VESC Tool vs READY73
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
READY73
Control your e-bike's ride modes, pedal assist, and lights directly from your iPhone via Bluetooth. Features like auto-sync and background mode ensure your bike is always configured to your preferences. Works offline and requires no account or data collection.
- Adjust ride modes and pedal assist
- Remotely toggle headlights
- Automatic light activation
- Auto-sync bike settings
- Manage multiple bikes
- Offline functionality
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Ready73 puts you in full control of your e-bike. Unlock all ride modes, adjust pedal assist, toggle lights — all from your iPhone via Bluetooth. KEY FEATURES • Instant Control — Change ride mode (1-4) and pedal assist (0-4) with a single tap • Headlight Toggle — Turn your lights on and off remotely • Auto-Light — Headlight turns on and off automatically based on sunset and sunrise • Auto-Sync — Walk up to your bike and it's ready. Your preferred mode, assist, and lights are applied automatically — no action needed • Multi-Bike Support — Manage multiple bikes from one app • Background Mode — Keeps connection alive so your bike is always configured DESIGNED FOR RIDERS No account needed. No data collected. Everything stays on your device. Simply pair your bike via Bluetooth and ride. Ready73 works offline — no internet required. COMPATIBLE MODELS Super73 RX, S2, R, R Brooklyn, ZX, Z Miami, Z Adventure, R Adventure, K1D. Not compatible with Legacy series (S1, SG, Z1) — these models don't have Bluetooth. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone running iOS 16 or later • Bluetooth enabled Ready when you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: READY73 at Free against VESC Tool's $3.99. READY73 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). VESC Tool's advantage is chart position (#28 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
READY73 is free to download; VESC Tool costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
READY73 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of VESC Tool's written reviews are positive against 75% of READY73's.
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, READY73 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VESC Tool | READY73 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (39 ratings) | 4.8 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #28 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Friesen | Nicolas Gullung |
Customer experience
VESC Tool
READY73
In-app purchases
VESC Tool
No in-app purchases
READY73
No in-app purchases
