Comparison

Eplus Tutor Pro vs STUnlocker Ride

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

Head to head
About

Eplus Tutor Pro

Customize your Shimano ebike's engine performance with this app. Adjust factory parameters for free, or unlock higher speed limits through in-app purchases. Features include anti-theft locking and advanced mapping customization.

Highlights
  • Customize engine mapping
  • Unlock speed limits
  • Anti-theft engine lock
  • Preset and custom mappings
  • Free parameter adjustments
Features
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** WARNING: WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE VERSION (4.9.0 OR HIGHER) THE UNLOCK 32 KM/H (20 MPH) IS NOT COMPATIBLE ** ** WARNING: IT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH EP8 AND E7000 ENGINES ** Eplus Tutor Pro is an app, developed by Eplus, to allow maximum customization of your Shimano ebike. It is only compatible with:  - Shimano Steps E8000 and SC-E8000 display  - Shimano Steps E8000 and SC-E7000 display NEW FEATURES UNLOCK 32 KM/H (20 MPH) (Up to 4.8.0 firmware version) It is now possible to unlock the engine up to 32 km/h (20 mph), through an in-app purchase. N.B. This release does not allow modification of the engine mappings parameters. FEATURES ECO FREE Possibility to change the engine mapping for FREE by lowering the factory parameters. Without 'Race Unlock', it is not possible to increase the values beyond the factory ones. ANTITHEFT It is possible to lock the engine to prevent theft. UNLOCK 50 KM/H (31 MPH) (Flash Home software required) It is possible to unlock the engine up to 50 km/h (31 mph), using the Flash Home software (available only for Windows PC). For info: sales@eplus.bike RACE UNLOCK To take advantage of the "Race Unlock" it is necessary to modify the ebike using the Flash Home software (Windows). For info: sales@eplus.bike After making the change, it will be possible customize the engine mapping parameters directly from the app. You can choose from a series of preset mappings or create your own mapping. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owner. Shimano does not support, does not sponsor, is not in any way to be considered us related to our company.

About

STUnlocker Ride

Track your Shimano STEPS E-bike rides with this app. It records speed, cadence, battery, and GPS data, and supports external heart rate monitors. Analyze your sessions and export them to popular fitness platforms.

Highlights
  • Records E-bike ride sessions
  • Displays speed, cadence, assist level, battery
  • Supports external HRM sensors
  • Analyzes recorded sessions
  • Exports to GPX and FIT formats
  • Integrates with Strava and Apple Health
Features
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!! Warning !!! Bikes with SC-E8000 display are not supported!!! Shimano did not endow this display with the ability to output telemetry via Bluetooth. STRide App is designed to record your ride session on Shimano STеPS E-bikes (EP801, EP600, EP8, E8000, E7000, E6100, E5000 motors are supported). The App supports external HRM sensors via Bluetooth. Displays bike's Speed, Cadence, Assist mode and Assist Level, Battery state, Range, Di2 data (gears), Distance, GPS data, HRM, Acceleration, Altitude (via Barometer sensor). The STRide App has the ability to view and analyze recorded sessions. Recorded sessions can be exported to GPX, FIT formats for import into STRAVA and other apps. STRide has integration with STRAVA service. This App shows the real Speed/Distance of the bike according to correction factors The App has integration with Apple Watch (controlling the App, getting Heart Rate from Watch, displaying basic parameters) and Health App integration.

Screenshots

Eplus Tutor Pro4 screens
STUnlocker Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: STUnlocker Ride at 64% against Eplus Tutor Pro's 13%. STUnlocker Ride also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Eplus Tutor Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Eplus Tutor Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. STUnlocker Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STUnlocker Ride holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STUnlocker Ride has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Eplus Tutor Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of STUnlocker Ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eplus Tutor Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, STUnlocker Ride every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Eplus Tutor Pro versus STUnlocker Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEplus Tutor ProSTUnlocker Ride
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.1 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEguidesVadim Bukin

Customer experience

Eplus Tutor Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

STUnlocker Ride

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eplus Tutor Pro

One-time2
  • Racing Eplus$0.99
  • Racing 32 Eplus$54.99
None

STUnlocker Ride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eplus Tutor Pro free?
Eplus Tutor Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STUnlocker Ride free?
STUnlocker Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eplus Tutor Pro or STUnlocker Ride?
STUnlocker Ride is rated higher. Eplus Tutor Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STUnlocker Ride averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.
Do Eplus Tutor Pro or STUnlocker Ride have ads?
Neither Eplus Tutor Pro nor STUnlocker Ride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eplus Tutor Pro or STUnlocker Ride?
Eplus Tutor Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and STUnlocker Ride every 10 days. Most recently, Eplus Tutor Pro was updated on September 23, 2026 and STUnlocker Ride on September 27, 2026.

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