Comparison

FIT E vs Quick Gear

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

Head to head
About

FIT E

Manage your e-bike's electronic components, monitor battery levels, and use your smartphone as a display. Plan and navigate tours with multi-waypoint creation and find your bike's last known location. Adjust motor settings and push aid speed for a personalized riding experience.

Highlights
  • E-bike component management
  • Smartphone as display
  • Tour planning with waypoints
  • Find My Bike feature
  • Motor and push aid adjustment
  • Tire pressure monitoring
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Manage your e-bike with FIT 2.0 components (from model year 2021), plan your next tour or use your smartphone as a display. Your e-bike at a glance – Add your e-bike to your garage easily with the FIT Key Card included – Check the current battery level as soon as the e-bike is connected to the app – Digital locking: Lock and unlock all electronic components of your e-bike via smartphone, Bluetooth handheld transmitter or display lock – Drive screen: Use your smartphone as a display – Passport: Find all built-in e-bike components at a glance Navigation – Use OpenStreetMap for map navigation – Easily create tours across multiple waypoints – Save your favorites for quick access – Find my Bike: Navigate to the last known position of your e-bike Other options – Link your account with Komoot (www.komoot.de) and take routes you've already saved – Connect your Sigma display to your FIT 2.0 e-bike – Keep control of the tire pressure by connecting the sensors to the app – Adjust the motor settings and the speed of the pushing aid to suit your needs – Ongoing functional improvements Please note: The app uses GPS and Bluetooth. These must also be active in the background to maintain the functionality of the app. This can also lead to a shortening of the battery life. Data protection rules in the EU: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/privacy-policy-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Data protection rules in Switzerland: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/privacy-policy-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Terms of Use (GTC) EU: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/gtc-fit-e-bike-control-app/ Terms of Use (GTC) CH: https://fit-ebike.com/en-en/legal-information/gtc-fit-e-bike-control-app/

About

Quick Gear

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Quick Gear turns your smart trainer into the perfect companion for Apple Fitness+ cycling workouts. Or just for a great ride without complicated apps or extra subscriptions. WHY QUICK GEAR? Created as a companion app for Apple Fitness+ to make cycling workouts seamless. Simple resistance control through five customizable buttons that let you adjust your smart trainer's resistance instantly during your workout. But the app is also perfect for just getting on your bike without complicated cycling apps or subscriptions. Privacy first: collects no data or metrics in the cloud, stores no data or metrics locally except the name of the connected device. FEATURES • Five large, easy-to-tap preset buttons • Switch between resistance (%) and power (watts) modes • Customize each preset with your preferred resistance levels • Real-time RPM and power display (if supported by your trainer) • Remembers your last-used trainer—automatic reconnection • Works in the background while Fitness+ plays • Dark mode interface designed for quick glances during workouts HOW IT WORKS Connect your smart trainer via Bluetooth to your iPhone. Start your Apple Fitness+ cycling workout on an iPad. Tap a button when the instructor calls for a resistance change. Focus on your workout, not on complicated controls. PERFECT FOR • Apple Fitness+ subscribers with a smart trainer • Cyclists who want simple, direct resistance control without the hassle of cycling apps • Anyone looking to maximize their training without multiple app subscriptions COMPATIBLE TRAINERS Works with FTMS-compatible smart trainers such as Zwift Hub, Wahoo KICKR, Tacx, Elite, and other Bluetooth trainers supporting the FTMS protocol. Tested with: Zwift Hub Please let us know which other devices are or aren't compatible. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15.1+ • FTMS-compatible smart trainer (e.g., Zwift Hub, Wahoo KICKR, Tacx) • Bluetooth connection Quick Gear uses the FTMS Bluetooth protocol to communicate directly with your trainer. No accounts, no subscriptions, no complicated setup—just simple, effective control.

Screenshots

FIT E4 screens
Quick Gear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Gear at none against FIT E's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. FIT E sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per year. Quick Gear asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIT E ships an update monthly, Quick Gear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FIT E versus Quick Gear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIT EQuick Gear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB37 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRotax Bike Technology AGDiversIT Europe B.V.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FIT E

Subscriptions3
  • FIT Drive Screen - 1 year1 Month trial$11.491 Year
  • FIT Drive Screen - 1 year - wo$11.991 Year
  • FIT Digital Key - 1 year1 Month trial5 variants$19.491 Year
One-time3
  • FIT Emergency Key$2.99
  • Fit Display Key$7.99
  • Sigma Lifetime$24.99
None

Quick Gear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIT E free?
FIT E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Gear free?
Quick Gear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIT E or Quick Gear have ads?
Neither FIT E nor Quick Gear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FIT E or Quick Gear?
FIT E ships an update monthly, and Quick Gear every 6 weeks. Most recently, FIT E was updated on October 20, 2026 and Quick Gear on October 5, 2026.

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