XDS Control vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XDS Control
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Can produce and publish videos and picture programs, control screen switches, screenshots, adjust volume, brightness, etc.
X
Enhance your cycling experience by connecting to your smart bike. Track performance, manage e-bike settings, and keep your bike secure. This app provides insights and controls for a smarter ride.
- Connect and manage smart bike components
- Record rides and view performance summaries
- Track power metrics and calibrate meter
- Manage e-bike settings and battery
- Bike security and 'Find My' features
- Software updates and diagnostics
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X-LAB Connect -- The Smartest Way to Ride Connect and pair your bike in seconds to unlock a smarter riding experience built to enhance the tech already integrated into your X-LAB. From power meter and performance insights, to e-bike controls and security, everything you'll need for riding smarter is designed to work together in the X-LAB Connect app. With the X-LAB Connect you can: ●Connect and manage your bike’s built-in smart components ●Record rides automatically and review clear, personalized performance summaries ●Track power metrics and calibrate your power meter with confidence ●Manage e-bike settings including assist modes, battery status, and ride details ●Keep tabs on your bike with integrated security and "Find My" features ●Stay current with updates and diagnostics designed to keep your bike performing at its best X-LAB is not just a bike; it is a system. And that system is augmented by X-LAB Connect, available at your fingertips. Download the app and ride your X-LAB the way you were meant to ride.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XDS Control at 13.0 against X's 15.6. 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.
XDS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, X weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDS Control | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 铁夫 刘 | Carbon Catalyst Inc. |
In-app purchases
XDS Control
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
