Comparison

NIU E vs Gowow APP

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

Head to head
About

NIU E

Monitor your electric scooter's battery, security, and performance remotely. Track your riding history, manage your account, and access exclusive services for a smarter, more connected riding experience.

Highlights
  • Battery level and mileage monitoring
  • Security orientation and remote control
  • Intelligent vehicle inspection
  • Historical route tracking
  • Riding statistics
  • Member points and coupons
Features
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NIU APP brings you comprehensively intelligent experience and joyful riding style. Vehicle condition: battery level and estimated mileage, security orientation, long-distance control, intelligent inspection, historical route, riding statistics and attached device. My record: achievement, member point, coupon, exclusive service, personal information management and APP setting. Come ride with NIU, unlock your city and create more interesting moments!

About

Gowow APP

Connect to your Gowow Bike to track rides, optimize performance, and discover new routes. Stay informed with real-time stats and access customer support for an enhanced riding experience.

Highlights
  • Bike connection via Bluetooth
  • Ride tracking
  • Performance optimization
  • Route discovery
  • Real-time stats and diagnostics
  • Customer service support
Features
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The Gowow app Connect your Account to a Gowow Bike Both Ori or Alpha and experience the thrill of adventures like never before with our Gowow app! From tracking your rides to optimizing performance, our app is your ultimate companion for conquering the road ahead discover new routes, connect with fellowriders, and unlock exclusive perks. Stay informed with real-time stats and diagnostics, ensuring your bike is always in top condition. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to the E-dirtbike scene, our Gowow app empowers you to unleash your adrenaline-fueled adventures with ease. It will even give you access to Customer Service Support. Connection over Bluetooth for an enhanced riding experience via GPS navigation integration.

Screenshots

NIU E4 screens
Gowow APP3 screens

Verdict

The call

NIU E and Gowow APP both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gowow APP's written reviews are positive against 28% of NIU E's. NIU E's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (766 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for NIU E against 3.5 for Gowow APP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NIU E has 766 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of NIU E's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gowow APP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NIU E ships an update monthly, Gowow APP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NIU E versus Gowow APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNIU EGowow APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (766 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings766 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size360 MB81 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShanghai Xiaoniu Network Technology Co., Ltd.格物(北京)电动科技有限公司

Customer experience

NIU E

All ratings732 ratings
Positive55.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative37.4%
Written reviews507 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral13.8%
Negative58.0%

Gowow APP

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NIU E

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes during tutorial
  • Bluetooth connection problems
  • Incorrect battery and charging status
  • GPS location inaccuracies
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add cruise control
  • Improve route tracking and mapping
  • Allow customization of settings
  • Integrate with Apple Watch
  • Provide firmware updates to unlock full functionality

Gowow APP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NIU E

No in-app purchases

None

Gowow APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NIU E free?
NIU E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gowow APP free?
Gowow APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NIU E or Gowow APP?
Gowow APP is rated higher. NIU E averages 3.4 out of 5 from 766 ratings, while Gowow APP averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do NIU E or Gowow APP have ads?
Gowow APP shows ads; NIU E does not.
Which is updated more often, NIU E or Gowow APP?
NIU E ships an update monthly, and Gowow APP every 3 weeks. Most recently, NIU E was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gowow APP on October 4, 2026.

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