We got this for our 13 yr old daughter! We love the app you can download on your smartphone. The app has a self balancing mode, adult mode, you can set the speed limit, change LED lights, shut the hoverboard down and a few other functions. We think it is a lot better than the others because of the rubber tires. My daughter even brings it in (after cleaning the tires) and rides it around on our hardwood floors with no damage to them. The speakers on it are great too!