# FlowState VESC — VESC & Refloat ride companion

> Real-time VESC ride dashboard, tuning, recording, and alerts for iPhone and Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by RAMI MAGDY HANNA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate-vesc/id6784881030 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RAMI MAGDY HANNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784881032)
- Category: Sports, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate-vesc/id6784881030/reviews.md

## What is FlowState VESC?

FlowState turns your iPhone and Apple Watch into a beautiful, real-time dashboard for your VESC-powered ride. Connect over Bluetooth to see everything your board is doing — then tune it, record it, and relive every ride.

LIVE DASHBOARD
• Big, glanceable gauges: speed, duty cycle, battery, current, and range
• Pitch, roll, and footpad sensor indicators
• Motor and controller temperatures, pack voltage, and live amps
• A smart range estimate that learns from how you ride

BATTERY & BMS
• Per-cell voltages and pack balance at a glance
• State of Health and coulomb-counted state of charge
• Smart-BMS support for accurate, sag-free battery readings

TUNE YOUR BOARD
• Read and adjust your Refloat configuration right from your phone
• Save unlimited tunes and switch between them in a tap — even from your wrist
• Import tunes from XML files

APPLE WATCH
• Live gauges on your wrist while you ride
• Switch tunes without reaching for your phone
• Ride alerts buzz your wrist
• Connect/Disconnect to board

RECORD & RELIVE
• Record your ride with the dashboard composited over your footage (picture-in-picture)
• Automatic ride history with GPS maps, distance, top speed, duty, and energy used
• Trip stats, odometer, and lifetime totals

RIDE ALERTS
• Real-time pushback, footpad, and over-duty alerts
• Persistent warnings so you never miss a critical condition
• Keeps tracking in your pocket on long rides

MAKE IT YOURS
• Multiple visual themes, including a neon Retro Arcade look
• Demo mode to explore the app without a board connected

How FlowState was built — and what it can and can't do

Openly: FlowState was made by an independent solo developer with the help of Claude, an AI coding assistant. Since a few riders have asked, here's exactly what's going on.

What actually controls your board isn't this app, and isn't AI. The VESC firmware runs the motor, and the Refloat package — open-source, human-written firmware on the board — does the real-time balancing many times a second. That's what controls your ride. FlowState runs on your phone, outside that loop: it displays the data Refloat broadcasts and, only when you choose, sets Refloat's settings within its own limits. Your board rides exactly the same whether your phone is connected, pocketed, dead, or absent — and nothing is "AI-controlled" while you ride. Claude helped write the code; it doesn't run while you ride. In short: FlowState monitors and configures; Refloat controls.

FlowState has been thoroughly tested on real hardware and stays within safe boundaries:

- It only reads and writes the Refloat package's settings — the same values you can adjust in VESC Tool, Float Control, or Floaty — always within the ranges Refloat allows, using Refloat's own format.
- It does not modify VESC firmware or your motor configuration. No firmware flashing, no motor detection, no FOC, current-limit, or hardware changes.
- It cannot push values outside Refloat's limits, and it does not bypass your board's built-in fault and safety systems.
- Battery/BMS: the only battery-management change it can make is the charge limit — locked to the specific BMS model and firmware versions it's been tested against, and disabled on anything else.

Note: FlowState doesn't double check your VESC/motor configuration like Float Control — after setting up or reconfiguring your board, double-check it in Float Control before riding.

FlowState was inspired by Float Control and Floaty and owes a lot to them — sincere thanks to their creators for paving the way for tools like this. Questions or concerns: flowstate.vesc.support@gmail.com.

FlowState is free. An optional Tip Jar and the Retro Arcade theme help cover Apple's fees and fund new features.

FlowState is an independent app for VESC-based boards running the Refloat package. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the VESC project, Benjamin Vedder, Refloat, or any board manufacturer.

## Key features

- Real-time ride dashboard
- Board tuning and configuration
- Ride recording with GPS
- Apple Watch integration
- Customizable visual themes
- Ride alerts and notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Arcade Theme | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowstate-vesc/id6784881030/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-28*

This is the best ride app on the market for Vesc based boards. The developer support is amazing.

### 5/5 — Great riding app !

*2026-08-18*

I needed help and I got it right away and one of my ideas was turned into an alert . It works great and shows on the watch. I even was able to limit my charging like I wanted !

## Frequently asked questions about FlowState VESC

### What is FlowState VESC?

FlowState VESC is a mobile application that acts as a real-time dashboard for VESC-powered rides. It displays key ride metrics, allows for board tuning, and records ride data, all while integrating with Apple Watch.

### Does FlowState VESC have ads?

No, FlowState VESC does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices does FlowState VESC support?

FlowState VESC is designed to work with your iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a seamless experience across both devices for monitoring and controlling your VESC-powered ride.

### How often is FlowState VESC updated?

The latest version of FlowState VESC is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on August 16, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

### Can FlowState VESC control my board's motor directly?

No, FlowState VESC does not directly control your board's motor. The VESC firmware handles motor control, while FlowState VESC monitors data and adjusts settings within the limits set by the Refloat package.

### What kind of ride data can FlowState VESC record?

FlowState VESC can record detailed ride history including GPS maps, distance traveled, top speed, duty cycle, energy consumed, trip statistics, odometer readings, and lifetime totals.

### Is FlowState VESC safe to use with my electric board?

Yes, FlowState VESC has been thoroughly tested and stays within safe boundaries. It only reads and writes settings within the ranges allowed by the Refloat package and does not modify VESC firmware or motor configurations.

### What is the age rating for FlowState VESC?

FlowState VESC has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's content is generally appropriate for all audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-30

- Fixed impossible top speed and max duty values on ride summaries.
- Boards running a Refloat version FlowState doesn't recognize now show live gauges and the Refloat version. Tuning stays unavailable on those boards.
- Last Connected now updates when the app reconnects on its own.
- Rides already saved keep their old numbers — open a ride and use Clear Peak Stats to reset them.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-28

- Fixes Bluetooth headphones disconnecting during a ride. For real this time * Thanks 'wastedimage' !
- Fixes music from other apps dropping in volume when FlowState connects and staying quiet afterward.
- FlowState now uses about a tenth as much Bluetooth traffic talking to your board, which is what fixed the headphone drops and should be easier on battery.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-25

- Adds support for Refloat 1.3.0. FlowState now asks your board which realtime fields it sends, so a Refloat update can no longer shift the gauges.
- Alerts you when your board's Refloat is newer than the app.
- Next up: improved direct connection for boards without a CAN bus, such as Floatwheel.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-24

- Fixed music from other apps being interrupted or quietened while FlowState was open.
- Added a Theme Sounds toggle in Settings.
- Fixed the app hanging when swiping between pages after a phone call.
- Fixed the watch showing "phone unreachable" — and its buttons being unusable — while the phone was still sending data.
- Ride history now shows when a route is hidden by Obscure Home rather than reporting no route data.
- You can now clear a ride's peak stats, for when a wheel free spins and records a speed you never rode.
- Board Info now reports the exact Refloat release.
- Next up: improved direct connection for boards without a CAN bus, such as Floatwheel.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-16

-Duty cycle early warning added. (Thanks Incline Pal "Papaw Frawg")
-Board Info reports the correct Refloat version. 
-In-app version status — checks for warning flags and requests an update if necessary.

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