights
  • Find nearby micro EVs
  • Unlock vehicles via QR code
  • Sustainable urban transportation
  • Easy ride completion
  • Ideal for commutes and errands
  • Eco-friendly travel solution
Features
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Eli Connect brings your city to life with innovative, eco-friendly micro EVs that transform everyday trips into effortless adventures. Whether you’re running to class, catching up with friends, or making that quick grocery run, our Eli ZERO micro EVs offer you a fast, fun, and sustainable ride right when you need it. Get Started in 7 Easy Steps: Download the App: Install Eli Connect from your app store. Register: Sign up and set up your profile. Find an Eli ZERO: Locate a nearby micro EV available for your ride. Scan the QR Code: Unlock your ride with a quick scan. Ride Safely: Enjoy a smooth, secure journey to your destination. Park Right: End your ride by parking according to local guidelines. Complete Your Trip: Wrap up your ride with a simple tap. When to Choose Eli Connect: Daily Commutes: Beat the traffic and enjoy a relaxed ride to work or school. Campus Hops: Move quickly and easily between classes or events. Quick Errands: Perfect for those trips that are too short for a taxi but too far to walk. Social Outings: Make your meet-ups with friends more exciting with a ride that’s both stylish and sustainable. Transit Connections: Get that crucial first or last mile connection from your local public transit. Urban Explorations: Discover new corners of your city without the stress of parking or traffic. Any Time You Need a Ride: Whether it’s a planned trip or an impromptu adventure, Eli Connect is here for you. Our mission at Eli Electric Vehicles is to redefine urban mobility—making it greener, smarter, and a whole lot of fun. With Eli Connect, you’re not just getting from point A to point B; you’re joining a movement toward a more sustainable future. Each ride in our Eli ZERO micro EVs is a step toward cleaner air and a healthier planet, without sacrificing convenience or style. Discover the joy of hassle-free transportation that’s as smart as it is exciting. Whether you’re managing your daily routine or exploring the city on a whim, Eli Connect offers you the flexibility, affordability, and eco-friendly benefits you’ve been waiting for. Eli Connect – Your Journey, Reimagined.

Screenshots

VanMoof3 screens
Eli Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eli Connect at 100% against VanMoof's 54%. Eli Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). VanMoof's advantage is ratings volume (341 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Eli Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanMoof has 341 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Eli Connect's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VanMoof versus Eli Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanMoofEli Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (341 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings341 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVanMoof BVEli Electric Vehicles

Customer experience

VanMoof

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

Eli Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Eli Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VanMoof

No in-app purchases

None

Eli Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VanMoof free?
VanMoof is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eli Connect free?
Eli Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VanMoof or Eli Connect?
Eli Connect is rated higher. VanMoof averages 4.0 out of 5 from 341 ratings, while Eli Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VanMoof or Eli Connect have ads?
Neither VanMoof nor Eli Connect shows ads.

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