# Float Control: VESC Companion

> The balance vehicle app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1590924299](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1590924299)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1590924299`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Davorin Mista
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2021-10-19
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/float-control-vesc-companion/id1590924299)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/float-control/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/float-control/privacy-policy)

## Description

Float Control: VESC Companion connects to VESC-based esk8 boards over Bluetooth to monitor statistics like voltage, current, speed, and more. It targets balance vehicles and supports viewing data on a connected smartwatch, plus voice summaries.

Note: This app is not a replacement for the official VESC App for initial setup. Use it after your board is configured and running smoothly. For terms, see https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Rankings

- #143,062 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Float Control as an essential safety-first VESC companion with strong tuning, logging, and watch support. They value its safety checks, data visibility, and developer responsiveness. Recurring downsides include BLE connection instability and update-related reliability issues across iOS versions. Overall, it’s highly regarded for safety and tuning, with some reliability caveats tied to hardware connections and software updates.

### Pros

- Safety-focused checks and warnings that flag unsafe board settings and IMU issues, helping riders stay safe.
- Powerful tuning and ride-logging with intuitive sliders and auto-apply mode, making testing changes quick and easy.
- Excellent Apple Watch integration for on-wrist data and notifications during rides.
- Comprehensive data, diagnostics, and cross-device support (ride logs, alerts, and BMS integration) that aid setup and monitoring.
- Active development and responsive support from the developer, with ongoing improvements.

### Cons

- Bluetooth/BLE connection stability issues, with occasional dropouts and reliability problems across devices.
- Update-related instability and OS compatibility concerns: updates can break features or not work on older iOS versions (e.g., pre-iOS 16).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1590924299)