Comparison

iScooter vs Platum E

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

Head to head

iScooter

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.288 ratingsView app →

Platum E

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.04 ratingsView app →

About

iScooter

Connect to your X Scooter via Bluetooth to monitor speed, power, and trip data. Control vehicle settings like cruise mode and startup. Track your rides with GPS and review your journey on a map.

Highlights

Bluetooth connection
Vehicle status monitoring (power, speed, trip, ODO)
Control vehicle settings (power, cruise mode, startup)
GPS ride tracking
Review driving trajectory on map

Features

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1. The App is designed for the X Scooter. 2. Through Bluetooth connection to the X Scooter, the App can show the vehicle's power, speed, TRIP, ODO and so on. 3. The App can also control the vehicle's power, cruise mode, startup setting, etc.. 4. In the navigation mode, the App records the vehicle's driving trajectory which provided by your iOS device (each 6 m scan a point). And then you can review the tracking on the map. If you don't need the using of Location, you should forbid the app to use Location. The App requires iOS10.0 above the system. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Platum E

Connect to any Platum vehicle using BLE technology. Monitor engineering data, adjust vehicle settings, and manage your e-mobility experience through a simple interface. Access vehicle features by scanning a QR code or manual input.

Highlights

BLE vehicle connection
QR code scanning
Manual vehicle input
Monitor engineering data
Set vehicle gear
Manage e-mobility

Features

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"Platum E-Mobility" uses the BLE technology to connect to any Platum vehicle, of any brand. With the application you can uniquely connect to the vehicle scanning the Qr-code or inputting it manually. Connecting to vehicle gives you the possibility to monitor engineering data, set the gear at your suitable value and much more. Welcome aboard!

Screenshots

iScooter2 screens

Platum E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iScooter at 88 against Platum E's 4. iScooter also leads on rating (2.2 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iScooter holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iScooter has 88 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of iScooter's written reviews are positive against 13% of Platum E's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScooter ships an update every 2 months, Platum E every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

iScooter versus Platum E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iScooter	Platum E
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.2 (88 ratings) — better	2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews	13.8% of reviews — better	12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	88 — better	4
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	70 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen LingDong Intelligent Technologies CO., LTD.	M.T. Distribution S.r.l.

Customer experience

iScooter

All ratings87 ratings

Positive28.7%

Neutral2.3%

Negative69.0%

Written reviews116 reviews

Positive13.8%

Neutral2.6%

Negative83.6%

Platum E

All ratings3 ratings

Positive33.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative66.7%

Written reviews56 reviews

Positive12.5%

Neutral1.8%

Negative85.7%

User reviews

iScooter

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

✅ App connects successfully for some users
🔒 Scooter locking feature works well
⚙️ Settings adjustment functionality available
📍 Location tracking capability
🎯 Mode switching feature functional

Room to improve

🐛 Bluetooth connection fails consistently
📱 iPhone compatibility issues
⚠️ App disconnects after initial connection
📊 Speedometer display not working
🔄 Settings reset automatically

Platum E

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Support resolved server issues
👍 App now functioning after updates
👍 Engine lock feature available

Room to improve

👎 Many features lost from old app
👎 'Zero start' function missing
👎 Inability to activate from standstill
👎 App is unstable and crashes
👎 Server errors prevent login/registration

Bugs and requests

iScooter

Reported bugs

10 issues

Bluetooth connection fails to establish or maintain
Speedometer stuck at zero while riding
Settings toggle switches revert automatically
Unit preference (mph/kmh) switches back to kmh without user action
Cruise control deactivates unexpectedly

Show 5 more

Push-start setting reverts to zero-start
App fails to detect scooter even when powered on
iPhone Bluetooth detection not finding scooter
App crashes or fails to load
Inconsistent performance across different scooter models

Requested features

5 requests

Improved map functionality and route optimization
Support for M5 scooter model
Better iPhone app compatibility
More accessible user interface
Additional app features beyond locking and mode switching

Platum E

Reported bugs

18 issues

Server errors during login/registration
App crashes on login (Gmail/Apple)
Scooter not showing in garage
Scooter stuck in parking mode
QR code scanner not working

Show 13 more

Invalid serial number
Bluetooth connection issues
Password errors during registration
App not reading serial numbers
App not allowing cruise mode activation
App not allowing brake regulation
App not allowing zero start activation
App not allowing pedestrian mode
Kilometers not matching actual
Serial code scan not working
Functions are slow
App crashes on Google login
Motor lock prevents unlocking scooter

Requested features

11 requests

Re-enable 'zero start' function
Add battery percentage display
Restore GPS functionality
Improve user interface
Add cruise control settings

Show 6 more

Allow activation from standstill
Re-enable previous app features
Add pedestrian mode control
Allow configuration not available now
Add real-time chat assistance
Display all data without scooter connection

In-app purchases

None

iScooter

No in-app purchases

None

Platum E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iScooter free?

iScooter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Platum E free?

Platum E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, iScooter or Platum E?

iScooter is rated higher. iScooter averages 2.2 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Platum E averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

Do iScooter or Platum E have ads?

Neither iScooter nor Platum E shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iScooter or Platum E?

iScooter ships an update every 2 months, and Platum E every 5 weeks. Most recently, iScooter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Platum E on October 8, 2026.