Comparison

EMBTuner vs Worthless Controls

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

Head to head
About

EMBTuner

This utility app provides advanced control for specific ASI controllers tuned by E-Moto Bros. Users can access special parameters for calibration, saving settings to flash memory, and throttle adjustments.

Highlights
  • Controller calibration
  • Save to flash functionality
  • Throttle tuning
  • Extended parameter access
  • ASI controller support
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This application is meant primarily for users of ASI controllers that have been tuned by E-Moto Bros. It allows extended access to special parameters including: Calibration, save to flash, throttle tuning, etc.

About

Worthless Controls

This app provides comprehensive tuning and telemetry for electric vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect via Bluetooth to adjust parameters, monitor live data, and record rides for e-motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes, and e-skates.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Full parameter tuning for controllers
  • Live data dashboards
  • Battery BMS monitoring
  • Ride data logging and export
  • Firmware flashing
  • Remote controller adjustment
Features
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Worthless Controls is the most complete tuning and telemetry app for electric-vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect over Bluetooth and take full control of your build — whether you ride an e-motorcycle, scooter, e-bike, or e-skate. CONTROLLERS • FarDriver — full parameter tuning • VESC — profiles, live data, and configuration • VOTOL — telemetry and parameter editing BATTERY (BMS) • JBD, JK, ANT, DALY and more — voltage, current, SOC, cell balance, temps, and protection status at a glance LIVE DASHBOARDS • Full-screen race dashboard: speed, RPM, power, temps, and trip data • Classic gauge dashboard with multiple styles • Optional GPS speed and real-time charts TUNE EVERYTHING • Speed, current, regen, throttle response, field weakening, and dozens more parameters • Edit RPM and torque curves visually • Wheel-size and battery calibration for accurate speed and range RECORD YOUR RIDES • Data logging with configurable metrics and CSV export • Log viewer with charts and a GPS map of your route • Efficiency tracking and range estimation AND MORE • Flash controller firmware (.bin/.hex) right from your phone • Remote sharing — let a tuner adjust your controller from anywhere • Drag and lap timer with a leaderboard • Connect multiple devices at once Some advanced features require a one-time Pro unlock. No subscriptions, no ads — buy once, yours forever. Not affiliated with FarDriver, VESC, VOTOL, or any BMS maker. Adjusting controller parameters and flashing firmware carries risk — use at your own discretion.

Screenshots

EMBTuner3 screens
Worthless Controls4 screens

Verdict

The call

EMBTuner and Worthless Controls both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Worthless Controls's written reviews are positive against 0% of EMBTuner's. Worthless Controls also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). EMBTuner's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

EMBTuner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of EMBTuner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Worthless Controls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMBTuner ships an update fortnightly, Worthless Controls every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMBTuner versus Worthless Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBTunerWorthless Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiley HoustonTAYLOR HAYDEN SMYTH

Customer experience

EMBTuner

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Worthless Controls

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EMBTuner

No in-app purchases

None

Worthless Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMBTuner free?
EMBTuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Worthless Controls free?
Worthless Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EMBTuner or Worthless Controls?
EMBTuner is rated higher. EMBTuner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Worthless Controls averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do EMBTuner or Worthless Controls have ads?
Neither EMBTuner nor Worthless Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMBTuner or Worthless Controls?
EMBTuner ships an update fortnightly, and Worthless Controls every 3 days. Most recently, EMBTuner was updated on September 15, 2026 and Worthless Controls on September 17, 2026.

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