VESC Tool vs SmartRide Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Configure VESC hardware
- Connect via WiFi or BLE
- Log ride data
- Update firmware
- Switch ride profiles
- View battery status
- Edit settings
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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
SmartRide Tools
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The SmartRide Tools app allows you to connect and communicate with our products and configure their functions through Bluetooth. Using this app, you can: 1. View the status and information of your vehicle's devices; 2. Lock or unlock your vehicle; 3. Set the speed range and adjust the display unit; 4. Configure cruise control and zero-start functions; 5. Enter the serial number and add vehicle accessory replacement information. Please note: This app is for internal product tools only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartRide Tools at Free against VESC Tool's $3.99. SmartRide Tools also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). VESC Tool's advantage is chart position (#34 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
SmartRide Tools is free to download; VESC Tool costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, SmartRide Tools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VESC Tool | SmartRide Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #34 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Friesen | Shenzhen digital intelligence future software development Co., LTD |
In-app purchases
VESC Tool
No in-app purchases
SmartRide Tools
No in-app purchases
