SmartBlue vs eMaxMobileApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartBlue
This application sends push notifications to your device. It utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy for connectivity.
- Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
- Push notification delivery
- Device integration
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SmartBlue is a APP application that push notification to your device through bluetooth low energy connected.
eMaxMobileApp
This app enhances the performance of compatible electric bicycle systems. It supports a wide range of displays and drive units, offering advanced optimization features. Users can find detailed compatibility information and tuning possibilities on the developer's website.
- Optimizes STePS systems
- Supports Bluetooth displays
- Compatible with various drive units
- Works with Shimano motor firmware
- Advanced tuning possibilities
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...the most advanced optimizing tool for STePS systems. All Bluetooth capable displays SC-EM800, SC-E8000, SC-E7000, SC-E6100, SW-EN600-L switch and EW-EN100 cockpit are supported! DU-EP801, DU-EP800, DU-E80X0, DU-EP600, DU-E7000, DU-E6XXX and DU-E50X0 drive units are supported. Partially compatible also with the latest Shimano motor firmware versions! See www.eMax-Tuning.com, especially the "news" and "support" section and/or get detailed & personal information via eMail from info@eMax-Tuning.com Also please check the document https://www.emax-tuning.com/eMax-possibilities.pdf for the tuning possibilities which are highly depending on the drive unit type and currently installed motor firmware version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: eMaxMobileApp at 93% against SmartBlue's 5%. eMaxMobileApp also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). SmartBlue's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
SmartBlue is free to download; eMaxMobileApp costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eMaxMobileApp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of SmartBlue's written reviews are positive against 93% of eMaxMobileApp's.
SmartBlue ships an update every 5 weeks, eMaxMobileApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartBlue | eMaxMobileApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.6 (32 ratings) | 4.4 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #80 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 文杰 俞 | Markus Schlegel |
Customer experience
SmartBlue
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In-app purchases
SmartBlue
No in-app purchases
eMaxMobileApp
No in-app purchases
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