Comparison

PowUnity 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

PowUnity

This app connects to a GPS tracker to provide real-time location and anti-theft alerts for e-bikes and motorcycles. It automatically records routes, stores bike information for emergencies, and facilitates theft reporting to authorities. A newsfeed offers tips and updates on bike security.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Anti-theft alarm notifications
  • Automatic route recording
  • Digital bike pass for ownership proof
  • Theft report sharing with police
  • Newsfeed with security tips
Features
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YOUR BIKE BELONGS TO YOU The free PowUnity App and BikeTrax GPS-Tracker connect you to your e-bike or motorcycle. Locate it at any time and follow it in real time. Receive an alarm notification on your phone if your bike is moved or handled without your permission. Download the App for free to activate your BikeTrax devices. The flat-rate GPS-data subscription is completely free during the first year. ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION for your bike – Europe-wide The PowUnity App keeps your bike safe. Whether it's on a bike tour on holiday, parked at work or left down-town while you are shopping, your App is constantly connected to your bike and will alert you even at the slightest movement. ROUTE DIARY: All your routes are automatically recorded The trips your bike takes are automatically available in the PowUnity App. You can manage them, share them on social media or export to a GPX file. BIKE-PASS: Your bike's individual 'tyreprint' Collect all important information including photos, description, proof of purchase and proof of ownership in the bike pass so that you have it on-hand in an emergency. Evidence that you are the owner of your bike is readily accessible with a tap of a button. THEFT REPORT: Submit your bike and theft data to the police React quickly and precisely in case of theft. The bike-pass and the bike's current location can easily and quickly be shared with the relevant authorities by using the PowUnity App's theft report feature, giving police a head start to catching the thief and returning your bike. NEWSFEED: First-hand information and news Which bike lock fits best for your bike? What's new in the PowUnity App? The newsfeed gives you up-to-date information and the best tips, tricks and developments from PowUnity on anti-theft protection for e-bikes, pedelecs and more.

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

PowUnity4 screens
TQ E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PowUnity at 5.0 against TQ E's 2.8. PowUnity also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TQ E's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

PowUnity holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TQ E has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of PowUnity's written reviews are positive against 22% of TQ E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowUnity ships an update every 6 weeks, TQ E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PowUnity versus TQ E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowUnityTQ E
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB124 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPowUnity GmbHTQ-Systems GmbH

Customer experience

PowUnity

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral15.9%
Negative56.8%

TQ E

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

In-app purchases

None

PowUnity

No in-app purchases

None

TQ E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowUnity free?
PowUnity 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, PowUnity or TQ E?
PowUnity is rated higher. PowUnity averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TQ E averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.
Do PowUnity or TQ E have ads?
Neither PowUnity nor TQ E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowUnity or TQ E?
PowUnity ships an update every 6 weeks, and TQ E every 2 months. Most recently, PowUnity was updated on September 12, 2026 and TQ E on September 26, 2026.

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