E vs TRP CMD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E
Customize your e-bike's performance and update its firmware. Adjust assist power, fine-tune automatic shifting for trails or city riding, and personalize your ride.
- Update firmware
- Customize e-bike assist power
- Adjust AUTO SHIFT timing
- Personalize trail ride settings
- Optimize city riding gear switching
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Maximize Your Bike Performance. With the smartphone app, you can easily update firmware and customize electric shifting in addition to the e-bike assist power program. -Maximize the trail ride with customized settings in your own image. -AUTO SHIFT not requiring any gear shifting operation is comfortable. But to make the shift timing a bit quicker, change the timing to your preference with the app. Ride comfortably even in a city with many traffic lights since it automatically switches to your favorite gear when stopping.
TRP CMD
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TRP CMD App – Shifting Focus to Control The TRP CMD App is the companion tool for TRP’s electronically controlled systems, built to give riders complete control and customization of their riding experience. Connect wirelessly to your TRP CMD components, keep firmware up to date, and monitor system status in real time. From checking gear position and shift mode to adjusting derailleur trim and viewing battery levels — everything you need is in one place, right at your fingertips. Key Features for TRP VISTAR: - Seamless connection to all VISTAR components - Firmware updates for bar-end unit and rear-derailleur - Real-time display of shift mode, and battery status - Fine-adjustment for derailleur fine-tuning - Flexible button assignment for a customized riding experience - System check for ride-readiness Key Features for TRP E.A.S.I.: - Firmware updates - Built for riders who demand precision. Trusted by mechanics who value control. Shifting focus — with the TRP CMD App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TRP CMD at 3 against E's 1. TRP CMD also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E | TRP CMD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHIMANO INC. | Tektro Europe GmbH |
Bugs and requests
E
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on iOS 13 and newer
- Unable to change password
- Bluetooth connection keeps dropping
- Firmware updates fail and brick the system
Requested features
4 requests- Add Russian language support
- Allow custom cassette size selection
- Integrate with Garmin devices
- Provide more detailed data and analytics
TRP CMD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
TRP CMD
No in-app purchases









