Comparison

E vs TRP CMD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

TRP CMD

Features
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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.

Screenshots

E4 screens
TRP CMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
E versus TRP CMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterETRP CMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIMANO 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

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

TRP CMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRP CMD free?
TRP CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or TRP CMD have ads?
Neither E nor TRP CMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or TRP CMD?
E ships an update every 3 months, and TRP CMD every 3 months. Most recently, E was updated on November 6, 2026 and TRP CMD on October 30, 2026.

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