DTE PedalBox vs FIT E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DTE PedalBox
Control your vehicle's acceleration and response behavior with this app. Customize driving modes and power levels for a personalized driving experience. It requires a compatible DTE accelerator tuning system to function.
- Adjust acceleration and response behavior
- Select driving programs (Sport+, Sport, City, Eco, etc.)
- Configure individual programs with power levels
- Activate/deactivate immobilizer and limit mode
- Switch PedalBox on/off
- Update tuning software
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PedalBox App by DTE Systems With the PedalBox App from DTE Systems, DTE accelerator tuning systems PedalBox Pro, PedalBox EV and PedalBox+ installed in the vehicle can be conveniently set and operated. Change the response and acceleration behaviour of your vehicle according to your personal preferences via smartphone and also control further functions of the PedalBox Pro and PedalBox EV. PedalBox App Highlights • For PedalBox Pro and PedalBox+: Convenient change of the PedalBox programmes Sport+, Sport, City, Series and Eco (Eco only for PedalBox Pro). • For PedalBox EV: Convenient change of the PedalBox programmes Long Range, Comfort, Dynamic, Performance und Serial • Activation and deactivation of the programme Limit-Mode (only for PedalBox Pro and PedalBox EV) • Individual configuration of each programme in 7 power levels • Activation and deactivation of the immobiliser (only for PedalBox Pro and PedalBox EV) • Automatic unlocking immobibiliser upon entering the car (only for PedalBox Pro and PedalBox EV) • Switching the PedalBox on/off with the push of a button • Update capability for future tuning software updates All important information at a glance: To connect to the vehicle, you need the DTE pedal tuning system PedalBox Pro, PedalBox EV or PedalBox+ of the latest generation (from autumn 2018). The DTE accelerator tuning PedalBox is available for all common combustion and electric vehicles with an electronic accelerator pedal and can be purchased online at www.chiptuning.com, for example. The accelerator pedal tuning is also available in stores at all official DTE retail partners throughout Germany and Austria. The PedalBox App is developed and distributed by DTE Systems GmbH, one of the world's leading manufacturers of innovative performance enhancement and accelerator tuning systems. The range of functions of the PedalBox App may vary depending on the PedalBox system (hardware) used, the smartphone and the vehicle. A free DTE Systems account is required to use the PedalBox App.
FIT E
Manage your e-bike's electronic components, monitor battery levels, and use your smartphone as a display. Plan and navigate tours with multi-waypoint creation and find your bike's last known location. Adjust motor settings and push aid speed for a personalized riding experience.
- E-bike component management
- Smartphone as display
- Tour planning with waypoints
- Find My Bike feature
- Motor and push aid adjustment
- Tire pressure monitoring
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Manage your e-bike with FIT 2.0 components (from model year 2021), plan your next tour or use your smartphone as a display. Your e-bike at a glance – Add your e-bike to your garage easily with the FIT Key Card included – Check the current battery level as soon as the e-bike is connected to the app – Digital locking: Lock and unlock all electronic components of your e-bike via smartphone, Bluetooth handheld transmitter or display lock – Drive screen: Use your smartphone as a display – Passport: Find all built-in e-bike components at a glance Navigation – Use OpenStreetMap for map navigation – Easily create tours across multiple waypoints – Save your favorites for quick access – Find my Bike: Navigate to the last known position of your e-bike Other options – Link your account with Komoot (www.komoot.de) and take routes you've already saved – Connect your Sigma display to your FIT 2.0 e-bike – Keep control of the tire pressure by connecting the sensors to the app – Adjust the motor settings and the speed of the pushing aid to suit your needs – Ongoing functional improvements Please note: The app uses GPS and Bluetooth. These must also be active in the background to maintain the functionality of the app. This can also lead to a shortening of the battery life. Data protection rules in the EU: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/privacy-policy-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Data protection rules in Switzerland: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/privacy-policy-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Terms of Use (GTC) EU: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/gtc-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Terms of Use (GTC) CH: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/gtc-fit-e-bike-control-app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DTE PedalBox at none against FIT E's 10. DTE PedalBox also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). FIT E's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. FIT E sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. DTE PedalBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
DTE PedalBox holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DTE PedalBox's written reviews are positive against 39% of FIT E's.
DTE PedalBox ships an update every 4 months, FIT E monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DTE PedalBox | FIT E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 39.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 210 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DTE-Systems GmbH | Rotax Bike Technology AG |
Customer experience
DTE PedalBox
FIT E
In-app purchases
DTE PedalBox
No in-app purchases
FIT E
- FIT Drive Screen - 1 year1 Month trial$11.491 Year
- FIT Drive Screen - 1 year - wo$11.991 Year
- FIT Digital Key - 1 year1 Month trial5 variants$19.491 Year
- FIT Emergency Key$2.99
- Fit Display Key$7.99
- Sigma Lifetime$24.99









