Comparison

eMaxMobileApp vs STUnlocker Ride SP

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

Head to head
About

eMaxMobileApp

This app provides advanced optimization for STePS systems, supporting various Bluetooth-enabled displays and drive units. It offers detailed tuning possibilities depending on your drive unit and firmware.

Highlights
  • Optimizes STePS systems
  • Supports Bluetooth displays
  • Compatible with various drive units
  • Works with Shimano motor firmware
  • Detailed tuning information
Features
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...the most advanced optimizing tool for STePS systems. All Bluetooth capable displays SC-EM800, SC-E8000, SC-E7000, SC-E6100, SW-EN600-L switch and EW-EN100 cockpit are supported! DU-EP801, DU-EP800, DU-E80X0, DU-EP600, DU-E7000, DU-E6XXX and DU-E50X0 drive units are supported. Partially compatible also with the latest Shimano motor firmware versions! See www.eMax-Tuning.com, especially the "news" and "support" section and/or get detailed & personal information via eMail from info@eMax-Tuning.com Also please check the document https://www.emax-tuning.com/eMax-possibilities.pdf for the tuning possibilities which are highly depending on the drive unit type and currently installed motor firmware version.

About

STUnlocker Ride SP

Features
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!!! Warning !!! The current version of STRide SP supports Specialized Turbo 2019-2024 bikes which are not equipped with MasterMind TCU. Bikes with MasterMind TCU are supported only via Levociraptor gen3 device.  The App has been tested on:  - Levo gen-3 with MasterMind TCU and Levociraptor installed - Levo 2019 gen2 - Levo 2022-2024 gen3 w/o MasterMind TCU. The STRide SP app is designed to record your trip. The app supports external HRM sensors via Bluetooth. Displays bike speed, cadence, assist mode and assist level, battery status, range, distance, GPS data, HRM, acceleration, altitude (via barometer sensor), rider and engine power. The STRide SP app allows you to view and analyze recorded sessions. Recorded sessions can be exported to GPX, TCX, FIT, CSV formats for import into STRAVA and other applications. STRide SP has integration with the STRAVA service. This app shows the actual speed/distance of the bike according to the correction factors.

Screenshots

eMaxMobileApp4 screens
STUnlocker Ride SP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STUnlocker Ride SP at Free against eMaxMobileApp's $0.99. eMaxMobileApp's advantage is chart position (#144 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

STUnlocker Ride SP is free to download; eMaxMobileApp costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eMaxMobileApp ships an update every 3 weeks, STUnlocker Ride SP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
eMaxMobileApp versus STUnlocker Ride SP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereMaxMobileAppSTUnlocker Ride SP
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus SchlegelVadim Bukin

In-app purchases

None

eMaxMobileApp

No in-app purchases

None

STUnlocker Ride SP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eMaxMobileApp free?
eMaxMobileApp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STUnlocker Ride SP free?
STUnlocker Ride SP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eMaxMobileApp or STUnlocker Ride SP have ads?
Neither eMaxMobileApp nor STUnlocker Ride SP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eMaxMobileApp or STUnlocker Ride SP?
eMaxMobileApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and STUnlocker Ride SP every 2 weeks. Most recently, eMaxMobileApp was updated on November 7, 2026 and STUnlocker Ride SP on November 4, 2026.

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