DarknessBot vs RideBoost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DarknessBot
This app allows owners of electric personal transporters to monitor and customize their devices. It provides real-time data, allows parameter adjustments, and includes features for social connection and trip tracking.
- Real-time metric display (speed, battery, mileage)
- Device parameter customization
- Customizable interface
- Friend location tracking on map
- Trip recording and analysis
- Profile creation and sharing
- Firmware updates
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Join over 500 000 DarknessBot users! Support for 18 electric vehicle brands and more than 150 models! The application for active EUCs/EScooters/Segways/ESkates/EBikes owners! It supports the following models: ► Ninebot/Segway (One C/C+/E/E+/P/A1/S2/Z6/Z8/Z10, Segway C/E/P/R/T, Mini/Pro/Plus/GoKart/Mecha Kit, KickScooter ES/E25/E45/G30/G30P/G30D/G30LE/G30LD/G30LP/GT2/G2/F2/E2/P100/D18/G3/GT3/F3/E3 Pro/ZT3) ► Xiaomi (M365, Pro, Pro2, 1S) ► Inmotion (V3, V3C, V3S, V3Pro, V5, V5+, V5F, V6, V8, V8F, V8S, V9, V10, V10F, V11/Y, V12/Pro/S, V13/Pro, V14, R1, R2, L6, L8, L9, Air/Pro, Climber, E20, P6, RS) ► Solowheel (Glide 3) ► Begode (MTen3/4/5, MCM4/5, ACM, MSuper V3/X/Pro, RS, Monster/Pro, Tesla, Nikola/Plus, EX, EXN, EX2S, EX30, ET Max, Extreme, DTen/Plus, Master/Pro, Hero, RecioWheel, T4/Pro, A2, A5, Falcon/Pro, Blitz, X-Way, Future, Panther, Race, X-Max) ► KingSong (14, 14S, 14M, 14S Pro, 16, 16S, 16X, 18, 18L, 18S, 18XL, N8, N10, N10P, S3, S16/Pro, S18, S19, S22/Pro, F18, F22 Pro) ► Rockwheel (GT14, GT16) ► Veteran (Sherman/Max/S/L, Abrams, Patton/S, Lynx/S, Oryx) ► Extreme Bull (Commander/Mini/Pro/GT/Max, XM, Griffin, K4, K5, K6, Rocket) ► NOSFET (APEX, AERO, AEON, XENO) ► Xiaoxiang (Smart BMS) ► Ant (Smart BMS) ► Yokamura (i8, i8 Pro) ► ACTON (X1, BLINK, QU4TRO, R1) ► ADO (E-BIKE) ► SmirnoV (SV134, SV151, SV168) ► VESC ► E-Way (E-300, E-500, E-600) Features: ◉ Modify tiled interface that you can customize ◉ Displaying all available metrics through Bluetooth LE: ► Current speed ► Maximum speed ► Avarage speed ► Total mileage ► Remaining mileage (depending of rider's weight, the battery charging cycles, and weather conditions) ► Total runtime ► Battery level ► Temperature of the controller (not for all models) ► Power ► Voltage ► Pitch and roll ► PWM ◉ Changing parameters of the device: ► Maximum speed ► Riding mode ► Lock mode ► Limited speed mode ► Volume level ► Gyro level ► Transportation mode ► LED mode ► Horn ► Alarms ► Strobe ► Calibration ► Firmware update ◉ Map ► View riders location on the World ► Follow for location your friends in real-time ► Route auto refreshing directions to friend ► Deep to AR mode to view your friends and directions ► Use map filters ► Record your trips ◉ Profile ► Create and share your profile in DarknessBot ► Search and add your friends ► Connect your WhatsApp and Telegram account for chat with friends ► Invite to a ride your friends ◉ World ratings by mileage ◉ Logging and displaying graphs of metrics (up to a year) ◉ Record video from a camera with a sensor display ◉ Compass and weather forecast ◉ Apple Watch support ◉ Neural Network Integration (For more smooth remaining mileage prediction) ◉ App Themes ◉ electro.club, Siri Shortcuts, Myo Armband, Flic Button 2, Mirror «Third Eye», ActiveLook glasses and Garmin integration * Options are available if the manufacturer has provided them for the device
RideBoost
This app enhances your electric skateboard experience by tracking rides, controlling board settings, and integrating with health apps. Monitor battery, adjust modes, and view detailed ride analytics.
- GPS ride tracking
- Real-time battery monitoring
- Rider mode control
- Apple Health integration
- Apple Watch companion app
- Board diagnostics
- Ride data export
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RideBoost is the ultimate companion app for Boosted Board riders. Whether you're commuting, cruising, or pushing your limits, RideBoost gives you complete control and detailed insights into every ride. RIDE TRACKING & ANALYTICS • GPS-powered ride tracking with real-time map display • Track speed, distance, elevation gain, and ride duration • Live Activity support - see ride stats on your Lock Screen • Automatic or manual ride start/stop • Complete ride history with detailed statistics • Export ride data as JSON for your records SMART BOARD CONTROL • Bluetooth connection to your Boosted Board • Real-time battery level monitoring with estimated range • Change rider modes instantly (Beginner, Eco, Expert, Pro, Hyper) • Control Boosted Beams (headlights) directly from the app • View complete board diagnostics and firmware info • Monitor total board mileage APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Automatically log rides as workouts in the Health app • Track calories burned, active energy, and distance • Save route maps with full GPS data • Workout data includes speed metrics and elevation gain • Toggle on/off in settings for full control APPLE WATCH COMPANION • Full-featured Apple Watch app with direct Bluetooth connection • Start and track rides from your wrist • Control rider modes and Boosted Beams • View real-time battery level and estimated range • See live ride stats on an interactive map • Complete board diagnostics at a glance BEAUTIFUL, MODERN DESIGN • Stunning 3D board visualization • Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Material design with glassmorphism effects • Optimized for all iPhone and Apple Watch sizes ADVANCED FEATURES • Customizable unit system (Imperial or Metric) • Smart estimated range based on battery type and riding mode • Auto-start rides when you begin moving • Auto-end rides after period of inactivity • Battery type detection (Standard Range, Extended Range, Plus) • View hardware details: model, serial number, firmware version PRIVACY FOCUSED • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • No tracking or analytics • Health data never leaves your device • Full control over what gets shared COMPATIBLE WITH: • Boosted Board V2 • Boosted Board V2 Dual+ • Boosted Stealth • Boosted Plus • Boosted Mini X • Boosted Mini S Whether you're a daily commuter or weekend warrior, RideBoost enhances your riding experience with powerful features, beautiful design, and seamless integration with your Apple ecosystem. Download RideBoost today and take your Boosted Board experience to the next level! Note: Bluetooth connection requires a compatible Boosted Board. Apple Health integration is optional and requires user permission.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RideBoost at every 4 days against DarknessBot's every 2 months. RideBoost also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 59%). DarknessBot's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 28) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DarknessBot sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RideBoost sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DarknessBot against 4.7 for RideBoost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DarknessBot has 1.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of DarknessBot's written reviews are positive against 67% of RideBoost's.
DarknessBot ships an update every 2 months, RideBoost every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DarknessBot | RideBoost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better | 4.7 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ILIA SHKOLNIK | Rekishi, LLC |
Customer experience
DarknessBot
RideBoost
Bugs and requests
DarknessBot
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes after firmware updates
- Inability to unlock or control locked devices
- Incorrect data display for certain vehicle parameters
- Syncing and data persistence issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more electric vehicle models
- Improve Apple Watch integration and complications
- Implement firmware update functionality
- Add navigation and route planning features
- Provide more customization options for alerts and notifications
RideBoost
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DarknessBot
- Graphs$1.99
- Video Recorder$1.99
- Themes$1.99
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- Tracker$1.99
- Automatic Torch$1.99
- Custom beep$1.99
- Custom Dashboard$1.99
- Alarms$3.99
- Engine Sound$3.99
- Premium$34.99
RideBoost
- Smallest Tip2 variants$0.99
- Small Tip$1.99
- A Tip2 variants$2.99
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- A Tippy Tip2 variants$4.99
- Big Spender Tip2 variants$9.99
- Huge Tip$19.99
- Biggest Spender Tip2 variants$99.99









