Comparison

eBikeConnect vs 73MATE

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

Head to head
About

eBikeConnect

Manage your electric bicycle's settings and performance. Connect to your eBike to view information, adjust assist levels, and update firmware. Access after-sales support for an improved riding experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to eBike
  • View eBike information
  • Adjust assist settings
  • Perform firmware updates
  • Contact after-sales support
Features
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The eBike Connect app is the control center for your eBike. You can connect to your eBike view ebike information, perform assist settings and firmware update on eBike. Our after-sales team can also be contacted via the app. Provide you with better riding experience and services.

About

73MATE

Control your Super73 e-bike with your phone and Apple Watch. Adjust settings like speed mode, pedal assist, and headlights remotely. Features include voice commands, turn-by-turn navigation, and ride statistics tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time e-bike control
  • Voice commands via Siri
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Ride statistics tracking
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Automatic headlight control
Features
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Control your Super73 e-bike right from your phone and Apple Watch. No need to pull out your phone — 73MATE stays connected in the background. Your bike powers on and auto-connects, even with your phone locked in your pocket. Real-time Control Speed mode, pedal assist, headlight — adjust anytime. Siri & Shortcuts Voice commands and automation — "Safe Mode", "Lights On", apply ride profiles hands-free. Pair with iPhone Shortcuts automations to switch modes by location, turn on lights at sunset, and more. Apple Watch One-tap Safe Mode, quick mode switching, right from your wrist. Navigation Turn-by-turn directions with 3D realistic map. ODO Mileage Read total mileage directly from your bike's controller. Cached locally — visible even offline. Vehicle Info Serial number, firmware, hardware version, real-time voltage — all in one place. Ride Stats Trip, today, and weekly distance. Track every ride. Ride Profiles Commute, sport, night ride — save your favorite settings and apply with one tap. Auto-Restore Automatically restores your last settings every time you connect. Maintenance Tracker Tires, brakes, chain, battery cycles — stay on top of your bike's health. Auto Headlight Turns on automatically at sunset for safer riding. Charging Detection Real-time voltage monitoring. Know your charging status at a glance. US and EU regions supported. 9 languages supported, more coming soon. Legacy series not yet supported — stay tuned for future updates.

Screenshots

eBikeConnect4 screens
73MATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 73MATE at 3.7 against eBikeConnect's 1.6. 73MATE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). eBikeConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

73MATE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBikeConnect ships an update monthly, 73MATE weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eBikeConnect versus 73MATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBikeConnect73MATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (5 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperQingdao Magene Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.CHAO HSIN LI

Customer experience

eBikeConnect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

73MATE

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

eBikeConnect

No in-app purchases

None

73MATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBikeConnect free?
eBikeConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 73MATE free?
73MATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eBikeConnect or 73MATE?
73MATE is rated higher. eBikeConnect averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 73MATE averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do eBikeConnect or 73MATE have ads?
Neither eBikeConnect nor 73MATE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBikeConnect or 73MATE?
eBikeConnect ships an update monthly, and 73MATE weekly. Most recently, eBikeConnect was updated on October 1, 2026 and 73MATE on October 16, 2026.

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