Comparison

Bosch eBike Connect vs WINDHORSE

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

WINDHORSE

This app enhances cycling experiences through connected technology, offering personalized control, real-time tracking, and community features. It allows users to manage vehicle functions, share rides, and access support services.

Highlights
  • Personalized cycling experience
  • Real-time vehicle positioning
  • Historical track data query
  • Vehicle function configuration
  • Ride sharing with family and friends
  • Intelligent vehicle physical examination
  • Community and mall functions
Features
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WINDHORSE is a company dedicated to providing fun cycling. We use connected technology to enable mobility and provide personalized cycling experience. We provide a variety of services, including clear and convenient vehicle control operation, real-time vehicle positioning and historical track data query, easy configuration and adjustment of vehicle function preferences, multiple ways to share the vehicle to family and friends, intelligent vehicle physical examination, online and offline service and after-sales support, as well as community and mall functions. Users can find fellow travelers, participate in community activities and obtain peripheral products to enjoy the fun of life.

Screenshots

Bosch eBike Connect4 screens
WINDHORSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bosch eBike Connect at 4.1 against WINDHORSE's 1.4. Bosch eBike Connect also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and ratings volume (486 vs 15). WINDHORSE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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. Bosch eBike Connect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WINDHORSE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bosch eBike Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bosch eBike Connect has 486 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Bosch eBike Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of WINDHORSE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosch eBike Connect ships an update every 3 months, WINDHORSE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bosch eBike Connect versus WINDHORSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch eBike ConnectWINDHORSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (486 ratings) — better1.4 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings486 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Bosch GmbHSprocomm Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Bosch eBike Connect

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

WINDHORSE

All ratings15 ratings
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative88.9%

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

WINDHORSE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bosch eBike Connect

One-time3
  • Custom Riding Modes$3.99
  • Topo Range indicator$4.99
  • Lock$8.99
None

WINDHORSE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch eBike Connect free?
Bosch eBike Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WINDHORSE free?
WINDHORSE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch eBike Connect or WINDHORSE?
Bosch eBike Connect is rated higher. Bosch eBike Connect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while WINDHORSE averages 1.4 from 15 ratings.
Do Bosch eBike Connect or WINDHORSE have ads?
Neither Bosch eBike Connect nor WINDHORSE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch eBike Connect or WINDHORSE?
Bosch eBike Connect ships an update every 3 months, and WINDHORSE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bosch eBike Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and WINDHORSE on October 18, 2026.

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