# Onewheel vs 509

The clearest difference is rating: Onewheel at 3.5 against 509's 2.5. Onewheel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Onewheel holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onewheel has 950 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Onewheel's written reviews are positive against 21% of 509's.

Onewheel ships an update fortnightly, 509 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onewheel | 509 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (950 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onewheel/id946642160/reviews)** | [2.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/509/id1592726706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **950** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 21.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Future Motion Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/946642159) | [Teton Outfitters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478614281) |

## What reviewers say

### Onewheel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onewheel/id946642160)

Connect your device to your electric skateboard to monitor battery status, riding parameters, and customize handling. Track your rides, control LED lights, and receive firmware upgrades wirelessly. Share your progress and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery monitoring, Riding parameter tracking, Customizable ride handling, LED lighting control, Wireless firmware upgrades, GPS ride tracking, Social sharing and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Tracks rides well
- 👍 Customizable riding modes
- 🚀 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate ride tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnects during rides
- Inaccurate battery and mileage reporting
- Mandatory tutorial videos won't skip
- Ride data not saving properly
- Achievements not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Add audible pushback warnings
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement board locking/security
- Add more customization options
- Improve ride history and analytics


### 509

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/509/id1592726706)

Control and customize heated goggles for optimal vision in any weather. Access an online store, watch snowmobile films, and receive product updates. Stay fog-free and prepared for winter adventures.

**Highlights:** Wireless heat profile customization, Auto and manual anti-fog modes, Online store access, Latest product release updates, Watch snowmobile films, Customer service access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onewheel free?

Onewheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 509 free?

509 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Onewheel or 509?

Onewheel is rated higher. Onewheel averages 3.5 out of 5 from 950 ratings, while 509 averages 2.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Onewheel or 509 have ads?

509 shows ads; Onewheel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onewheel or 509?

Onewheel ships an update fortnightly, and 509 every 3 months. Most recently, Onewheel was updated on September 22, 2026 and 509 on June 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*