Tech vs Sena Motorcycles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tech
Easily register and monitor your motorcycle airbag system's status and battery life. Track ride details, record location and speed, and relive your journeys with detailed maps and statistics. Build a library of your rides and manage system settings.
- Register Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System
- Monitor system status and battery life
- Track ride details with location and speed
- Record and visualize ride statistics
- Build a library of recorded rides
- Disable system for off-road riding
- Update system firmware
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Packed with a variety of useful features, the App lets you easily register your Tech-Air® 5 Airbag System and monitor its status and battery life, as well as tracking the details of your ride. The App uses Bluetooth Connectivity to access the System’s data. Using the MyRide feature, riders can record location and speed continuously during a ride. Relive your ride and visualize your average and top speeds at any point along the route by zooming in on the map. MyRide gives motorcyclists the ability to record unlimited motorcycle rides and build up a complete library of individual trips, so you can easily retrace your trips and remember the great riding moments. How it Works • See top stats for the ride – including the exact location where these results were achieved, average speed, trip time and distance covered. • Retrace each trip on an enhanced Google Map that shows your speed at any point you select along the trip. • Build up an awesome library of each ride you take on your bike. • Disable the Tech-Air® System when you’re going to start doing heavy off-road riding. • Verify the deployment of the Tech-Air® System after an accident. • Send feedback to the Alpinestars Tech-Air® development team. • Update the System’s firmware whenever available. • Download the online manual and useful documentation for air travel, shipments, and servicing. • Register your products.
Sena Motorcycles
This app allows users to remotely control their Sena Bluetooth communication devices. Manage intercom settings, phone functions, volume, and firmware updates. It also provides access to user guides and basic device configuration.
- Remote control for Mesh Intercom and phone
- Manage pairing list
- Individual volume management
- Firmware update notifications
- Download user guides
- Basic device settings
- Set up speed dials
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*Note: The Sena Motorcycles App works with selected Sena products. ---------------------------------------------------- Introducing the Sena Motorcycles App The key features of the Sena Motorcycles App are as follows. * Remote Control for Mesh Intercom and phone * Manage pairing list * Individual volume management * Get notifications of the latest firmware * Download and view the User's Guide or Quick Start Guide * Basic device settings * Set up speed dials To use the Sena Motorcycles App, download the app and pair/connect your Sena headset to your mobile phone in the Bluetooth settings menu. List of supported products - 60X, 60S EVO, 60S, R35, 50S, 50R, 50C, PHANTOM KV, PHANTOM Camera, PHANTOM ANC, PHANTOM, Impulse, Stryker, SRL3, SRL-Mesh, SRL-EXT, SRL2, SRL Neotec2, SPIDER X Slim, SPIDER ST1, SPIDER RT1, Apex Plus, Apex, VORTEX, 30K, Momentum EVO, Momentum, Momentum Pro, Momentum INC, Momentum INC Pro, Momentum Lite, ProRide EVO, OUTRUSH R, OUTSTAR S, OUTRIDE, OUTFORCE, Savage, SPECTER, OUTLANDER, OUTRUSH 2, OUTSTAR 2, SURGE, Cavalry 2, Cavalry, Cavalry Lite, SF4, SF2, SF1, SFR, 20S, 20S EVO, 10S, 10R, 10C EVO, 10C Pro, 10C, 10U GT-Air, 10U Neotec, 10U J-Cruise, 10U C3/C3Pro, 10U Arai, 10Upad, 5S, 3S PLUS, Alpinestars A-Connect, iCon, SC2, H-D Audio 50S, H-D Audio 50C, FURY N04, X-COM3 Pro, X-COM3, X-COM2, AVA ABC, Triumph 50S, RE 50S, BMW HELMET II U1, CX935, LSE-01, AGV ARK, KLIM Krios, Polaris Slingshot, SEDICI DWO6-PRO, SEDICI DWO-6, ZILL, Boom! Audio 30K, Boom! Audio N02, Boom Audio 20S, Boom Audio 20S EVO, Boom! Audio 10S, Boom! Audio N01 10R, OUTRUSH-R N03, 5R, 5R LITE, 50R LE, Ridekont 5R, Ridekont 5R LITE, SENA C30, C20, C10, MeshON, J30, J10, B20, B10, E30, ACS-RAM, ACS10, DWO 7 Pro Mesh, WiFi Adapter, WiFi Sync Cable, WiFi Docking Station. Exact list of features may vary with individual products. Please contact us for support at sena.com. About Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of Bluetooth communication devices, including Bluetooth motorcycle intercom. Since its first and flagship product, the SMH10 Bluetooth intercom/headset for Motorcycle helmets, Sena has been a leading provider of Bluetooth communication systems for power sports and other outdoor activities. Sena offers its products worldwide through its global network of distributors, retailers and OEM partners. For more information on Sena Technologies Co., Ltd. and its products, please visit www.sena.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sena Motorcycles at 2.1 against Tech's 1.6. Tech's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sena Motorcycles holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 129 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Tech's written reviews are positive against 15% of Sena Motorcycles's.
Tech ships an update monthly, Sena Motorcycles every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tech | Sena Motorcycles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (87 ratings) | 2.1 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.1% of reviews | 14.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 87 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALPINESTARS SPA | Sena Technologies |
Customer experience
Tech
Sena Motorcycles
User reviews
Tech
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Successful firmware updates when working properly
- 📍 Ride tracking and route recording functionality
- 🔋 Battery level monitoring
- ⚡ Quick pairing when conditions are optimal
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive UI design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant disconnection issues between app and vest
- 📡 Extremely limited Bluetooth range (requires phone within 5cm of vest)
- 🔐 Registration and verification SMS not received in multiple regions
- ❌ Firmware update failures stuck at 2-3%
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup after updates
Sena Motorcycles
From 129 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth connectivity
- 🔋 Great battery life
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable firmware updates
- 👍 Helpful app features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Difficult to update firmware
- 🐛 Incompatible with some devices
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with permissions
Bugs and requests
Tech
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes immediately upon launch after updates
- Firmware update stuck at 2% indefinitely
- Error 12 during firmware installation
- Verification SMS not arriving (especially for +420 Czech numbers and other regions)
- QR code scanner not recognizing codes
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- Manual code entry not progressing past input screen
- Bluetooth connection drops during firmware updates
- App shows 'already paired' but vest not visible in app
- Battery percentage displays incorrectly or as 0%
- Software update notification loop (says update available when already updated)
- Tap input registration incorrect on registration form
- App unresponsive during software update process
- Bluetooth disconnection when phone is moved away from vest
- App crashes when accessing 'My Rides' section
- Ride data not recording properly (shows wrong duration/metrics)
- Location tracking showing wrong geographic location
- iOS 26 compatibility issues
- App not sending feedback/crash reports
- Inconsistent behavior across different iPhone models
- App language settings affecting firmware update capability
Requested features
13 requests- PC/desktop application for firmware updates
- Lean angle tracking and display
- Maximum speed recording in ride logs
- Acceleration metrics in ride data
- Altitude data in ride tracking
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- Ability to change phone number associated with account
- Email verification option as alternative to SMS
- Improved Bluetooth antenna strength
- Automatic ride recording without manual activation
- Better offline functionality
- Software update caching on vest
- Race mode activation without app dependency
- More detailed ride statistics and analytics
Sena Motorcycles
Reported bugs
4 issues- App stuck on loading screen
- Firmware update failures
- Frequent disconnects during use
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable volume controls
- CarPlay/Android Auto integration
- Improved group intercom functionality
- Automatic power off setting
In-app purchases
Tech
No in-app purchases
Sena Motorcycles
No in-app purchases









