VESC Tool vs Blast Off
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VESC Tool
Configure your VESC hardware remotely via WiFi or BLE. Log ride data, update firmware, switch profiles, and monitor battery status on the go.
- Configure VESC hardware
- Connect via WiFi or BLE
- Log ride data
- Update firmware
- Switch ride profiles
- View battery status
- Edit settings
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This is the mobile version of VESC Tool, which can be used to configure VESC hardware over WiFi or BLE. It can also be used to log ride data, update the firmware, switch ride profiles, view battery status, and edit settings on the go! For details, visit https://vesc-project.com
Blast Off
This app connects to your electric skateboard to manage settings and view information. It allows for instant pairing, firmware checks, board customization, and offline access to saved configurations. Enjoy a personalized and reliable riding experience.
- Instant board connection
- Firmware version checker
- Board renaming and customization
- Offline mode for settings
- Dark mode interface
- Saved board configurations
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Blast Off – your complete Boosted Board companion app with offline capability! FEATURES: – Instant Connection: Quickly pair and connect with your Boosted Board to stay linked and ready to ride. – Firmware Checker: Check your board's firmware version instantly and stay up-to-date with the latest features. – Board Customization: Personalize your ride by renaming your board and making it uniquely yours. – Offline Mode: Access your boards and settings even without internet connection for uninterrupted riding. – Dark Mode: Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark interface that's perfect for any lighting condition. – Saved Boards: Keep all your board configurations saved locally for quick access anytime. Whether you're commuting, exploring, or just having fun, Blast Off keeps you connected to your ride with style and reliability. Download now and elevate your Boosted Board experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blast Off at Free against VESC Tool's $3.99. Blast Off also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 55%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.8). VESC Tool's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 4) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Blast Off is free to download; VESC Tool costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blast Off holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VESC Tool has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of VESC Tool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast Off's.
VESC Tool ships an update every 8 months, Blast Off every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VESC Tool | Blast Off |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (40 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Friesen | Big Numbers, Inc. |
Customer experience
VESC Tool
Blast Off
In-app purchases
VESC Tool
No in-app purchases
Blast Off
No in-app purchases
