Comparison

RideBoost vs FloatHUD

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

Head to head
About

RideBoost

This app enhances your electric skateboard experience by tracking rides, controlling board settings, and integrating with health apps. Monitor battery, adjust modes, and view detailed ride analytics.

Highlights
  • GPS ride tracking
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Rider mode control
  • Apple Health integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Board diagnostics
  • Ride data export
Features
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RideBoost is the ultimate companion app for Boosted Board riders. Whether you're commuting, cruising, or pushing your limits, RideBoost gives you complete control and detailed insights into every ride. RIDE TRACKING & ANALYTICS • GPS-powered ride tracking with real-time map display • Track speed, distance, elevation gain, and ride duration • Live Activity support - see ride stats on your Lock Screen • Automatic or manual ride start/stop • Complete ride history with detailed statistics • Export ride data as JSON for your records SMART BOARD CONTROL • Bluetooth connection to your Boosted Board • Real-time battery level monitoring with estimated range • Change rider modes instantly (Beginner, Eco, Expert, Pro, Hyper) • Control Boosted Beams (headlights) directly from the app • View complete board diagnostics and firmware info • Monitor total board mileage APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION • Automatically log rides as workouts in the Health app • Track calories burned, active energy, and distance • Save route maps with full GPS data • Workout data includes speed metrics and elevation gain • Toggle on/off in settings for full control APPLE WATCH COMPANION • Full-featured Apple Watch app with direct Bluetooth connection • Start and track rides from your wrist • Control rider modes and Boosted Beams • View real-time battery level and estimated range • See live ride stats on an interactive map • Complete board diagnostics at a glance BEAUTIFUL, MODERN DESIGN • Stunning 3D board visualization • Clean, intuitive interface with dark mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Material design with glassmorphism effects • Optimized for all iPhone and Apple Watch sizes ADVANCED FEATURES • Customizable unit system (Imperial or Metric) • Smart estimated range based on battery type and riding mode • Auto-start rides when you begin moving • Auto-end rides after period of inactivity • Battery type detection (Standard Range, Extended Range, Plus) • View hardware details: model, serial number, firmware version PRIVACY FOCUSED • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • No tracking or analytics • Health data never leaves your device • Full control over what gets shared COMPATIBLE WITH: • Boosted Board V2 • Boosted Board V2 Dual+ • Boosted Stealth • Boosted Plus • Boosted Mini X • Boosted Mini S Whether you're a daily commuter or weekend warrior, RideBoost enhances your riding experience with powerful features, beautiful design, and seamless integration with your Apple ecosystem. Download RideBoost today and take your Boosted Board experience to the next level! Note: Bluetooth connection requires a compatible Boosted Board. Apple Health integration is optional and requires user permission.

About

FloatHUD

This app transforms your VESC/Floaty ride logs into transparent heads-up display overlays. Import telemetry, preview it live, and export high-quality video files for seamless integration with your riding footage.

Highlights
  • Import Floaty JSON ride logs
  • Live telemetry preview
  • Export 1080p/4k HEVC with alpha
  • Speed, battery, duty-cycle widgets
  • Metric or Imperial units
  • Offline functionality
Features
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FloatHUD turns VESC/Floaty ride logs into transparent, cinematic heads-up display overlays. Import your telemetry, preview it live, and export a video file ready to layer over your riding footage in any video editor. Whether you’re tracking speed, battery, or duty cycle — FloatHUD gives you crisp, dynamic visuals. Features - Import Floaty JSON: Load your ride logs directly from Files or use the included samples for instant previews. - Live Preview: Scrub through telemetry and see your HUD update in real time with speed, battery, and duty-cycle widgets. - Export with Transparency: Render 1080p/4k HEVC-with-alpha videos that overlay cleanly on top of your action-camera footage. - Metric or Imperial: Switch units instantly for localized displays. No Permissions Required: Works entirely offline — no Photos, no tracking, no sign-up. FloatHUD is designed for creators who ride. Export your data as clean, compositable overlays to showcase your performance, battery use, and ride flow — all while keeping your footage front and center. Requirements - iOS 17 or later - Compatible with Floaty ride logs (.json) Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to the Apple End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RideBoost4 screens
FloatHUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FloatHUD at none against RideBoost's 12. FloatHUD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). RideBoost's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RideBoost sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FloatHUD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FloatHUD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RideBoost has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of RideBoost's written reviews are positive against 100% of FloatHUD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RideBoost ships an update every 4 days, FloatHUD every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RideBoost versus FloatHUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRideBoostFloatHUD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRekishi, LLCLuca Kaufmann

Customer experience

RideBoost

All ratings37 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

FloatHUD

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RideBoost

One-time7
  • Smallest Tip2 variants$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • A Tip2 variants$2.99
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  • A Tippy Tip2 variants$4.99
  • Big Spender Tip2 variants$9.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • Biggest Spender Tip2 variants$99.99
None

FloatHUD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RideBoost free?
RideBoost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FloatHUD free?
FloatHUD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RideBoost or FloatHUD?
FloatHUD is rated higher. RideBoost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while FloatHUD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RideBoost or FloatHUD have ads?
Neither RideBoost nor FloatHUD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RideBoost or FloatHUD?
RideBoost ships an update every 4 days, and FloatHUD every 8 days. Most recently, RideBoost was updated on October 27, 2026 and FloatHUD on October 24, 2026.

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