Swarm Buddy vs Motocompacto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swarm Buddy
Connect with friends at group events using maps, chat, and a walkie-talkie feature. Create or join "swarms" instantly. It's a fun, fast, and free way to stay in touch.
- Real-time maps
- Group chat functionality
- Walkie-talkie feature
- Event swarm creation
- Guest joining option
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Maps, chat and walkie talkie help friends stay connected at group events. Sign-up to create swarms or join immediately as a guest. It's fun, fast and FREE. Get started with Swarm Buddy.
Motocompacto
Monitor your electric scooter's battery, health, and trip range. Control lighting and ride modes, lock/unlock the motor, and earn rewards. Access the user manual and Honda account features.
- Battery state of charge monitoring
- Battery health information
- Trip calculator for estimated range
- User manual access
- Trophy earning system
- Bluetooth lighting adjustments
- Bluetooth ride mode selection
- Bluetooth motor lock/unlock
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Connect with your Motocompacto and unfold even more fun! With the Motocompacto app you can: • See current battery state of charge • View information on overall battery health • Use the trip calculator to estimate battery remaining at your intended destination under ideal conditions • View the User Manual (physical copy also found in the box) • Earn trophies for both exploring with your Motocompacto and exploring the app • Log-In to your existing Honda Account or Sign-Up for a new Honda Account • Bluetooth® controls to adjust Lighting Settings • Bluetooth® controls to adjust Ride Mode (1 - Go Far, 2 - Go Fast) • Bluetooth® controls to Lock & Unlock the motor *Motocompacto app currently only is supported in the United States. For help with Motocompacto app please contact Honda Support: Honda Support Contact Information: https://mygarage.honda.com/s/help-honda Support Information can also be found in the app by going to Profile > Settings > Support Privacy Policy : https://www.honda.com/privacy/privacy-notice Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is under license
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swarm Buddy at 100% against Motocompacto's 0%. Swarm Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Motocompacto's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swarm Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motocompacto has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Swarm Buddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Motocompacto's.
Swarm Buddy ships an update monthly, Motocompacto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swarm Buddy | Motocompacto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better | 2.2 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 51 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jekyll Brain Inc. | American Honda Motor Co., Inc. |
Customer experience
Swarm Buddy
Motocompacto
In-app purchases
Swarm Buddy
No in-app purchases
Motocompacto
No in-app purchases
