Amplink PDM vs Tech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amplink PDM
Configure and monitor your Amplink PDM device remotely via Bluetooth. This utility app is designed for safe configuration outside of vehicle operation.
- Bluetooth configuration
- Device monitoring
- Remote control
- Safety-focused design
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This app allow you to configure and monitor your Amplink PDM using the Bluetooth. This app is utilitarian by design and not intended to be viewed or used while a vehicle is in motion. For more information please visit www.rowe-electronics.com
Tech
Easily register and monitor your motorcycle airbag system's status and battery life. Track ride details, record location and speed, and relive your journeys with detailed maps and statistics. Build a library of your rides and manage system settings.
- Register Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System
- Monitor system status and battery life
- Track ride details with location and speed
- Record and visualize ride statistics
- Build a library of recorded rides
- Disable system for off-road riding
- Update system firmware
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Packed with a variety of useful features, the App lets you easily register your Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System and monitor its status and battery life, as well as tracking the details of your ride. The App uses Bluetooth Connectivity to access the System’s data. Using the MyRide feature, riders can record location and speed continuously during a ride. Relive your ride and visualize your average and top speeds at any point along the route by zooming in on the map. MyRide gives motorcyclists the ability to record unlimited motorcycle rides and build up a complete library of individual trips, so you can easily retrace your trips and remember the great riding moments. How it Works • See top stats for the ride – including the exact location where these results were achieved, average speed, trip time and distance covered. • Retrace each trip on an enhanced Google Map that shows your speed at any point you select along the trip. • Build up an awesome library of each ride you take on your bike. • Disable the Tech-Air® System when you’re going to start doing heavy off-road riding. • Verify the deployment of the Tech-Air® System after an accident. • Send feedback to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® development team. • Update the System’s firmware whenever available. • Download the online manual and useful documentation for air travel, shipments, and servicing. • Register your products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Amplink PDM at 5.0 against Tech's 1.6. Amplink PDM also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Tech's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Amplink PDM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tech has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Amplink PDM's written reviews are positive against 13% of Tech's.
Amplink PDM ships an update every 24 months, Tech monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amplink PDM | Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.6 (83 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 13.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 83 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rowe Electronics, Inc. | ALPINESTARS SPA |
Customer experience
Amplink PDM
Tech
Bugs and requests
Amplink PDM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Tech
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes immediately upon launch after updates
- Firmware update stuck at 2% indefinitely
- Error 12 during firmware installation
- Verification SMS not arriving (especially for +420 Czech numbers and other regions)
- QR code scanner not recognizing codes
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- Manual code entry not progressing past input screen
- Bluetooth connection drops during firmware updates
- App shows 'already paired' but vest not visible in app
- Battery percentage displays incorrectly or as 0%
- Software update notification loop (says update available when already updated)
- Tap input registration incorrect on registration form
- App unresponsive during software update process
- Bluetooth disconnection when phone is moved away from vest
- App crashes when accessing 'My Rides' section
- Ride data not recording properly (shows wrong duration/metrics)
- Location tracking showing wrong geographic location
- iOS 26 compatibility issues
- App not sending feedback/crash reports
- Inconsistent behavior across different iPhone models
- App language settings affecting firmware update capability
Requested features
13 requests- PC/desktop application for firmware updates
- Lean angle tracking and display
- Maximum speed recording in ride logs
- Acceleration metrics in ride data
- Altitude data in ride tracking
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- Ability to change phone number associated with account
- Email verification option as alternative to SMS
- Improved Bluetooth antenna strength
- Automatic ride recording without manual activation
- Better offline functionality
- Software update caching on vest
- Race mode activation without app dependency
- More detailed ride statistics and analytics
In-app purchases
Amplink PDM
No in-app purchases
Tech
No in-app purchases
