Comparison

SimplyRide vs Busch+Müller

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect to neodrives Z20 systems
  • Personalize e-bike settings
  • View ride information
  • Perform system maintenance
  • Carry out software updates
Features
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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.

About

Busch+Müller

Features
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With the busch+müller app, you can easily control and customize your Bluetooth-enabled headlight via smartphone exactly how you need it. Adjust light patterns and brightness individually, set sensor sensitivities, or assign the Blucon buttons according to your preferences – for lighting that fits you perfectly. In addition, the app offers quick access to busch+müller service offerings: reach the hotline, the spare parts shop, or the busch+müller website directly and easily through the app.

Screenshots

SimplyRide4 screens
Busch+Müller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Busch+Müller at monthly against SimplyRide's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyRide ships an update every 2 months, Busch+Müller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SimplyRide versus Busch+Müller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyRideBusch+Müller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlber GmbHBusch & Müller KG

In-app purchases

None

SimplyRide

No in-app purchases

None

Busch+Müller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyRide free?
SimplyRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Busch+Müller free?
Busch+Müller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplyRide or Busch+Müller have ads?
Neither SimplyRide nor Busch+Müller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimplyRide or Busch+Müller?
SimplyRide ships an update every 2 months, and Busch+Müller monthly. Most recently, SimplyRide was updated on October 16, 2026 and Busch+Müller on October 17, 2026.

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