BONNELL e vs EBMX X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BONNELL e
Fine-tune your e-MTB's performance with real-time data and custom ride modes. Adjust power, assist levels, and throttle settings for a personalized riding experience. Seamlessly connect via Bluetooth for instant feedback and control.
- Real-time dashboard (speed, power, temp)
- Custom ride modes
- Adjustable pedal assist
- Throttle and sensitivity settings
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Odometer tracking
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Ride Bonnell – Unlock Your Bike’s Full Potential The Ride Bonnell e-MTB app is your gateway to fine-tuned performance and real-time insights for the Bonnell 775 AM and 775 MX series. Whether you're dialing in custom ride modes or monitoring power output on the fly, this app puts total control at your fingertips. Real-Time Dashboard Track speed, power levels, motor temperature, RPM, and real-time power consumption—plus odometer stats and more. Get the data you need to push your ride to the next level. Precision Tuning & Customization Take full control of your bike’s performance with advanced tuning options. * Custom Ride Modes – Adjust power, torque, and speed limits to match your terrain and style. * Pedal Assist – Fine tune pedal assist settings or deactivate pedal assist to focus on full throttle riding. * Throttle & Sensitivity Settings – Fine-tune responsiveness for a dialed-in feel. Seamless Connectivity Easily sync your bike via Bluetooth for instant adjustments and live performance feedback. Built for Bonnell Riders The Ride Bonnell e-MTB app is designed exclusively for Bonnell 775 AM and 775 MX motor controllers, engineered and distributed by Bonnell and affiliated dealers. It is not compatible with other manufacturers' controllers. Powered by VESC, this app ensures peak efficiency, seamless performance, and a fully customized ride experience—because every adventure deserves a bike that's Tuned for Epic.
EBMX X
This companion app allows users to tune, monitor, and customize their emoto controllers. It provides real-time ride statistics, advanced tuning profiles for performance customization, and diagnostic tools for controller health.
- Real-time controller data monitoring
- Advanced tuning profiles
- Auto-save settings
- Wireless firmware updates
- Diagnostic tools
- Wheel lift assist tuning
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EBMX X-Series App Take Control. Unlock the full potential of your EBMX X-9000_V3 controller with the EBMX X Series app your companion for tuning, monitoring, and customizing your emoto. This app gives you powerful tools to dial in your performance like never before. Key Features: • Real-Time Controller Data: Monitor speed, temperature, voltage, and more with live ride stats. • Advanced Tuning Profiles: Customize throttle response, regen strength, power limits, torque settings, field weakening, motor parameters and more for any riding style or terrain. • Auto Save: never lose your favourite settings. • Firmware Updates: Stay current with wireless over-the-air updates directly from EBMX. • Diagnostic Tools: Access system logs, view fault codes, and manage controller health in one place. • Wheel Lift Assist: Enable and tune anti-loopout functionality for safer launches. Compatible with EBMX X-9000_V3 Controller For more information visit ebmx.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BONNELL e at 4.5 against EBMX X's 3.3. BONNELL e also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). EBMX X's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BONNELL e holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBMX X has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BONNELL e's written reviews are positive against 60% of EBMX X's.
BONNELL e ships an update every 5 days, EBMX X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BONNELL e | EBMX X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonnell Electric Limited | CYC Motor Ltd. |
Customer experience
BONNELL e
EBMX X
In-app purchases
BONNELL e
No in-app purchases
EBMX X
No in-app purchases
