Comparison

RideControl App vs VELOTRIC

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

Head to head
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.

About

VELOTRIC

This smart companion app connects to your electric bike to manage settings, track rides, and view your riding history. Customize preferences, adjust assistance levels, and monitor your bike's status for an enhanced and informed riding experience. Share your adventures and achievements with fellow riders.

Highlights
  • Customize bike settings
  • Track ride data
  • View riding history
  • Adjust riding modes
  • Monitor bike status
  • Share rides and achievements
Features
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Velotric App is a smart companion designed for Velotric electric bikes, helping you manage your bike, track rides, and enhance your overall riding experience. With the Velotric App, you can: · Customize your bike settings and riding preferences · Track ride data and view your riding history · Adjust riding modes and assistance settings for different scenarios · Stay informed about your bike’s status for greater peace of mind · Share your rides and achievements with friends Velotric App is continuously improved to deliver a stable, reliable, and user-friendly experience for riders of all levels.

Screenshots

RideControl App4 screens
VELOTRIC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VELOTRIC at 2.5 against RideControl App's 1.5. VELOTRIC also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 8) and review sentiment (21% vs 13%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VELOTRIC holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VELOTRIC has 52 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of RideControl App's written reviews are positive against 21% of VELOTRIC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RideControl App versus VELOTRIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRideControl AppVELOTRIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (8 ratings)2.5 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews21.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings852 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB123 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGiant Manufacturing Co., LTD.Velopower Inc

Customer experience

RideControl App

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

VELOTRIC

All ratings38 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative63.2%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral13.1%
Negative65.6%

Bugs and 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

VELOTRIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RideControl App

No in-app purchases

None

VELOTRIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RideControl App free?
RideControl App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VELOTRIC free?
VELOTRIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RideControl App or VELOTRIC?
VELOTRIC is rated higher. RideControl App averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while VELOTRIC averages 2.5 from 52 ratings.
Do RideControl App or VELOTRIC have ads?
Neither RideControl App nor VELOTRIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RideControl App or VELOTRIC?
RideControl App ships an update every 2 months, and VELOTRIC every 2 months. Most recently, RideControl App was updated on November 3, 2026 and VELOTRIC on November 3, 2026.

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