Stromer OMNI vs Polestar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Polestar
Manage your vehicle remotely, controlling climate, locks, and charging status. Access your owner's manual, book service, and stay updated on car software and news. Get support through live chat and FAQs.
- Remote climate control
- Door lock management
- Car location tracking
- Battery and charging status
- Software update notifications
- Owner's manual access
- Service booking
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Control your car Use the app to control in-car climate, door locks, locate your car, see battery and charging status, and keep track of software installations. Manage your car Get an in-depth overview of your car. Read the owner's manual, connect to your car, manage users and book service appointments. Stay up to date Get regular updates regarding your car and its software, or dive deeper into the world of Polestar through our news articles. Always supported Reach out to our support team, engage in live chats with our experts, and consult our FAQ section for assistance. Manage your experience View and manage your orders and Polestar ID, visit the car configurator and extras shop, and adjust app settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Polestar at 4.4 against Stromer OMNI's 2.1. Polestar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 11). Stromer OMNI's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Polestar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polestar has 3.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Stromer OMNI's written reviews are positive against 32% of Polestar's.
Stromer OMNI ships an update every 3 months, Polestar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stromer OMNI | Polestar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (11 ratings) | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 32.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 3.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | myStromer AG | Polestar |
Customer experience
Stromer OMNI
Polestar
Bugs and requests
Stromer OMNI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Polestar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Location data issues
- Charging status not updating correctly
- Compatibility problems with new iOS versions
- Frequent errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Remote trunk/frunk access
- Adjustable climate control settings
- Charging status notifications
- Apple Watch app
- Integrations with iOS features (widgets, Siri)
In-app purchases
Stromer OMNI
No in-app purchases
Polestar
No in-app purchases
