Comparison

DTE PedalBox vs Torp Controller

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Torp Controller

This app connects to your e-bike's controller via Bluetooth, allowing you to customize power, speed, and safety settings. Monitor battery health, track ride logs, and stay updated with the latest upgrades for an optimized riding experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customize power and speed
  • Adjust safety limits
  • Monitor battery cell voltage and temperature
  • Track and share ride logs
  • Manage e-bike factory settings
Features
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Torp Controller App is a user-friendly iOS-based smartphone App, developed and owned by Torp d.o.o. It has been developed especially for TC500 and TC1000 Controllers. Install Torp TC500 or TC1000 Controller to your e-bike and connect it with Bluetooth to your smartphone. Change the settings through an easy-to-read display and have all important stats and ride logs on the palm of your hand. Stay up-to-date with all the upgrades and get the best out of your ride! The App allows users to adjust the Controller's power, speed, and other safety limits according to the Battery they use (Stock, Modified, Custom), they can keep or disable the e-bike's factory settings (kick-stand sensor, crash sensor, power mode button, stock display, and brake switch) and monitor and share their riding logs. TC500 and TC1000 Controllers are in constant communication with your e-bike's BMS. This unique feature allows you to track your battery's cell voltage and temperature through the App and to always know how much power you have left for your trip.

Screenshots

DTE PedalBox4 screens
Torp Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Torp Controller at every 6 weeks against DTE PedalBox's every 5 months. Torp Controller also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for DTE PedalBox against 4.3 for Torp Controller. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of DTE PedalBox's written reviews are positive against 55% of Torp Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DTE PedalBox ships an update every 5 months, Torp Controller every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DTE PedalBox versus Torp Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDTE PedalBoxTorp Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)4.3 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings622 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB219 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDTE-Systems GmbHTorp

Customer experience

DTE PedalBox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral19.2%
Negative30.8%

Torp Controller

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

None

DTE PedalBox

No in-app purchases

None

Torp Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DTE PedalBox free?
DTE PedalBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Torp Controller free?
Torp Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DTE PedalBox or Torp Controller?
Torp Controller is rated higher. DTE PedalBox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Torp Controller averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do DTE PedalBox or Torp Controller have ads?
Neither DTE PedalBox nor Torp Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DTE PedalBox or Torp Controller?
DTE PedalBox ships an update every 5 months, and Torp Controller every 6 weeks. Most recently, DTE PedalBox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Torp Controller on September 20, 2026.

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