Comparison

Bosch eBike Connect vs Bimotal

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

Bimotal

Control your e-bike motor with customizable riding modes and real-time data monitoring. Tune performance settings like power, torque, and throttle responsiveness for a personalized riding experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable riding modes (Range, Flow, Boost)
  • Real-time data monitoring (torque, battery, power)
  • Fine-tune motor settings (power, torque, speed)
  • Throttle responsiveness adjustment
  • Lightweight and powerful e-bike motor integration
Features
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The Bimotal Elevate is a removable, lightweight, and powerful e-bike motor that cleverly attaches to your bike's disc brake mounts. Take full control of your Elevate motor with the Bimotal app. Whether you're out on a casual cruise or pushing your limits on the trail, this app empowers you to tune your riding experience to perfection. Mode Control: Seamlessly switch between riding modes like Range, Flow, and Boost to match your journey's demands. Each mode features unique peak torque and power settings. Range Mode: Prioritizes efficiency with low torque and power, extending your battery life for longer rides. Flow Mode: Offers a balanced performance with a smooth blend of torque and power. Elevate Mode: Delivers maximum torque and power for high-performance riding when you need extra boost on steep climbs or fast trails. Live Data Monitoring: Keep track of real-time stats such as motor torque, battery level, motor power, and more, right on your phone. Custom Tuning: Fine-tune motor settings such as peak power, peak torque, top speed, and throttle responsiveness to optimize efficiency and adjust to your personal preferences. Whether you're commuting, exploring trails, or just enjoying a ride, the Bimotal app offers flexibility and control, making your e-assist experience more dynamic, personalized, and fun.

Screenshots

Bosch eBike Connect4 screens
Bimotal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bimotal at 5.0 against Bosch eBike Connect's 4.1. Bimotal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Bosch eBike Connect's advantage is ratings volume (486 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Bosch eBike Connect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bimotal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bimotal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bosch eBike Connect has 486 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bosch eBike Connect versus Bimotal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch eBike ConnectBimotal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (486 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings486 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Bosch GmbHBimotal Inc.

Customer experience

Bosch eBike Connect

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

Bimotal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bimotal

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

Bimotal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch eBike Connect free?
Bosch eBike Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bimotal free?
Bimotal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch eBike Connect or Bimotal?
Bimotal is rated higher. Bosch eBike Connect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Bimotal averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Bosch eBike Connect or Bimotal have ads?
Neither Bosch eBike Connect nor Bimotal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch eBike Connect or Bimotal?
Bosch eBike Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Bimotal every 3 months. Most recently, Bosch eBike Connect was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bimotal on October 13, 2026.

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