Comparison

Controller MX vs GDriver

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

Head to head
About

Controller MX

Features
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Parameters for configuring the electric vehicle controller, applicable for the LC-6183 model.

About

GDriver

Monitor your electric vehicle's performance and journey statistics with real-time data and insightful analytics. Track speed, distance, duration, route, and energy consumption to optimize battery efficiency. Customize your dashboard and review historical data to improve your rides.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Trip distance and duration logging
  • Route mapping
  • Energy consumption analysis
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Bluetooth data syncing
  • Historical ride data review
Features
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GDriver brings FarDriver setup, tuning, live dashboards, diagnostics, and ride tracking together in one app. YOUR FIRST FARDRIVER TUNE, GUIDED The new Initial setup wizard walks you through battery and motor settings, wheels and speed, Auto Learn, ride modes, power delivery, throttle, and braking. Dedicated guides explain each adjustment with clear controls and visual curves. Set up supported riding features such as push assist, reverse, cruise control, and Park from Garage. EXPERT TOOLS, STILL WITHIN REACH Experienced users can access the full supported parameter set, reusable tuning profiles, live diagnostics, and firmware upgrade tools for compatible FarDriver controllers. Use a guide for a focused adjustment or open the parameters for direct control. AUTO LEARN AND PROFILES Run supported Auto Learn tools during controller setup. Create reusable profiles from the FarDriver parameters you choose, save different tunes for commuting, range, performance, or validation, and apply a profile when you are ready to ride. LIVE TELEMETRY AND CUSTOM DASHBOARDS Follow available speed, voltage, current, power, energy, temperature, battery, GPS, and controller data in real time. Customize dashboard layouts and choose the metrics that matter most to your ride. TRIP TRACKING AND RIDE INSIGHTS Automatically capture distance, duration, route, speed, and energy data. Review ride history, analyze efficiency and performance trends, explore saved routes in Ride Atlas, and use battery-health insights to better understand your setup over time. DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROLLER SETUP Inspect live diagnostics, telemetry graphs, controller status, and supported BMS data. Review controller identity, configure tire dimensions and gearing, calibrate controller speed against GPS, and manage compatible telemetry settings. CONTROLLER AND BIKE INTEGRATIONS Connect FarDriver, KO Moto, EBMX, TORP, TruMoto, Axon, and DUNEN hardware in one app. Depending on the controller, bike, model, firmware, and protocol, supported features can include parameter tuning, live telemetry, diagnostics, custom dashboards, ride recording, and trip insights. FarDriver offers GDriver's deepest tuning experience; other integrations range from supported tuning to read-only telemetry and ride tracking. Features and data availability vary by vehicle, controller model, firmware, and protocol. Changing controller parameters can affect vehicle behavior. Secure the vehicle, verify every value, and test changes carefully before riding. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GDriver is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or an official product of FarDriver or any other referenced controller or BMS manufacturer. Manufacturer and product names are used solely to identify compatibility.

Screenshots

Controller MX4 screens
GDriver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controller MX at none against GDriver's 3. Controller MX also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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. GDriver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Controller MX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Controller MX versus GDriver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterController MXGDriver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Marxon Electronics Co., LTDEamon Almiladi

In-app purchases

None

Controller MX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GDriver

Subscriptions2
  • GDriver Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GDriver Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • GDriver Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Controller MX free?
Controller MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GDriver free?
GDriver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Controller MX or GDriver have ads?
Neither Controller MX nor GDriver shows ads.

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