VM Riding vs ScootMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
VM Riding
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This is a scooter Bluetooth application that can receive scooter data such as battery level, total mileage, speed, etc. It can also send control commands such as lock, unlock, lights, etc.
ScootMate
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ScootMate instantly connects to M365-compatible Bluetooth-enabled electric scooters. Lock and unlock, monitor battery and range, adjust settings - all from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Feature List: SECURITY FEATURES ⢠Lock and unlock your scooter remotely ⢠Safety-validated: only works when stationary (ā¤1 km/h) ⢠Requires physical proximity via Bluetooth ⢠CAUTION: This is a motor security feature, not an anti-theft feature REAL-TIME MONITORING ⢠Battery percentage and voltage ⢠Remaining range estimate ⢠Current speed ⢠Total distance traveled ⢠Controller temperature ⢠Firmware versions (motor, battery, BLE) ⢠Serial number SCOOTER MANAGEMENT ⢠Tail light mode (always on / brake only) ⢠Enable/disable cruise control ⢠Adjust regenerative braking level (KERS) APPLE WATCH APP ⢠Lock and unlock from your wrist ⢠5 free trial locks, then $3.99 for unlimited ⢠Glanceable battery and range stats ⢠Quick connection with saved credentials ⢠Minimal, action-focused interface SIRI SHORTCUTS ⢠"Use ScootMate to Lock my scooter" / "Use ScootMate to Unlock my scooter" ⢠"Use ScootMate to check my scooter's battery" and "Use ScootMate to check my scooter's remaining range" ⢠Works with voice commands and Shortcuts app ⢠Requires initial manual scooter-pairing through the app ⢠Use Shortcuts app to create custom shortcuts for personalized commands SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE ⢠Automatic device detection ⢠Secure credential storage with Keychain ⢠Smooth handoff between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch ⢠Bluetooth state monitoring ⢠Beautiful, card-based interface COMPATIBILITY ⢠Works with M365-compatible electric scooters (M365, Mi series, and similar) ⢠Uses publicly available Bluetooth LE protocol ⢠No third-party accounts required - uses your iCloud for sync ⢠Supports firmware version 1.5.2 and compatible versions PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY ScootMate is not affiliated with any scooter manufacturer. All communication uses publicly available Bluetooth protocols. No data is collected, no tracking, no third-party services. Credentials sync securely via iCloud Keychain. All data processing occurs on-device; no analytics SDKs or network requests are made.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VM Riding at none against ScootMate's 1. VM Riding also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScootMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VM Riding asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VM Riding | ScootMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN FLSMART TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | Ron Regev |
In-app purchases
VM Riding
No in-app purchases
ScootMate
- Unlimited Locks$3.99









