Comparison

TQ E vs Pinion Smart.Shift

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

Head to head
About

TQ E

Customize and control your TQ-powered e-bike with this app. Adjust motor settings, personalize your riding modes, and monitor key bike information like battery status and odometer. The app offers a user-friendly interface for a tailored cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Motor tuning and customization
  • Riding mode adjustment
  • Display customization
  • Battery status monitoring
  • Odometer tracking
Features
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With the TQ E-Bike App, you can connect your TQ-powered e-bike to your smartphone without any fuss, allowing you to customize and control it. Connecting your bike to the app: Download the app and open it. Register and make sure the Bluetooth® on your phone is on. Turn on your e-bike and tap the connect button on the start screen of the app. Dashboard Status: The dashboard only displays the most important information, such as battery status and odometer. A swipe to the left takes you to the Rider Screen. With a long press on the display values, you can configure them freely according to your preferences and keep an eye on the most important information during the ride. Settings: - With the Motor Tuning setting, you can fully customize the motor to your needs in any riding mode. You want maximum pedal feedback in mid mode or 200% support in high mode? No problem. Customize your own riding style with the TQ E-Bike app! - Adjust the maximum support speed in the "Motor Tuning" to adapt the system even better to your needs and your training. - You can switch through your riding modes via an ANT+ connected device (like a bike computer). - In the "My Bike" - "Bike Information" section, the current software version of your bike is displayed, allowing you to easily check if you need to visit a dealer for an update. - Adjust the display to your needs. Customize the sound, the displays and the order of the screens of your e-bike. - Use the app in multiple languages - In the support section, you will find quick help for urgent questions Additional information: The app cannot be connected to bikes with TQ-HPR120S e-bike system.

About

Pinion Smart.Shift

Enhance your cycling experience with this app, offering customizable shifting behavior, charge status monitoring, and button assignment adjustments. It provides advanced features like setting a starting gear and semi-automatic shifting for a personalized ride. Stay updated with software improvements and utilize service tools for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Adapt shifting behavior to driving profile
  • Monitor Smart.Shift charge status
  • Adjust E-Trigger button assignment
  • Set starting gear with Start.Select
  • Utilize semi-automatic shifting with Pre.Select
  • Receive software updates and notifications
  • Access service tools for reliability
Features
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Improve your Pinion shifting experience with additional functions with the Smart.Shift app! Connect your Pinion Smart.Shift components with this app and use all the advantages: - Adapt the shifting behavior to your driving profile and use the full range of functions of your Pinion Smart.Shift technology. - See the charge status of your Smart.Shift at a glance. - Adjust the button assignment of the TE1 E-Trigger to your needs. - Take advantage of Start.Select and set your starting gear.* - Use Pre.Select for semi-automatic shifting and select your cadence.* - Stay up to date and benefit from important software updates and notifications. - Use our service tools for permanently reliable function. *Only available if Smart.Shift has speed information available (sensor or system information). Note: E-bikes with Smart.Shift, where the settings can be made via the display of the e-bike, are not compatible with the app.

Screenshots

TQ E4 screens
Pinion Smart.Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pinion Smart.Shift at 100% against TQ E's 22%. Pinion Smart.Shift also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TQ E's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). 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

Pinion Smart.Shift holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of TQ E's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pinion Smart.Shift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TQ E ships an update every 2 months, Pinion Smart.Shift every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TQ E versus Pinion Smart.Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTQ EPinion Smart.Shift
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (14 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTQ-Systems GmbHPinion GmbH

Customer experience

TQ E

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral23.1%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative63.9%

Pinion Smart.Shift

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TQ E

No in-app purchases

None

Pinion Smart.Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TQ E free?
TQ E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinion Smart.Shift free?
Pinion Smart.Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TQ E or Pinion Smart.Shift?
Pinion Smart.Shift is rated higher. TQ E averages 2.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pinion Smart.Shift averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TQ E or Pinion Smart.Shift have ads?
Neither TQ E nor Pinion Smart.Shift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TQ E or Pinion Smart.Shift?
TQ E ships an update every 2 months, and Pinion Smart.Shift every 6 weeks. Most recently, TQ E was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pinion Smart.Shift on October 24, 2026.

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