Comparison

VESC Tool vs GDriver

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

Head to head
About

VESC Tool

Configure your VESC hardware remotely via WiFi or BLE. Log ride data, update firmware, switch profiles, and monitor battery status on the go.

Highlights
  • Configure VESC hardware
  • Connect via WiFi or BLE
  • Log ride data
  • Update firmware
  • Switch ride profiles
  • View battery status
  • Edit settings
Features
Currently charting
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This is the mobile version of VESC Tool, which can be used to configure VESC hardware over WiFi or BLE. It can also be used to log ride data, update the firmware, switch ride profiles, view battery status, and edit settings on the go! For details, visit https://vesc-project.com

About

GDriver

This app provides comprehensive tuning, live dashboards, and ride tracking for electric vehicle controllers. It offers guided setup wizards for beginners and advanced tools for experienced users, along with detailed ride insights and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Guided initial setup wizard
  • Full parameter access for experts
  • Reusable tuning profiles
  • Real-time telemetry dashboards
  • Automatic trip tracking and insights
  • Live diagnostics and controller status
  • Integration with multiple EV controller brands
Features
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GDriver brings FarDriver setup, tuning, live dashboards, diagnostics, and ride tracking together in one app. YOUR FIRST FARDRIVER TUNE, GUIDED The new Initial setup wizard walks you through battery and motor settings, wheels and speed, Auto Learn, ride modes, power delivery, throttle, and braking. Dedicated guides explain each adjustment with clear controls and visual curves. Set up supported riding features such as push assist, reverse, cruise control, and Park from Garage. EXPERT TOOLS, STILL WITHIN REACH Experienced users can access the full supported parameter set, reusable tuning profiles, live diagnostics, and firmware upgrade tools for compatible FarDriver controllers. Use a guide for a focused adjustment or open the parameters for direct control. AUTO LEARN AND PROFILES Run supported Auto Learn tools during controller setup. Create reusable profiles from the FarDriver parameters you choose, save different tunes for commuting, range, performance, or validation, and apply a profile when you are ready to ride. LIVE TELEMETRY AND CUSTOM DASHBOARDS Follow available speed, voltage, current, power, energy, temperature, battery, GPS, and controller data in real time. Customize dashboard layouts and choose the metrics that matter most to your ride. TRIP TRACKING AND RIDE INSIGHTS Automatically capture distance, duration, route, speed, and energy data. Review ride history, analyze efficiency and performance trends, explore saved routes in Ride Atlas, and use battery-health insights to better understand your setup over time. DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROLLER SETUP Inspect live diagnostics, telemetry graphs, controller status, and supported BMS data. Review controller identity, configure tire dimensions and gearing, calibrate controller speed against GPS, and manage compatible telemetry settings. CONTROLLER AND BIKE INTEGRATIONS Connect FarDriver, KO Moto, EBMX, TORP, TruMoto, Axon, and DUNEN hardware in one app. Depending on the controller, bike, model, firmware, and protocol, supported features can include parameter tuning, live telemetry, diagnostics, custom dashboards, ride recording, and trip insights. FarDriver offers GDriver's deepest tuning experience; other integrations range from supported tuning to read-only telemetry and ride tracking. Features and data availability vary by vehicle, controller model, firmware, and protocol. Changing controller parameters can affect vehicle behavior. Secure the vehicle, verify every value, and test changes carefully before riding. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GDriver is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or an official product of FarDriver or any other referenced controller or BMS manufacturer. Manufacturer and product names are used solely to identify compatibility.

Screenshots

VESC Tool4 screens
GDriver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GDriver at Free against VESC Tool's $3.99. GDriver also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). VESC Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

GDriver is free to download; VESC Tool costs $3.99 up front. GDriver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VESC Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GDriver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of VESC Tool's written reviews are positive against 82% of GDriver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, GDriver every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VESC Tool versus GDriver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVESC ToolGDriver
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (40 ratings)4.4 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey FriesenEamon Almiladi

Customer experience

VESC Tool

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral15.8%
Negative28.9%

GDriver

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

None

VESC Tool

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GDriver

Subscriptions2
  • GDriver Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GDriver Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • GDriver Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • GDriver Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is VESC Tool free?
VESC Tool costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GDriver free?
GDriver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VESC Tool or GDriver?
GDriver is rated higher. VESC Tool averages 3.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while GDriver averages 4.4 from 27 ratings.
Do VESC Tool or GDriver have ads?
Neither VESC Tool nor GDriver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VESC Tool or GDriver?
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, and GDriver every 2 days. Most recently, VESC Tool was updated on November 3, 2026 and GDriver on November 4, 2026.

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