Comparison

E vs VBpoint

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

Head to head
About

E

Transform your smartphone into a cycling computer. Connect to your SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE, Di2, power meters, and sensors to visualize ride data, display routes, and record your journeys. Review past rides and share them with Strava.

Highlights
  • Connect to SHIMANO E-BIKE and sensors via Bluetooth
  • Visualize speed, assist mode, and gear position
  • Display route on a map
  • Record and review travel logs
  • Share rides with Strava
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FROM A SMARTPHONE TO THE CYCLING COMPUTER ON THE BIKE ■Connect with your bicycle ■Visualize your ride ■Show your route ■Record and review * To use all the functions, register with SHIMANO ID. * Cannot be connected to SC-E8000 This is a cycle computer app offered by SHIMANO. ■Connect with your bicycle Use Bluetooth® LE to connect your phone to your SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE, Di2 drivetrain, SHIMANO power meter*1, and other sensors*2 . ■Visualize your ride Check the speed, assist mode, and Di2 gear position. ■Show your route Search for the route to your destination and display it on a map. ■Record and review Review your travel logs. Share with Strava. * 1 Compatible with devices that support Bluetooth®LE communication profile (Cycling Power Profile) and Pioneer SGY-PM930H series * 2 Compatible with devices that support Bluetooth®LE communication profile (Cycling Speed and Cadence Profile, Heart Rate Profile) *Some functions can be used only in regions where SHIMANO ID is available. Visit the following URL to see the regions where SHIMANO ID is available. https://bike.shimano.com/information/EligibleCountries-Restrictions.html

About

VBpoint

Features
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VBpoint 是一款專為排球愛好者設計的全功能計分板應用程式。無論您是教練、球員、裁判還是觀眾,都能透過這款 app 輕鬆管理和追蹤排球比賽。 主要功能: • 即時比分記錄 - 快速更新比分,支援五局三勝制 • 局數統計 - 詳細記錄每局得分情況 • 直觀操作 - 簡潔易用的使用者介面 適用場景: - 學校體育課程 - 社區排球聯賽 - 友誼賽記分 - 訓練營比賽 - 專業比賽輔助 VBpoint 讓您專注於比賽本身,而不必擔心計分問題。立即下載,提升您的排球比賽體驗!

Screenshots

E4 screens
VBpoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VBpoint at 15.6 against E's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
E versus VBpoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVBpoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (758 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings758 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIMANO.INCWenYen Hsu

Bugs and requests

E

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Connectivity issues with some bike models (E8000)
  • Inability to change settings/fields

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to import GPX routes
  • Provide battery percentage instead of bars
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for metrics and controls
  • Add cumulative stats (monthly, yearly mileage)
  • Provide estimated power from motor data
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  • Add turn-by-turn navigation

VBpoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

VBpoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VBpoint free?
VBpoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or VBpoint have ads?
Neither E nor VBpoint shows ads.

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