# Float Control vs Phreno

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float Control | Phreno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-control-vesc-companion/id1590924299/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phreno/id6758031491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davorin Mista](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590924301) | [Phreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769131897) |

## What reviewers say

### Float Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-control-vesc-companion/id1590924299)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Float Control Pro | $0.99 | per month |


### Phreno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phreno/id6758031491)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*