Comparison

Float Control vs Phreno

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

Head to head
About

Float Control

Monitor real-time statistics for your VESC-based electric skateboards and balance vehicles. View voltage, amps, speed, and more directly from your device or smartwatch. This companion app is designed for use after initial board configuration.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth VESC connectivity
  • Real-time statistics monitoring
  • Voltage, amps, and speed tracking
  • Smartwatch integration
  • Voice summary feature
  • Balance vehicle focus
Features
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Connect to your VESC based esk8 skateboard builds via Bluetooth to monitor statistics such as voltage, amps, speed and many more. Specifically targeting balance vehicles. You can also use your watch to view all the important stats or trigger a voice summary. This is not a replacement for the VESC App for initial setup and configuration. Use this app once your board is well configured and running smoothly. For terms and conditions see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Phreno

This app tracks head impacts in real-time when paired with a specific headband. It provides athletes with data on significant hits to help them train smarter and play with confidence. The system offers instant alerts and stores data even when offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time head impact tracking
  • Dual-sensor precision (accelerometer & gyroscope)
  • Instant impact alerts
  • Offline data storage
  • Long battery life (7 days)
  • Session statistics review
Features
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Phreno pairs with the Noggin headband to track head impacts in real time. Built for athletes who play hard — football, skiing, mountain sports, and action — Phreno captures every significant hit so you can train smarter and play with confidence. WHAT'S INSIDE • Dual-Sensor Precision — A high-G accelerometer and IMU gyroscope measure both linear and rotational forces on every hit. • Real-Time Impact Alerts — Instant notifications when a significant hit is detected. • Always-On Smart Design — Noggin activates automatically with your gear and powers down after sessions. • Offline Reliability — On-board memory stores hits when you're out of Bluetooth range. Sync later. • Long Battery Life — Up to 7 days per charge. USB-C rechargeable. HOW IT WORKS 1. Charge and pair your Noggin headband with Phreno over Bluetooth. 2. Wear Noggin under your helmet or gear. 3. Review impact history, g-force data, and session stats on your iPhone. DISCLAIMER Phreno is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose or treat concussion or brain injury. Always consult a qualified health professional after a significant impact. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with Bluetooth • Noggin headband (sold separately at getphreno.com)

Screenshots

Float Control4 screens
Phreno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phreno at Free against Float Control's $3.99. Phreno also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). Float Control's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On rating, ads and device support 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

Phreno is free to download; Float Control costs $3.99 up front. Float Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Phreno asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Float Control against 5.0 for Phreno. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Float Control has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Float Control versus Phreno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloat ControlPhreno
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (82 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavorin MistaPhreno

Customer experience

Float Control

All ratings82 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

Phreno

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Float Control

Subscriptions1
  • Float Control Pro$0.991 Month
None

Phreno

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Float Control free?
Float Control costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Phreno free?
Phreno is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Float Control or Phreno?
Phreno is rated higher. Float Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Phreno averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Float Control or Phreno have ads?
Neither Float Control nor Phreno shows ads.

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