Comparison

ScootMate vs Link Alarm

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

Head to head
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.

About

Link Alarm

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This app connects two iPhones via Bluetooth and monitors their communication status. When you tap “Start Communication” on one iPhone, it starts Bluetooth communication with the other iPhone. If the Bluetooth connection is lost, an alarm notifies you and the app attempts to reconnect. If the connection is restored, the alarm stops and monitoring resumes. After the app has been running in the background for a long time, the connection may not be restored. For example, the app can be used to monitor two iPhones that you want to keep nearby, or to notify you when your child’s iPhone moves away. Main Features 1-to-1 Bluetooth communication between two iPhones Communication status monitoring Alarm when the Bluetooth connection is lost Reconnection after a connection loss Monitoring resumes after reconnection Communication monitoring while the iPhone is locked Japanese and English support Dark Mode support Note: This app detects Bluetooth disconnection and sounds an alarm.

Screenshots

ScootMate4 screens
Link Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link Alarm at none against ScootMate's 1. ScootMate's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. ScootMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScootMate versus Link Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScootMateLink Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRon RegevShinya Kodakamine

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScootMate

One-time1
  • Unlimited Locks$3.99
None

Link Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScootMate free?
ScootMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Link Alarm free?
Link Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScootMate or Link Alarm have ads?
Neither ScootMate nor Link Alarm shows ads.

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