Comparison

Salus Solo vs RideControl App

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

Head to head
About

Salus Solo

Monitor and control your HVAC systems remotely with an intuitive interface. View thermostat status, adjust temperatures, and manage heating, cooling, and fan modes. Connect easily via Bluetooth to your home Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Remote HVAC monitoring
  • Set-point temperature control
  • Heating, cooling, and fan mode management
  • Schedule adjustments
  • System parameter settings
  • Bluetooth Wi-Fi connection
Features
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The SALUS SOLO app provides a clean interface with intuitive navigation to allow users to monitor and control the HVAC systems from any iOS mobile device. The App provides a simple and efficient view of the run-time status of multiple SOLO thermostats installed on you home WIFI network. One touch allows you to drill-down into any thermostat to view the operational status of your HVAC equipment, control the set-point temperature, heating and cooling mode and fan state and schedules. A detailed settings menu allows users to access, and alter, many of the system parameters right from your mobile device. A convenient Bluetooth interface provides a fast and efficient means of connecting the thermostat to the local Wi-Fi network.

About

RideControl App

Connect your phone to your E-Bike to update firmware, customize motor settings for your riding style, and use your bike's display for navigation. Record and share your rides with friends or sync with Strava.

Highlights
  • E-Bike firmware updates
  • Motor setting customization
  • Bike display navigation
  • Ride recording
  • Strava synchronization
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The Giant RideControl app opens up the world of connectivity for your Giant E-Bike. The app allows you to connect your phone with your E-Bike, giving you the ability to keep your E-Bike up to date, to customize your motor setting and use your E-Bike display for navigation. E-Bike customization The Giant RideControl app lets you customize the motor settings to get the most out of your rides. Match the motor settings to your riding style. You can choose for more power and aggressive performance for a quick blast. Or turn it down a notch to make it more efficient for your long and epic adventures. Navigation Use the RideControl app for turn-by-turn navigation specifically designed for the bike. If your E-Bike is equipped with a compatible RideControl EVO display you can synchronize turn by turn navigation to your display, so there is no need to keep your phone at hand. Record your Rides Record your rides in detail and share it with your friends. You can choose to synchronize all rides with Strava or manually upload to social media.

Screenshots

Salus Solo4 screens
RideControl App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Salus Solo at 2.3 against RideControl App's 1.5. Salus Solo also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salus Solo holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Salus Solo ships an update every 3 months, RideControl App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Salus Solo versus RideControl App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalus SoloRideControl App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better1.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—13.1% of reviews
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSalus North America, Inc.Giant Manufacturing Co., LTD.

Customer experience

Salus Solo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

RideControl App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative79.3%

Bugs and requests

Salus Solo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RideControl App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Firmware update fails at certain percentage
  • Ride data not recorded accurately
  • Settings not saved between rides
  • Login/account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integration with Komoot and other apps
  • Ability to plan routes without being connected to bike
  • Display current time on bike screen
  • Automatic pause/resume during rides
  • Heart rate monitoring support

In-app purchases

None

Salus Solo

No in-app purchases

None

RideControl App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Salus Solo free?
Salus Solo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideControl App free?
RideControl App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Salus Solo or RideControl App?
Salus Solo is rated higher. Salus Solo averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RideControl App averages 1.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Salus Solo or RideControl App have ads?
Neither Salus Solo nor RideControl App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Salus Solo or RideControl App?
Salus Solo ships an update every 3 months, and RideControl App every 2 months. Most recently, Salus Solo was updated on November 3, 2026 and RideControl App on November 3, 2026.

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