Comparison

Impulse E vs Navie

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

Head to head
About

Impulse E

This app offers advanced E-Bike navigation with route planning across multiple continents. Connect to your Impulse Evo E-bike for on-display instructions, record and share your rides, and discover points of interest. It also integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive cycling experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth E-bike connectivity
  • Multi-continent route planning
  • On-display navigation instructions
  • Trip recording and sharing
  • Points of Interest (POIs)
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Use your Bluetooth- connection and the Impulse Evo E-bike Navigation app for a new generation of E-Bike navigation system. Take advantage of best bicycle route planning for routes across Europe, Australia and the USA. Connect this app to Impulse cockpit and enjoy navigation instructions directly shown on the display. Plan your next round trip or use the classic planning mode by choosing starting point and destination of the trip. Record your trip data and share with your friends in social networks. Functional POIs (Points of Interest = POIs) as accommodation, food / drinks & bicycle service are available for you. Below the main functions are described more in detail. We are wishing you a good ride with your Impulses Evo E- Bike. Calculate route Start- Destination Choose between the everyday or leisure route. Define any number of intermediate targets. Round trip Define a location of your choice and choose the maximum round trip length. Choose one of various round routes which are available for you. Record route Record your routes and share them in social networks. My routes Recorded routes View and naming of recorded tracks (incl. Altitude data and map view). Sync your recorded tracks with the Naviki- Server. Manage routes you traveled on your own and describe them before sharing in social networks. Memorised routes View, manage and store routes, which you have marked on www.naviki.org or in the app with the action "Memorise". Apple Health integration on the Apple Watch app Settings Connect the app to Impulses Evo smart Display Information for navigation view at your Impulse Evo cockpit Connect to the Naviki- Server to sync app data and www.naviki.org Enable voice instructions Enable auto reroute function Rate Impulse App How to connect with Impulse Evo e-bike display? Prerequisite: Your smartphone uses communication with BTLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) 4.0, 4.1 BTLE 1. Activate Impulse Evo Ebike-system. 2. Start "Impulse E-Bike Navigation" app. 3. Select "Settings" in app menue. 4. Tap on "Select E-Bike". 5. The app will begin searching the Impulse Evo Cockpit. After a short time all Bluetooth enabled devices are displayed. 6. Select the Impulse Evo vehicle, which you want to connect to. You find the number of your Impulse Evo Cockpit on the back of the display. It is an eight digit serial number. 7. After selecting the preferred Impulse E-Bike there is shown a red hook. 8. Now select "Calculate route". 9. Choose the start point and destination/ configure Round trip 10. Select "Calculate". The title track, its length (in km) and travel time (in hours) are displayed. 11. Select "Start navigation". The navigation is now appearing in stages on your Impulse Evo smart cockpit. Charging your smart phone via USB- Plug of Impulse Evo cockpit To charge your smartphone please use a USB-OTG (on the go) Micro-cable. Caution: Keep attention to fasten smartphone and charger in a securely way. Otherwise cable or devices can get into rotating parts, which can lead to serious falls. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Support: impulse@naviki.org

About

Navie

Plan and navigate your e-mobility journeys with precise range prediction, customizable motor settings, and route drawing. Track your rides, sync with Strava, and enjoy real-time data like air quality and wind forecasts for a smarter, worry-free experience.

Highlights
  • Precise range prediction with real-time data
  • 3D map navigation with air quality and wind forecasts
  • Draw and plan custom routes
  • Automatic and manual ride recording
  • Customizable motor assist settings
  • Strava integration for track syncing
  • Support for various eBike systems and brands
Features
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Enjoy seamless route planning, real-time guidance, and precise range prediction — everything you need for a smarter ride. Navie helps you get the most out of every journey. PRECISE RANGE PREDICTION Smart Range, Powered by Real-Time Data See exactly how far you can ride before your battery runs out. The app uses real-time eBike data and your riding habits to calculate your remaining range. Plan your trips smarter and enjoy every ride without worry. NAVIGATION Smart Navigation for Every Ride In addition to this, the app includes a 3D map function, allowing you to view your route with a dynamic, tilted perspective for easier navigation and better orientation. You can also get air quality and wind prediction along to your planned trip. DRAW & PLAN YOUR PERFECT ROUTE Your Journey. Your Way. Design your own adventure right on the map — it’s quick and effortless. Simply draw your desired path, and the app will create the perfect route for you. Explore your world exactly the way you imagine it. RECORD & RELIVE EVERY RIDE Track Your Journey Effortlessly Import your favorite routes or record new ones with ease. Automatic trip recording keeps track of every tour, so you never miss a moment. Prefer control? Switch to manual recording and capture your adventures your way. MOTOR TUNING Total Control. Maximum Performance Take full control of your ride with customizable motor settings. Adjust Assist modes to match your riding style and terrain. Fine-tune the power, then apply your settings with a single tap for the perfect ride. TRACK SYNC Never Lose a Single Ride Your rides are safely stored and automatically synced to your account. Switch bikes, change phones, or reinstall the app — your routes are always waiting for you. Ride freely knowing your adventures stay with you, wherever you go. STRAVA INTEGRATION Connect your Strava account to sync your tracks easily We support several brands and systems, from bikes to eBikes. Supported eBike systems: - Shimano - Yamaha - TQ* - Bafang - Ananda Supported eBike Brands: - Insync** - LMX - Peddle - Esync Supported eBike displays: - Sigma EOX - King-Meter - Key-Display And the list keeps growing every day! *Navie currently does not support Trek bikes. **Insync users - Please, enter the frame number of your eBike as voucher code to get a free licence to use the application How It Works – Connecting Your Bike Follow these simple steps to set up the Navie app and start your first ride: 1. Download the App - Ready... Download and install the Navie app. Once the installation is complete, open the app on your smartphone. 2. Connect to Your Bike - Steady... Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both your bike and your phone. Select your bike from the list and wait for the pairing to complete. 3. Start Riding and Enjoy the Journey - GO! After a successful connection, you’re ready to ride!

Screenshots

Impulse E3 screens
Navie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Impulse E at 44% against Navie's 0%. Impulse E also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Navie's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Impulse E sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Navie sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impulse E ships an update every 5 weeks, Navie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Impulse E versus Navie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpulse ENavie
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB211 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperbeemoGPS Tuner Systems Kft.

Customer experience

Impulse E

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative40.0%

Navie

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Impulse E

One-time10
  • Find more points of interest$2.99
  • Austria$6.99
  • Arkansas$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Arizona$6.99
  • Alabama$6.99
  • Belgium$6.99
  • Papua New Guinea$6.99
  • California$8.99
  • Alaska$8.99
  • New Zealand$8.99
10 purchases

Navie

One-time10
  • Ananda Package$29.99
  • Bafang Package$29.99
  • EOX Package$29.99
Show 7 more
  • King-Meter Package$29.99
  • LMX Package$29.99
  • Esync Package$29.99
  • Shimano Package$29.99
  • Key-Display Package$29.99
  • TQ Package$29.99
  • Yamaha Package$29.99

Questions

Is Impulse E free?
Impulse E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Navie free?
Navie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impulse E or Navie have ads?
Impulse E shows ads; Navie does not.
Which is updated more often, Impulse E or Navie?
Impulse E ships an update every 5 weeks, and Navie every 2 months. Most recently, Impulse E was updated on September 9, 2026 and Navie on August 30, 2026.

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