VESC Tool vs X
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
X
Enhance your cycling experience by connecting to your smart bike. Track performance, manage e-bike settings, and keep your bike secure. This app provides insights and controls for a smarter ride.
- Connect and manage smart bike components
- Record rides and view performance summaries
- Track power metrics and calibrate meter
- Manage e-bike settings and battery
- Bike security and 'Find My' features
- Software updates and diagnostics
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X-LAB Connect -- The Smartest Way to Ride Connect and pair your bike in seconds to unlock a smarter riding experience built to enhance the tech already integrated into your X-LAB. From power meter and performance insights, to e-bike controls and security, everything you'll need for riding smarter is designed to work together in the X-LAB Connect app. With the X-LAB Connect you can: ●Connect and manage your bike’s built-in smart components ●Record rides automatically and review clear, personalized performance summaries ●Track power metrics and calibrate your power meter with confidence ●Manage e-bike settings including assist modes, battery status, and ride details ●Keep tabs on your bike with integrated security and "Find My" features ●Stay current with updates and diagnostics designed to keep your bike performing at its best X-LAB is not just a bike; it is a system. And that system is augmented by X-LAB Connect, available at your fingertips. Download the app and ride your X-LAB the way you were meant to ride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VESC Tool at 55% against X's 0%. VESC Tool also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). X's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
X 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 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of VESC Tool's written reviews are positive against 0% of X's.
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, X weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VESC Tool | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (40 ratings) — better | 3.0 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #31 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Friesen | Carbon Catalyst Inc. |
Customer experience
VESC Tool
X
In-app purchases
VESC Tool
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
