BACKFIRE Skateboards vs Blast Off
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BACKFIRE Skateboards
Stay updated with the latest news and track your skateboarding progress. Compete on global leaderboards, find other riders, and earn points for store rewards. Monitor your board's performance and utilize a speed limit mode for beginners.
- Latest news and updates
- Global leaderboard for mileage
- Find registered users worldwide
- Daily check-in for store points
- Display board parameters (model, gear, power, mileage)
- Speed limit mode for beginners
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It enables you to keep abreast of the latest official news and updates; It can participate in the global leaderboard according to your skateboard mileage; It can find registered users anywhere in the world (including the same city); Daily check-in points can be exchanged for store points (please check the company's website rules for details) It can display various parameters of your BACKFIRE board, such as model, gear, power, mileage It has a speed limit mode and is designed for children to learn to ride at low speed.
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 review sentiment: Blast Off at 100% against BACKFIRE Skateboards's 0%. Blast Off also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4). BACKFIRE Skateboards's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Blast Off holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BACKFIRE Skateboards has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BACKFIRE Skateboards's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blast Off's.
BACKFIRE Skateboards ships an update monthly, Blast Off every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | BACKFIRE Skateboards | Blast Off |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (31 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | U.S. SO FUN IMPORTS LLC | Big Numbers, Inc. |
Customer experience
BACKFIRE Skateboards
Blast Off
In-app purchases
BACKFIRE Skateboards
No in-app purchases
Blast Off
No in-app purchases
