Shell RIDE vs eTuning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shell RIDE
This app connects to specific e-scooters via Bluetooth to display real-time ride data like speed, battery level, and distance. It allows users to select different ride modes and engage an electronic lock for security.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Battery voltage display
- Speedometer and odometer
- Trip counter
- Three ride modes (Low, ECO, Sport)
- Electronic lock engagement
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Shell RIDE is the official companion app for the Shell RIDE SR-5S electric scooter. Pair the app to your scooter over Bluetooth and unlock a clean, real-time dashboard for everything you want to know about your ride. LIVE TELEMETRY • Current speed (km/h or mph) • Battery state of charge • Battery voltage and instantaneous power draw • Trip distance and lifetime odometer RIDE CONTROLS • Switch between Low, Eco, and Sport modes • Lock and unlock the scooter remotely • Toggle the headlight • Mirror your preferred units (metric or imperial) directly to the scooter's onboard display CONNECTION • One-tap auto-reconnect when you return to your scooter • Save and rename multiple scooters in your garage • Signal strength indicator while scanning • Works fully offline — all communication is local Bluetooth between your iPhone and your scooter. No data ever leaves your device for ride information. DESIGN • Big, glanceable speed and battery readouts • Single-handed thumb reach for every primary control COMPATIBILITY Designed exclusively for the Shell RIDE SR-5S electric scooter. The app will not pair with other scooters or e-bikes. ABOUT Shell RIDE is brought to you by Lotus International Company, an authorized Shell licensee. The Shell and Pecten trademarks are used under license from Shell Brands International AG. For support, visit shellride.com. Together We RIDE.
eTuning
Customize your Shimano Steps ebike motor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust assist levels, torque, power, and more for Eco, Trail, and Boost modes. Configure wheel size, motor angle, gearing, and lighting for a personalized riding experience.
- Configure assist levels, torque, and power
- Adjust Eco, Trail, and Boost modes
- Set wheel circumference
- Configure motor angle
- Define gearing type and chainring size
- Control lighting settings
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eTuning is an independent configuration tool for compatible Shimano STEPS e-bike motors. It helps you connect to your bike, check motor information, manage supported settings and save technical bike profiles directly from your iPhone. Main features: • View compatible motor information and configuration options • Configure Eco, Trail and Boost assistance profiles • Adjust assist level, torque and power where supported • Configure wheel circumference and supported regional settings • Set motor angle, gearing type and chainring size • Manage light settings where available • Save and restore bike profiles and backups in the cloud Compatible Shimano STEPS motor families include: • E5000 • E6000 • E6100 • E7000 • E8000 • EP8 / EP800 • EP8-RS • EP801 • EP801-RS • EP6 / EP600 • EP5 / EP500 eTuning is not an official Shimano app. Shimano and Shimano STEPS are trademarks of Shimano Inc. eTuning is developed independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Shimano.
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Verdict
Shell RIDE and eTuning both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Shell RIDE's written reviews are positive against 36% of eTuning's. eTuning's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shell RIDE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Shell RIDE's written reviews are positive against 36% of eTuning's.
Shell RIDE ships an update every 6 weeks, eTuning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shell RIDE | eTuning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 36.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOTUS INTERNATIONAL | David Garcia |
Customer experience
Shell RIDE
eTuning
In-app purchases
Shell RIDE
No in-app purchases
eTuning
No in-app purchases
