Comparison

Stromer OMNI vs Cowboy

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

Head to head
About

Stromer OMNI

Track your electric bike's location, remotely lock/unlock it, and customize performance settings. Access detailed riding statistics and service history, all managed through a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time bike location tracking
  • Remote lock and unlock
  • Motor and sensor configuration
  • Riding statistics access
  • Service history management
  • Profile and bike management
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Using the OMNI app, you always know where your bike is located, you can lock and unlock your bike manually or automatically via Smartlock, you can individually configure the motor and sensor characteristics and you have constant access to your detailed riding statistics and service history. Manage your bike(s) and your profile with just a few clicks in the app.

About

Cowboy

This app enhances your electric bike experience with navigation, ride tracking, and safety features. Monitor your bike's performance, battery life, and security, while connecting with a community of riders.

Highlights
  • City navigation with parking
  • Real-time air quality mapping
  • Ride stats dashboard
  • Predictive battery range estimation
  • Activity tracking and trends
  • Community leaderboards
  • GPS bike tracking
  • Crash detection alerts
Features
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The Cowboy app is your daily companion on the road. Connect your ride * Navigate the city like a local who knows every corner. Break free from congestion, be guided to your favorite places, even find bike parking spots. * Map the quickest route or take a breather with the clearest alternative with real-time air quality mapping in your area. * Monitor your speed and check your ride stats at a glance on your ride dashboard. Easily control your bike through your ride settings: front & rear lights, motor assistance, phone wireless charger, etc. * Always know your charge. With predictive battery range estimation, charge reminders and widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen, you’ll never run out of power. * Rain, shine (or snow or hail or fog), with live weather updates you’ll never leave the house unprepared. Keep moving * With embedded bike sensors, you can track all your activity details — moving time, speed, power delivered, calories burned, and more. * Quickly see your ride trends over time with personalized stats. * Collect badges for your achievements and show them off with pride. * See how your stats stack up with your fellow riders. Track your fitness and find out how far you’ve ridden compared to the community with Cowboy leaderboards. * Automatically synchronize your rides on Apple Health and / or Strava, and get credit for all your activities Stay safe * Unlock your bike and start your ride with a simple tap in the app. You’re the only one who can turn it on. Activate Auto Unlock for an effortless start. As you approach, the bike senses your connection and comes alive. * Whether near or far, you'll be able to locate your bike at all times with GPS tracking. Use Find My Bike to follow the signal and pinpoint its exact location. * [Theft Insurance exclusive] If someone attempts to snatch your bike, we'll proactively notify you right away. * With Crash Detection, if the bike detects that you're ever in an accident we'll check in to make sure you're alright. If not, we'll automatically alert your emergency contacts and share your live position. You’ll never ride alone * Need a maintenance? Subscribe to Cowboy Care and book an unlimited number of service appointments in the app. We'll come right to your door and give your bike a full check-up. * The Cowboy team is available to chat with you in-app for any bike or tech question you have along your ride. * If your bike requires an update, the app will alert you automatically and guide you through every step.

Screenshots

Stromer OMNI4 screens
Cowboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cowboy at 77% against Stromer OMNI's 20%. Cowboy also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Stromer OMNI's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cowboy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stromer OMNI ships an update every 3 months, Cowboy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stromer OMNI versus Cowboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStromer OMNICowboy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (11 ratings)4.4 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermyStromer AGCowboy SA

Customer experience

Stromer OMNI

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

Cowboy

All ratings34 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.4%

Bugs and requests

Stromer OMNI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cowboy

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Adaptive Power 2.0 disabling assistance
  • Navigation routes are illogical and not bike-friendly
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • App crashes during use
  • App shows battery disconnected after charging
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  • Long press actions are buggy
  • Auto-lock/unlock not always working
  • GPS navigation is inaccurate and dangerous
  • Last two updates broke activity tracking and syncing
  • Battery level inaccurate on settings page
  • Login details required frequently after updates
  • Bike cannot be unlocked without signal
  • GPS audio causes music volume to drop
  • Unable to add emergency contacts (only call)
  • App resets preferences after updates
  • Bike constantly turns on/off when near
  • Issues with lights not working after updates
  • Connection by moving bike fails after updates
  • App consumes significant phone battery

Requested features

13 requests
  • Integration with iOS Shortcuts
  • API for Home Assistant integration
  • Support for multiple bikes per account
  • Apple Watch integration for unlocking/features
  • Choice of map provider (e.g., Apple Maps, Geovelo)
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  • Landscape mode for the app
  • Ability to select destination from calendar app
  • Option to choose between adaptive and constant boost modes
  • Integration with Lumos helmet blinkers
  • Ability to purchase a second battery
  • Dimming of battery lights
  • Saving start and end points of rides
  • Support for more languages (Italian, German, French)

In-app purchases

None

Stromer OMNI

No in-app purchases

None

Cowboy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stromer OMNI free?
Stromer OMNI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cowboy free?
Cowboy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stromer OMNI or Cowboy?
Cowboy is rated higher. Stromer OMNI averages 2.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cowboy averages 4.4 from 34 ratings.
Do Stromer OMNI or Cowboy have ads?
Stromer OMNI shows ads; Cowboy does not.
Which is updated more often, Stromer OMNI or Cowboy?
Stromer OMNI ships an update every 3 months, and Cowboy fortnightly. Most recently, Stromer OMNI was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cowboy on November 2, 2026.

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