Comparison

EBMX vs BONNELL e

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

Head to head
About

EBMX

This app provides a real-time dashboard for your electric bike's performance, displaying speed, power, and other vital statistics. It also allows for in-depth customization of ride modes, speed limits, and power settings to optimize your bike's performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance dashboard
  • In-depth ride mode customization
  • Bike parameter setup
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable speed limits and power settings
Features
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About the EBMX X-9000 controller app The EBMX X-9000 app has two purposes. Firstly, it functions as an information dashboard displaying speed, power levels, and real-time bike statistics such as power consumption, temperatures, rpm, and odometer (plus more). Secondly, the settings tab allows for in-depth customization of your bike. In the settings General Setup menu, you will set up your bike parameters (bike type, motor type, battery type, sprocket size, wheel size…) to ensure the tune is correct for your components and to give safe ranges for the custom adjustments. Then in the other settings menus, you will be able to set up custom ride modes adjust speed limits, power settings and sensitivity, torque settings, field weakening, and many more custom settings to get your bike performing exactly how you want it. This mobile app is compatible with the EBMX X-9000 motor controller manufactured and distributed by EBMX and affiliated EBMX dealers and is not compatible with any other manufactures controllers. Main Features: 1. Advanced settings adjustment 2. Real-time dashboard for motor & riding information 3. Bluetooth connectivity 4. Powered by VESC

About

BONNELL e

Fine-tune your e-MTB's performance with real-time data and custom ride modes. Adjust power, assist levels, and throttle settings for a personalized riding experience. Seamlessly connect via Bluetooth for instant feedback and control.

Highlights
  • Real-time dashboard (speed, power, temp)
  • Custom ride modes
  • Adjustable pedal assist
  • Throttle and sensitivity settings
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Odometer tracking
Features
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Ride Bonnell – Unlock Your Bike’s Full Potential The Ride Bonnell e-MTB app is your gateway to fine-tuned performance and real-time insights for the Bonnell 775 AM and 775 MX series. Whether you're dialing in custom ride modes or monitoring power output on the fly, this app puts total control at your fingertips. Real-Time Dashboard Track speed, power levels, motor temperature, RPM, and real-time power consumption—plus odometer stats and more. Get the data you need to push your ride to the next level. Precision Tuning & Customization Take full control of your bike’s performance with advanced tuning options. * Custom Ride Modes – Adjust power, torque, and speed limits to match your terrain and style. * Pedal Assist – Fine tune pedal assist settings or deactivate pedal assist to focus on full throttle riding. * Throttle & Sensitivity Settings – Fine-tune responsiveness for a dialed-in feel. Seamless Connectivity Easily sync your bike via Bluetooth for instant adjustments and live performance feedback. Built for Bonnell Riders The Ride Bonnell e-MTB app is designed exclusively for Bonnell 775 AM and 775 MX motor controllers, engineered and distributed by Bonnell and affiliated dealers. It is not compatible with other manufacturers' controllers. Powered by VESC, this app ensures peak efficiency, seamless performance, and a fully customized ride experience—because every adventure deserves a bike that's Tuned for Epic.

Screenshots

EBMX4 screens
BONNELL e4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BONNELL e at 100% against EBMX's 25%. BONNELL e also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). EBMX's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, 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

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

BONNELL e holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBMX has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of EBMX's written reviews are positive against 100% of BONNELL e's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBMX ships an update every 3 weeks, BONNELL e every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EBMX versus BONNELL e: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBMXBONNELL e
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (12 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCYC Motor Ltd.Bonnell Electric Limited

Customer experience

EBMX

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

BONNELL e

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EBMX

No in-app purchases

None

BONNELL e

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EBMX free?
EBMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BONNELL e free?
BONNELL e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EBMX or BONNELL e?
BONNELL e is rated higher. EBMX averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BONNELL e averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do EBMX or BONNELL e have ads?
Neither EBMX nor BONNELL e shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBMX or BONNELL e?
EBMX ships an update every 3 weeks, and BONNELL e every 5 days. Most recently, EBMX was updated on September 9, 2026 and BONNELL e on June 1, 2026.

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