SimplyRide vs Pinion Smart.Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplyRide
This application allows users to connect to and control their neodrives Z20 e-bike systems via a smartphone. Personalize e-bike settings, view important ride information, and perform system maintenance and updates directly through the app.
- Connect to neodrives Z20 systems
- Personalize e-bike settings
- View ride information
- Perform system maintenance
- Carry out software updates
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Only to be used with neodrives Z20 systems in combination with simplyRemote. Use of the app exclusively with neodrives Z20 systems in combination with the simplyRemote. Connect the simplyRemote to the neodrives simplyRide app. Change the settings of your e-bike and personalize it. Use your smartphone as a display and see all important information at a glance. Simply maintain your neodrives Z20 system via the app and carry out updates yourself. To ensure that your system is fully functional and up to date, we recommend that you always carry out the latest update. Please note: This app only works for neodrives Z20 drives with the neodrives simplyRemote (operating device with LED, without display). Your Z20 system can easily be converted, contact your specialist dealer for this. You will receive the latest notifications and information via the app.
Pinion Smart.Shift
Enhance your cycling experience with this app, offering customizable shifting behavior, charge status monitoring, and button assignment adjustments. It provides advanced features like setting a starting gear and semi-automatic shifting for a personalized ride. Stay updated with software improvements and utilize service tools for optimal performance.
- Adapt shifting behavior to driving profile
- Monitor Smart.Shift charge status
- Adjust E-Trigger button assignment
- Set starting gear with Start.Select
- Utilize semi-automatic shifting with Pre.Select
- Receive software updates and notifications
- Access service tools for reliability
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Improve your Pinion shifting experience with additional functions with the Smart.Shift app! Connect your Pinion Smart.Shift components with this app and use all the advantages: - Adapt the shifting behavior to your driving profile and use the full range of functions of your Pinion Smart.Shift technology. - See the charge status of your Smart.Shift at a glance. - Adjust the button assignment of the TE1 E-Trigger to your needs. - Take advantage of Start.Select and set your starting gear.* - Use Pre.Select for semi-automatic shifting and select your cadence.* - Stay up to date and benefit from important software updates and notifications. - Use our service tools for permanently reliable function. *Only available if Smart.Shift has speed information available (sensor or system information). Note: E-bikes with Smart.Shift, where the settings can be made via the display of the e-bike, are not compatible with the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pinion Smart.Shift at 100% against SimplyRide's 33%. Pinion Smart.Shift also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimplyRide ships an update every 2 months, Pinion Smart.Shift every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplyRide | Pinion Smart.Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alber GmbH | Pinion GmbH |
Customer experience
SimplyRide
Pinion Smart.Shift
In-app purchases
SimplyRide
No in-app purchases
Pinion Smart.Shift
No in-app purchases
Questions
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