Comparison

Explore by Evolve vs RideBoost

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

Head to head
About

Explore by Evolve

Track your electric skateboard rides, monitor performance metrics like speed and distance, and share your routes with a community. Compete on global leaderboards and customize your board's power, acceleration, and LED lights.

Highlights
  • Record ride metrics (speed, distance, time)
  • Share routes with community
  • Global and friend leaderboards
  • Customize power and acceleration
  • Adjust braking curves
  • Customize LED lights
  • Update board firmware
Features
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Ride Tracker: - Record your ride, check your top speed, average speed, time and distance ridden. - View your previous rides and share your route with the community - We welcome the community to share their epic rides to the map for other members to check out - Pin your rides to the map for other users to ride and rate Leaderboard: - Whether you’re a casual rider, commuter or serious competitor, log your distance ridden and compete on a global scale - Compete with your friends on a real-time basis, and the leaderboard is updated straight after your ride - Filter by week/month/year and by country – see who’s ridden the most in your country this month Customise: - Every rider has their preference, with Evolve’s Customise feature, you can now tune your ride to the amount of power that suits you - Customise even further with the Hadean series with the ability to adjust power output, acceleration and bracking curves. - Customise the LED out of your Hadean board. Choose from a variety of colours to make your ride your own. - The new Customise feature is compatible with all Evolve GTR electric skateboards via Bluetooth connection Other: - Stay up to date with the ability to update your board and remote to the latest firmware

About

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.

Highlights
  • GPS ride tracking
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Rider mode control
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Board diagnostics
  • Ride data export
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Explore by Evolve4 screens
RideBoost4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RideBoost at 67% against Explore by Evolve's 12%. RideBoost also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Explore by Evolve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. RideBoost sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Explore by Evolve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RideBoost holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Explore by Evolve's written reviews are positive against 67% of RideBoost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore by Evolve ships an update every 2 months, RideBoost every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Explore by Evolve versus RideBoost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore by EvolveRideBoost
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (30 ratings)4.7 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvolve SkateboardsRekishi, LLC

Customer experience

Explore by Evolve

All ratings30 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative78.9%

RideBoost

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Explore by Evolve

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disconnects when trying to apply custom settings
  • Firmware update feature not working
  • Rides not saving or disappearing
  • Leaderboard issues with unrealistic entries

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to update remote firmware
  • Display board battery percentage
  • Odometer and ride history tracking
  • Ability to add photos and notes to rides
  • Integration with other fitness apps
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  • Alternative login options besides Facebook

RideBoost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Explore by Evolve

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RideBoost

One-time7
  • 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

Questions

Is Explore by Evolve free?
Explore by Evolve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RideBoost free?
RideBoost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explore by Evolve or RideBoost?
RideBoost is rated higher. Explore by Evolve averages 1.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RideBoost averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Explore by Evolve or RideBoost have ads?
Neither Explore by Evolve nor RideBoost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explore by Evolve or RideBoost?
Explore by Evolve ships an update every 2 months, and RideBoost every 4 days. Most recently, Explore by Evolve was updated on October 15, 2026 and RideBoost on October 1, 2026.

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