Torp Controller vs EBMX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Torp Controller
This app connects to your e-bike's controller via Bluetooth, allowing you to customize power, speed, and safety settings. Monitor battery health, track ride logs, and stay updated with the latest upgrades for an optimized riding experience.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Customize power and speed
- Adjust safety limits
- Monitor battery cell voltage and temperature
- Track and share ride logs
- Manage e-bike factory settings
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Torp Controller App is a user-friendly iOS-based smartphone App, developed and owned by Torp d.o.o. It has been developed especially for TC500 and TC1000 Controllers. Install Torp TC500 or TC1000 Controller to your e-bike and connect it with Bluetooth to your smartphone. Change the settings through an easy-to-read display and have all important stats and ride logs on the palm of your hand. Stay up-to-date with all the upgrades and get the best out of your ride! The App allows users to adjust the Controller's power, speed, and other safety limits according to the Battery they use (Stock, Modified, Custom), they can keep or disable the e-bike's factory settings (kick-stand sensor, crash sensor, power mode button, stock display, and brake switch) and monitor and share their riding logs. TC500 and TC1000 Controllers are in constant communication with your e-bike's BMS. This unique feature allows you to track your battery's cell voltage and temperature through the App and to always know how much power you have left for your trip.
EBMX
This app provides a real-time dashboard for your electric bike's performance, displaying speed, power, and other vital statistics. It also allows for in-depth customization of ride modes, speed limits, and power settings to optimize your bike's performance.
- Real-time performance dashboard
- In-depth ride mode customization
- Bike parameter setup
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Adjustable speed limits and power settings
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About the EBMX X-9000 controller app The EBMX X-9000 app has two purposes. Firstly, it functions as an information dashboard displaying speed, power levels, and real-time bike statistics such as power consumption, temperatures, rpm, and odometer (plus more). Secondly, the settings tab allows for in-depth customization of your bike. In the settings General Setup menu, you will set up your bike parameters (bike type, motor type, battery type, sprocket size, wheel size…) to ensure the tune is correct for your components and to give safe ranges for the custom adjustments. Then in the other settings menus, you will be able to set up custom ride modes adjust speed limits, power settings and sensitivity, torque settings, field weakening, and many more custom settings to get your bike performing exactly how you want it. This mobile app is compatible with the EBMX X-9000 motor controller manufactured and distributed by EBMX and affiliated EBMX dealers and is not compatible with any other manufactures controllers. Main Features: 1. Advanced settings adjustment 2. Real-time dashboard for motor & riding information 3. Bluetooth connectivity 4. Powered by VESC
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Verdict
Torp Controller and EBMX both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Torp Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of EBMX's. EBMX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Torp Controller against 4.2 for EBMX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Torp Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of EBMX's.
Torp Controller ships an update every 6 weeks, EBMX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Torp Controller | EBMX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (22 ratings) — better | 4.2 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Torp | CYC Motor Ltd. |
Customer experience
Torp Controller
EBMX
In-app purchases
Torp Controller
No in-app purchases
EBMX
No in-app purchases
