eTuning vs Orbea RS Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Orbea RS Control
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Take control of your ride with Orbea RS Control. Customize your dropper for maximum performance, define your own midpoint, and keep your components optimized with the latest updates, all in one app.
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Verdict
eTuning and Orbea RS Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
eTuning ships an update every 2 weeks, Orbea RS Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eTuning | Orbea RS Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Garcia | ORBEA, S. COOP |
In-app purchases
eTuning
No in-app purchases
Orbea RS Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is eTuning free?
Is Orbea RS Control free?
Do eTuning or Orbea RS Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, eTuning or Orbea RS Control?
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