Comparison

eBike Ride vs CrankIQ

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

Head to head
About

eBike Ride

Features
Read full description

Bafang Go app integrates the eBike control function, which supports real-time checking of the eBike status (power, level, speed) and riding track, and the built-in navigation system can plan the optimal route to avoid congestion and steep slopes.Users can customise the power parameters of levels to suit different scenarios, and freely switch the interface via vertical screen (navigation/level information) or horizontal screen (real-time speed/mileage), and synchronously switch on/off the navigation voice.Riding data is automatically generated into overview, static parameters and visualisation charts, and synchronised to Strava with one click for training analysis and social interaction. Bafang Go App Overview EBike Control and Status Management Connect to your eBike via Bluetooth and get key information such as battery level and fault codes in real time. You can set the riding parameters for different levels of the eBike to achieve a diversified riding experience for the user. Navigation and Route Planning After entering the destination, the APP automatically plans a friendly route to avoid congestion and steep slopes. During the navigation process, the estimated arrival time and remaining mileage are synchronously displayed, and the voice prompt switch is supported. Riding Data Visualisation Overview Module: Quickly review the core cycling indicators and support the generation of streamlined data reports. Chart Analysis Module: Analyse cycling performance through graphs to help adjust training plans. Data Interconnection The Strava platform is seamlessly connected to the system, synchronising data including mileage, speed profile and energy consumption to meet the needs of social sharing and professional analysis.

About

CrankIQ

Transform your iPhone into a GPS bike computer to track rides with speed, distance, maps, and elevation. Analyze performance with detailed ride statistics and history without needing expensive hardware. Optional Pro subscription unlocks Apple Fitness integration and data export.

Highlights
  • GPS ride tracking
  • Speed, distance, elevation statistics
  • Detailed ride history
  • Performance trends
  • Apple Fitness workout saving (Pro)
  • Health data integration (Pro)
  • Ride data export (Pro)
Features
Read full description

Turn your iPhone into a powerful GPS bike computer. Track every ride with speed, distance, maps, elevation, and detailed ride history—without buying expensive cycling hardware. CrankIQ helps you record bike rides and understand your performance with clear, detailed ride statistics. No account required. Features • Record bike rides with GPS tracking • View speed, distance, elevation and slope statistics • Review detailed stats for every ride • See trends across all of your rides • Browse and manage ride history • No account or signup required Pro Features Unlock additional features with an optional Pro subscription. • Save rides as Outdoor Cycle workouts in Apple Fitness • Use optional Health data to improve calorie estimates • Export and save all your ride data. Restore your data if needed or run your own analysis on your data. Privacy Your ride history and route data stay on your device. Anonymous analytics are used to improve the app and understand feature usage. Ride GPS coordinates and routes are not uploaded. Download CrankIQ and start building your ride history. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://crankiq.com/privacy

Screenshots

eBike Ride3 screens
CrankIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eBike Ride at none against CrankIQ's 2. eBike Ride also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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. CrankIQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. eBike Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBike Ride ships an update every 5 weeks, CrankIQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
eBike Ride versus CrankIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBike RideCrankIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBafang Electric (Suzhou) Co.,Ltd.CWH3 Holdings LLC

In-app purchases

None

eBike Ride

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CrankIQ

Subscriptions2
  • CrankIQ Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • CrankIQ Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is eBike Ride free?
eBike Ride is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrankIQ free?
CrankIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eBike Ride or CrankIQ have ads?
Neither eBike Ride nor CrankIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBike Ride or CrankIQ?
eBike Ride ships an update every 5 weeks, and CrankIQ every 3 weeks. Most recently, eBike Ride was updated on October 25, 2026 and CrankIQ on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons