Comparison

Add vs BikeOn Connect

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

Head to head
About

Add

Monitor your eBike's performance and status during rides. View battery life, power output, and speed. Access motor details and perform software updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery status
  • Power level monitoring
  • Velocity display
  • Motor serial number and software version
  • Software updates
  • Reset motor/kilometer counter
Features
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The add-e NEXT app can be used to display the most important information during your ride. The dashboard replaces the bicycle speedometer. Here you can easily monitor the actual battery status, power level, velocity and more. The info screen includes some more specific data of your motor, like the serial number, software version, chosen mapping and so on. You can also do software updates, reset the motor or kilometer counter when you switch to settings. The app will be updated from time to time so no need to worry. There will be more functions available in the future.

About

BikeOn Connect

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Explore a new realm of cycling with BikeOn device, your gateway to transforming your bicycle into a smart e-bike. Unleash the full potential of your BikeOn device with BikeOn Connect app as you enjoy electric assist, track your performance, and optimize your rides. Stay connected with real-time data on your speed, distance, and other stats, all at your fingertips. Plus, ensure your safety with crash detection and emergency notifications. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or adventuring, BikeOn elevates your cycling experience. Install the app, mount the BikeOn device, and ride into a world where every pedal stroke is powered by intelligence.

Screenshots

Add4 screens
BikeOn Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Add at 11.0 against BikeOn Connect's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Add ships an update every 5 weeks, BikeOn Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Add versus BikeOn Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddBikeOn Connect
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGP Motion GmbHBikeOn LLC

In-app purchases

None

Add

No in-app purchases

None

BikeOn Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Add free?
Add is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BikeOn Connect free?
BikeOn Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Add or BikeOn Connect have ads?
Neither Add nor BikeOn Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Add or BikeOn Connect?
Add ships an update every 5 weeks, and BikeOn Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Add was updated on October 15, 2026 and BikeOn Connect on October 25, 2026.

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