# eBike Flow vs Rictor

The clearest difference is rating: eBike Flow at 4.6 against Rictor's 2.3. eBike Flow also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 4). Rictor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. eBike Flow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rictor asks for nothing beyond the download.

eBike Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eBike Flow has 2.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eBike Flow | Rictor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebike-flow/id1559900907/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rictor/id6466732156/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 315 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Robert Bosch GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/397121518) | [南京快轮智能科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/983189878) |

## What reviewers say

### eBike Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebike-flow/id1559900907)

Enhance your eBike experience with smart features for safety, personalization, and comfort. Protect against theft, plan routes, customize riding modes, and track your activities. Keep your eBike updated with the latest functions.

**Highlights:** Theft protection (eBike Lock & Alarm), Smart navigation and route planning, Customizable riding modes, Activity tracking and fitness analysis, Over-the-air updates, Display configuration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow+ (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Flow+ (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Flow+ (year) | $34.99 | per year |
| Flow+ (year) | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🔒 Secure with lock and alarm features
- 💡 Customizable motor modes
- 💡 Integrates with Komoot for route planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and navigation
- 🔋 High battery drain on smartphones
- 🔍 Limited data export options
- 🤔 Requires smartphone for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional connectivity issues when pairing bike
- Route planning sometimes generates inaccurate routes
- Ride data not always syncing correctly with Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add support for heart rate sensors
- Improve integration with Garmin devices
- Allow multiple users/phones to be paired with one bike
- Provide offline navigation on Kiox 300 display
- Add option to customize Kiox 300 data screens


### Rictor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rictor/id6466732156)

Manage and monitor your electric scooter's performance and settings. View real-time data like speed and battery, and adjust features such as speed limits and lighting.

**Highlights:** Scooter binding management, Real-time vehicle information display, Vehicle function settings, Firmware update service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eBike Flow free?

eBike Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rictor free?

Rictor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, eBike Flow or Rictor?

eBike Flow is rated higher. eBike Flow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Rictor averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do eBike Flow or Rictor have ads?

Neither eBike Flow nor Rictor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eBike Flow or Rictor?

eBike Flow ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rictor every 6 weeks. Most recently, eBike Flow was updated on October 12, 2026 and Rictor on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*