Comparison

Archer Components vs TQ E

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

Head to head
About

Archer Components

Configure and maintain your D1x Trail electronic shifter with this dedicated tool. Set gears, pair remotes, and manage your entire system. Compatible with all D1x Trail shifter versions.

Highlights
  • Configure D1x Trail shifter
  • Set gears
  • Perform maintenance
  • Pair remote
  • System configuration
Features
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The Archer Components configuration tool for the D1x Trail electronic shifter The tool is compatible with all versions of the D1x Trail shifter. Just make sure your shifter is on and flashing a red LED and you'll see it in the device list on the app. You can set your gears, perform maintenance, pair your remote, and configure the entire system. It pretty much rocks.

About

TQ E

Customize and control your TQ-powered e-bike with this app. Adjust motor settings, personalize your riding modes, and monitor key bike information like battery status and odometer. The app offers a user-friendly interface for a tailored cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Motor tuning and customization
  • Riding mode adjustment
  • Display customization
  • Battery status monitoring
  • Odometer tracking
Features
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With the TQ E-Bike App, you can connect your TQ-powered e-bike to your smartphone without any fuss, allowing you to customize and control it. Connecting your bike to the app: Download the app and open it. Register and make sure the Bluetooth® on your phone is on. Turn on your e-bike and tap the connect button on the start screen of the app. Dashboard Status: The dashboard only displays the most important information, such as battery status and odometer. A swipe to the left takes you to the Rider Screen. With a long press on the display values, you can configure them freely according to your preferences and keep an eye on the most important information during the ride. Settings: - With the Motor Tuning setting, you can fully customize the motor to your needs in any riding mode. You want maximum pedal feedback in mid mode or 200% support in high mode? No problem. Customize your own riding style with the TQ E-Bike app! - Adjust the maximum support speed in the "Motor Tuning" to adapt the system even better to your needs and your training. - You can switch through your riding modes via an ANT+ connected device (like a bike computer). - In the "My Bike" - "Bike Information" section, the current software version of your bike is displayed, allowing you to easily check if you need to visit a dealer for an update. - Adjust the display to your needs. Customize the sound, the displays and the order of the screens of your e-bike. - Use the app in multiple languages - In the support section, you will find quick help for urgent questions Additional information: The app cannot be connected to bikes with TQ-HPR120S e-bike system.

Screenshots

Archer Components4 screens
TQ E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Archer Components at 67% against TQ E's 22%. Archer Components also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archer Components holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Archer Components's written reviews are positive against 22% of TQ E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archer Components ships an update every 3 months, TQ E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Archer Components versus TQ E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcher ComponentsTQ E
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (16 ratings) — better2.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB124 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperArcher ComponentsTQ-Systems GmbH

Customer experience

Archer Components

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

TQ E

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative63.9%

In-app purchases

None

Archer Components

No in-app purchases

None

TQ E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Archer Components free?
Archer Components is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TQ E free?
TQ E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Archer Components or TQ E?
Archer Components is rated higher. Archer Components averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TQ E averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Archer Components or TQ E have ads?
Neither Archer Components nor TQ E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archer Components or TQ E?
Archer Components ships an update every 3 months, and TQ E every 2 months. Most recently, Archer Components was updated on October 1, 2026 and TQ E on October 18, 2026.

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