Comparison

Bosch eBike Connect vs E

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

Head to head
About

Bosch eBike Connect

Enhance your eBike journey with personalized route planning, activity tracking, and theft protection. Connect your compatible Bosch eBike display to your smartphone for a seamless, interactive experience.

Highlights
  • Personalized route planning
  • Navigation via eBike display
  • Activity tracking and analysis
  • eBike theft protection (premium)
  • Integration with Komoot, Strava, Apple Health
  • Customizable display screens
Features
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With the eBike Connect app, you can customise your eBike experience: connected, individual and interactive. Connect your Nyon or Kiox via Bluetooth with your smartphone and flexibly plan your routes, use the navigation via your display, track your activities or protect your eBike from theft with the premium function eBike Lock. The eBike Connect app offers you many helpful functions for your eBike with the Bosch eBike system 2. Please note: This app can only be used for eBikes with Bosch drive units and Nyon or Kiox on-board computers with Bosch eBike system 2. Route planning and navigation Use the flexible route planning and navigation of eBike Connect. You can conveniently plan your rides and customise, import or share routes. If you synchronise with Komoot and Outdooractive, you can discover even more exciting routes. In addition, eBike Connect app suggests your routes that fit your preferences and mood (fast, scenic or eMountainbike). If you start your planned route in the app, it will be transmitted to your display or on-board computer. Activities and fitness From distance and duration to calories burned: view and evaluate all details of your eBike rides. Connect the eBike Connect app with Apple Health, Komoot or Strava and your activities are automatically synchronised. As an Apple Watch user, you can train even more effectively by tracking your heart rate while riding. Help Center Our Bosch eBike Help Center provides answers to your questions about your eBike. Here you will find FAQs, videos, and user manuals. To ensure that you always have access to the latest functions and improvements, we recommend that you update your Nyon or Kiox to the latest software version. You can find out how to update the software on your device here: https://help.bosch-ebike.com/help-center/ebw-ebc Settings In the settings, you can customise your display screens or link eBike Connect with Komoot, Strava or Apple Health.

About

E

Transform your smartphone into a cycling computer. Connect to your SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE, Di2, power meters, and sensors to visualize ride data, display routes, and record your journeys. Review past rides and share them with Strava.

Highlights
  • Connect to SHIMANO E-BIKE and sensors via Bluetooth
  • Visualize speed, assist mode, and gear position
  • Display route on a map
  • Record and review travel logs
  • Share rides with Strava
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FROM A SMARTPHONE TO THE CYCLING COMPUTER ON THE BIKE ■Connect with your bicycle ■Visualize your ride ■Show your route ■Record and review * To use all the functions, register with SHIMANO ID. * Cannot be connected to SC-E8000 This is a cycle computer app offered by SHIMANO. ■Connect with your bicycle Use Bluetooth® LE to connect your phone to your SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE, Di2 drivetrain, SHIMANO power meter*1, and other sensors*2 . ■Visualize your ride Check the speed, assist mode, and Di2 gear position. ■Show your route Search for the route to your destination and display it on a map. ■Record and review Review your travel logs. Share with Strava. * 1 Compatible with devices that support Bluetooth®LE communication profile (Cycling Power Profile) and Pioneer SGY-PM930H series * 2 Compatible with devices that support Bluetooth®LE communication profile (Cycling Speed and Cadence Profile, Heart Rate Profile) *Some functions can be used only in regions where SHIMANO ID is available. Visit the following URL to see the regions where SHIMANO ID is available. https://bike.shimano.com/information/EligibleCountries-Restrictions.html

Screenshots

Bosch eBike Connect4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E at 4.7 against Bosch eBike Connect's 4.1. E also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bosch eBike Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 489 and 758 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 40% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosch eBike Connect ships an update every 3 months, E every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bosch eBike Connect versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch eBike ConnectE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (489 ratings)4.7 (758 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews39.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings489758 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Bosch GmbHSHIMANO.INC

Customer experience

Bosch eBike Connect

All ratings478 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral17.5%
Negative43.4%

E

All ratings733 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral18.1%
Negative42.3%

User reviews

Bosch eBike Connect

From 489 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Useful data and statistics
  • 🗺️ Good navigation and route planning
  • 🔒 Secure bike lock feature
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
  • 🔋 Decent battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and syncing
  • 🔍 Limited integration with other apps/devices
  • 📊 Missing key data metrics (elevation, power, etc.)
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth and Kiox
  • 🕰️ Slow app updates and buggy releases

E

From 758 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful additional information (gear usage, sensor data)
  • 🚀 Works well as a bike computer
  • 🔋 Good battery life when used with iPhone 13 mini

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and loses ride data
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Inconsistent range/battery level estimates
  • 🤔 Confusing UI elements (discard/save buttons)

Bugs and requests

Bosch eBike Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • GPS disconnects during rides
  • Ride data not syncing properly
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Incorrect unit conversions
  • Issues with Kiox firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch integration for heart rate monitoring
  • Improved Garmin and Strava integration
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Ability to view and edit saved routes in the app
  • More detailed ride analytics and data visualization

E

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Connectivity issues with some bike models (E8000)
  • Inability to change settings/fields

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to import GPX routes
  • Provide battery percentage instead of bars
  • Integrate with Apple Watch for metrics and controls
  • Add cumulative stats (monthly, yearly mileage)
  • Provide estimated power from motor data
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  • Add turn-by-turn navigation

In-app purchases

None

Bosch eBike Connect

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch eBike Connect free?
Bosch eBike Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch eBike Connect or E?
E is rated higher. Bosch eBike Connect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while E averages 4.7 from 758 ratings.
Do Bosch eBike Connect or E have ads?
Neither Bosch eBike Connect nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch eBike Connect or E?
Bosch eBike Connect ships an update every 3 months, and E every 6 months. Most recently, Bosch eBike Connect was updated on November 11, 2026 and E on November 2, 2026.

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