Comparison

MI vs ScootMate

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

Head to head
About

MI

Features
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Welcome to MI-HUNTER, the ultimate app for your electric scooter! Designed to give you full control and enhance your riding experience, MI-HUNTER allows you to customize and manage your scooter in a simple and efficient way. Based on advanced MI-HUNTER technology: a unique technology, developed for our controllers, that turns our electric scooters into highly efficient devices. Features: Custom Settings: Turn your scooter's lights on or off with a single tap. Distance Tracking: See the distance traveled in real time to stay on top of your trips. Battery Status: Monitor the remaining battery and plan your trips without worry. Lock & Unlock: Secure your scooter with the remote lock and unlock feature for added peace of mind. Cruise Control: Activate or deactivate cruise control for a more comfortable ride. App Updates: Always keep your app up to date with the latest features and improvements. Download MI-HUNTER and take your driving to the next level!

About

ScootMate

Features
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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 (≤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.

Screenshots

MI4 screens
ScootMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MI at none against ScootMate's 1. MI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ScootMate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScootMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MI ships an update every 2 months, ScootMate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
MI versus ScootMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIScootMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChangzhou Taochen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Ron Regev

In-app purchases

None

MI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScootMate

One-time1
  • Unlimited Locks$3.99

Questions

Is MI free?
MI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScootMate free?
ScootMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MI or ScootMate have ads?
Neither MI nor ScootMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MI or ScootMate?
MI ships an update every 2 months, and ScootMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, MI was updated on September 7, 2026 and ScootMate on August 20, 2026.

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