Comparison

UrbanGlide vs Platum E

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

Head to head
About

UrbanGlide

Monitor your e-bike's status in real-time with this companion application. Stay informed about your ride's condition and performance directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time e-bike status
  • Device monitoring
  • Performance tracking
Features
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UrbanGlide App, designed for UrbanGlide e-Bike, can show you the status of your e-Bike any time. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. The App requires iOS7.0 or higher.

About

Platum E

Connect to any Platum vehicle using BLE technology. Monitor engineering data, adjust vehicle settings, and manage your e-mobility experience through a simple interface. Access vehicle features by scanning a QR code or manual input.

Highlights
  • BLE vehicle connection
  • QR code scanning
  • Manual vehicle input
  • Monitor engineering data
  • Set vehicle gear
  • Manage e-mobility
Features
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"Platum E-Mobility" uses the BLE technology to connect to any Platum vehicle, of any brand. With the application you can uniquely connect to the vehicle scanning the Qr-code or inputting it manually. Connecting to vehicle gives you the possibility to monitor engineering data, set the gear at your suitable value and much more. Welcome aboard!

Screenshots

UrbanGlide4 screens
Platum E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UrbanGlide at 3.5 against Platum E's 2.0. UrbanGlide also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

UrbanGlide holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of UrbanGlide's written reviews are positive against 13% of Platum E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UrbanGlide ships an update every 2 months, Platum E every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UrbanGlide versus Platum E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUrbanGlidePlatum E
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpactinfoM.T. Distribution S.r.l.

Customer experience

UrbanGlide

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative72.0%

Platum E

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative85.7%

Bugs and requests

UrbanGlide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Platum E

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Server errors during login/registration
  • App crashes on login (Gmail/Apple)
  • Scooter not showing in garage
  • Scooter stuck in parking mode
  • QR code scanner not working
Show 13 more
  • Invalid serial number
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Password errors during registration
  • App not reading serial numbers
  • App not allowing cruise mode activation
  • App not allowing brake regulation
  • App not allowing zero start activation
  • App not allowing pedestrian mode
  • Kilometers not matching actual
  • Serial code scan not working
  • Functions are slow
  • App crashes on Google login
  • Motor lock prevents unlocking scooter

Requested features

11 requests
  • Re-enable 'zero start' function
  • Add battery percentage display
  • Restore GPS functionality
  • Improve user interface
  • Add cruise control settings
Show 6 more
  • Allow activation from standstill
  • Re-enable previous app features
  • Add pedestrian mode control
  • Allow configuration not available now
  • Add real-time chat assistance
  • Display all data without scooter connection

In-app purchases

None

UrbanGlide

No in-app purchases

None

Platum E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UrbanGlide free?
UrbanGlide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Platum E free?
Platum E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UrbanGlide or Platum E?
UrbanGlide is rated higher. UrbanGlide averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Platum E averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do UrbanGlide or Platum E have ads?
Neither UrbanGlide nor Platum E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UrbanGlide or Platum E?
UrbanGlide ships an update every 2 months, and Platum E every 5 weeks. Most recently, UrbanGlide was updated on September 17, 2026 and Platum E on August 17, 2026.

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