# KTMconnect vs ThinkerRide

The clearest difference is monetization model: ThinkerRide at free against KTMconnect's free with in-app purchases. ThinkerRide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). KTMconnect's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KTMconnect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ThinkerRide sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for KTMconnect against 1.8 for ThinkerRide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KTMconnect has 112 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of KTMconnect's written reviews are positive against 0% of ThinkerRide's.

KTMconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, ThinkerRide every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KTMconnect | ThinkerRide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktmconnect/id1478618160/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkerride/id1568226283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **9.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KTM AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850912631) | [Chongqing Thinkerride Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568226285) |

## What reviewers say

### KTMconnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ktmconnect/id1478618160)

Enhance your riding experience with advanced navigation and bike control features. Plan routes, share your location, and customize engine settings for both street and off-road adventures.

**Highlights:** Offline navigation with Sygic mapping, GPX file import/export, Real-time traffic information, Mobility service integration, Engine performance customization (power, braking, traction), Suspension setting recommendations, Rider analytics and lap time tracking

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NAVIGATION  Premium monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RIDER  monthly subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| NAVIGATION  premium yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| RIDER  annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| NAVIGATION  BASIC purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent app integration with bike
- 💡 GPX file import functionality
- 🚀 Stable connectivity
- 🔒 Secure connection with bike

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Extremely high battery consumption
- 🚫 Lack of support for older bike models
- 💰 Expensive subscription for basic features
- 🗺️ Outdated and inaccurate maps

**Reported bugs**

- Navigation instructions not displaying correctly on bike's display
- Inability to import/use custom GPX routes
- Connectivity issues between app and bike
- Incorrect speed limit and road information displayed

**Requested features**

- Add support for more bike models, especially older ones
- Improve navigation accuracy and rerouting capabilities
- Provide more customization options for the UI
- Optimize battery usage and reduce heat generation
- Integrate with popular navigation apps like Google Maps


### ThinkerRide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkerride/id1568226283)

Connect your phone to your vehicle's equipment for intelligent riding. Access navigation, receive call reminders, and track detailed cycling data like speed, mileage, and power. Explore your riding journey with smart features.

**Highlights:** Intelligent device interconnection, Vehicle instrument navigation, Call and message reminders, Real-time riding data tracking, Cycling route and map display, Vehicle fault information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Package | $0.49 | one-time |
| 柔性屏元素购买 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 流量包 10MB | $1.90 | one-time |
| Navigation Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mapbox | $2.99 | one-time |
| 流量包 20MB | $3.90 | one-time |
| 流量包  30MB | $5.90 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage04 | $6.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（一个月） | $7.99 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage01 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 车辆远程控制包100次 | $9.90 | one-time |
| NavigationPackage05 | $9.90 | one-time |
| 续费1年 | $29.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（半年） | $41.99 | one-time |
| 智能服务包年费 | $49.90 | one-time |
| 续费2年 | $49.90 | one-time |
| 地图包（一年） | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KTMconnect free?

KTMconnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThinkerRide free?

ThinkerRide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KTMconnect or ThinkerRide?

KTMconnect is rated higher. KTMconnect averages 1.9 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while ThinkerRide averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do KTMconnect or ThinkerRide have ads?

Neither KTMconnect nor ThinkerRide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KTMconnect or ThinkerRide?

KTMconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThinkerRide every 2 months. Most recently, KTMconnect was updated on October 12, 2026 and ThinkerRide on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*