NIU E vs Flashmotors
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Battery level and mileage monitoring
- Security orientation and remote control
- Intelligent vehicle inspection
- Historical route tracking
- Riding statistics
- Member points and coupons
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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!
Flashmotors
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Flashmotors gives you complete control of your electric scooter with a simple, user-friendly interface. Unlock your engine, check firmware, and monitor performance—all from your smartphone. Experience the convenience of remote engine unlock, easy firmware updates, and timely issue detection. Stay informed about your scooter's performance and receive maintenance alerts when needed.
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Verdict
NIU E and Flashmotors are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
NIU E ships an update monthly, Flashmotors every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NIU E | Flashmotors |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (769 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 769 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 360 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Xiaoniu Network Technology Co., Ltd. | Flashmotors |
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
Flashmotors
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NIU E
No in-app purchases
Flashmotors
No in-app purchases
