Comparison

eBike App vs Cowboy

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

Head to head
About

eBike App

Transform your smartphone into an e-bike or e-scooter's onboard computer. This application connects to various brands of electric vehicles, providing enhanced control and information.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as onboard computer
  • Connects to eBikes
  • Connects to eScooters
  • Supports multiple brands
  • Vehicle compatibility list
Features
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The app turns your smartphone into an on-board computer. It connects to eBikes and eScooters of different brands. Here's a list of compatible vehicles and motor-controllers: * EMCO eScooter (Model 2014+) (www.emco-elektroroller.de) * Feddz L1E (Model 2016+) (www.feddz.de) * Linergy ExpertLine-Controller (www.linergy-shop.de) * Trefecta DRT / Urban (www.trefectamobility.com) * ADEN Sports (www.aden-sports.com/de)

About

Cowboy

This app enhances your electric bike experience with navigation, ride tracking, and safety features. Monitor your bike's performance, battery life, and security, while connecting with a community of riders.

Highlights
  • City navigation with parking
  • Real-time air quality mapping
  • Ride stats dashboard
  • Predictive battery range estimation
  • Activity tracking and trends
  • Community leaderboards
  • GPS bike tracking
  • Crash detection alerts
Features
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The Cowboy app is your daily companion on the road. Connect your ride * Navigate the city like a local who knows every corner. Break free from congestion, be guided to your favorite places, even find bike parking spots. * Map the quickest route or take a breather with the clearest alternative with real-time air quality mapping in your area. * Monitor your speed and check your ride stats at a glance on your ride dashboard. Easily control your bike through your ride settings: front & rear lights, motor assistance, phone wireless charger, etc. * Always know your charge. With predictive battery range estimation, charge reminders and widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, you’ll never run out of power. * Rain, shine (or snow or hail or fog), with live weather updates you’ll never leave the house unprepared. Keep moving * With embedded bike sensors, you can track all your activity details — moving time, speed, power delivered, calories burned, and more. * Quickly see your ride trends over time with personalized stats. * Collect badges for your achievements and show them off with pride. * See how your stats stack up with your fellow riders. Track your fitness and find out how far you’ve ridden compared to the community with Cowboy leaderboards. * Automatically synchronize your rides on Apple Health and / or Strava, and get credit for all your activities Stay safe * Unlock your bike and start your ride with a simple tap in the app. You’re the only one who can turn it on. Activate Auto Unlock for an effortless start. As you approach, the bike senses your connection and comes alive. * Whether near or far, you'll be able to locate your bike at all times with GPS tracking. Use Find My Bike to follow the signal and pinpoint its exact location. * [Theft Insurance exclusive] If someone attempts to snatch your bike, we'll proactively notify you right away. * With Crash Detection, if the bike detects that you're ever in an accident we'll check in to make sure you're alright. If not, we'll automatically alert your emergency contacts and share your live position. You’ll never ride alone * Need a maintenance? Subscribe to Cowboy Care and book an unlimited number of service appointments in the app. We'll come right to your door and give your bike a full check-up. * The Cowboy team is available to chat with you in-app for any bike or tech question you have along your ride. * If your bike requires an update, the app will alert you automatically and guide you through every step.

Screenshots

eBike App2 screens
Cowboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cowboy at 77% against eBike App's 0%. Cowboy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). eBike App's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). 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

Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of eBike App's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cowboy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBike App ships an update every 3 months, Cowboy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
eBike App versus Cowboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBike AppCowboy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.4 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings734 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFRIWO Geratebau GmbHCowboy SA

Customer experience

eBike App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cowboy

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.4%

Bugs and requests

eBike App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cowboy

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Adaptive Power 2.0 disabling assistance
  • Navigation routes are illogical and not bike-friendly
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • App crashes during use
  • App shows battery disconnected after charging
Show 14 more
  • Long press actions are buggy
  • Auto-lock/unlock not always working
  • GPS navigation is inaccurate and dangerous
  • Last two updates broke activity tracking and syncing
  • Battery level inaccurate on settings page
  • Login details required frequently after updates
  • Bike cannot be unlocked without signal
  • GPS audio causes music volume to drop
  • Unable to add emergency contacts (only call)
  • App resets preferences after updates
  • Bike constantly turns on/off when near
  • Issues with lights not working after updates
  • Connection by moving bike fails after updates
  • App consumes significant phone battery

Requested features

13 requests
  • Integration with iOS Shortcuts
  • API for Home Assistant integration
  • Support for multiple bikes per account
  • Apple Watch integration for unlocking/features
  • Choice of map provider (e.g., Apple Maps, Geovelo)
Show 8 more
  • Landscape mode for the app
  • Ability to select destination from calendar app
  • Option to choose between adaptive and constant boost modes
  • Integration with Lumos helmet blinkers
  • Ability to purchase a second battery
  • Dimming of battery lights
  • Saving start and end points of rides
  • Support for more languages (Italian, German, French)

In-app purchases

None

eBike App

No in-app purchases

None

Cowboy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBike App free?
eBike App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cowboy free?
Cowboy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eBike App or Cowboy?
Cowboy is rated higher. eBike App averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cowboy averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.
Do eBike App or Cowboy have ads?
Neither eBike App nor Cowboy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBike App or Cowboy?
eBike App ships an update every 3 months, and Cowboy fortnightly. Most recently, eBike App was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cowboy on October 24, 2026.

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