Comparison

Motormed vs Worthless Controls

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

Head to head
About

Motormed

Features
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Motormed connects to compatible e-bike motor controllers via Bluetooth to provide real-time telemetry, diagnostics, and ride tracking. Monitor the performance and health of your ride with detailed live data and ride history. Key Features Live Telemetry Battery voltage and current Motor and controller temperature Motor current and phase current RPM, speed, and throttle position PWM duty cycle Ride Tracking GPS-based ride recording Route mapping and playback Ride history and metrics Diagnostics Real-time system monitoring Fault detection and alerts Performance insights Sensors Accelerometer and motion data Ride dynamics and movement tracking Connectivity Motormed uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to connect directly to supported motor controllers and retrieve live data. Background Tracking Ride tracking can continue while the app is in the background to ensure complete ride recording. Requirements Motormed requires compatible e-bike hardware to function. Features may vary depending on your controller and configuration. Privacy Motormed does not sell personal data. Location data is used only for ride tracking and is not shared without consent.

About

Worthless Controls

This app provides comprehensive tuning and telemetry for electric vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect via Bluetooth to adjust parameters, monitor live data, and record rides for e-motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes, and e-skates.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Full parameter tuning for controllers
  • Live data dashboards
  • Battery BMS monitoring
  • Ride data logging and export
  • Firmware flashing
  • Remote controller adjustment
Features
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Worthless Controls is the most complete tuning and telemetry app for electric-vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect over Bluetooth and take full control of your build — whether you ride an e-motorcycle, scooter, e-bike, or e-skate. CONTROLLERS • FarDriver — full parameter tuning • VESC — profiles, live data, and configuration • VOTOL — telemetry and parameter editing BATTERY (BMS) • JBD, JK, ANT, DALY and more — voltage, current, SOC, cell balance, temps, and protection status at a glance LIVE DASHBOARDS • Full-screen race dashboard: speed, RPM, power, temps, and trip data • Classic gauge dashboard with multiple styles • Optional GPS speed and real-time charts TUNE EVERYTHING • Speed, current, regen, throttle response, field weakening, and dozens more parameters • Edit RPM and torque curves visually • Wheel-size and battery calibration for accurate speed and range RECORD YOUR RIDES • Data logging with configurable metrics and CSV export • Log viewer with charts and a GPS map of your route • Efficiency tracking and range estimation AND MORE • Flash controller firmware (.bin/.hex) right from your phone • Remote sharing — let a tuner adjust your controller from anywhere • Drag and lap timer with a leaderboard • Connect multiple devices at once Some advanced features require a one-time Pro unlock. No subscriptions, no ads — buy once, yours forever. Not affiliated with FarDriver, VESC, VOTOL, or any BMS maker. Adjusting controller parameters and flashing firmware carries risk — use at your own discretion.

Screenshots

Motormed4 screens
Worthless Controls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Worthless Controls at every 3 days against Motormed's every 2 weeks. Worthless Controls also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motormed ships an update every 2 weeks, Worthless Controls every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Motormed versus Worthless Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotormedWorthless Controls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan GravenerTAYLOR HAYDEN SMYTH

In-app purchases

None

Motormed

No in-app purchases

None

Worthless Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motormed free?
Motormed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Worthless Controls free?
Worthless Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motormed or Worthless Controls have ads?
Neither Motormed nor Worthless Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motormed or Worthless Controls?
Motormed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Worthless Controls every 3 days. Most recently, Motormed was updated on September 26, 2026 and Worthless Controls on September 17, 2026.

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