# BAST: Battery Status — Battery Health & CycleCount

> iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch battery health and cycle count diagnostics. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Fezer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bast-battery-status/id1641510005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Fezer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530909772)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 302 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bast-battery-status/id1641510005/reviews.md

## What is BAST?

BAST – Your Battery Diagnostics Companion

BAST is a powerful and easy-to-use battery diagnostics tool that gives you deep insights into the condition of your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch battery. Using Apple’s own analytics log files, BAST extracts and analyzes key data to provide detailed information, including:

- Device and operating system details

- Battery health (even values above 100%)

- Charge cycle count

- Current, maximum and minimum battery capacity

Apple Watch is supported automatically if paired with the same iPhone.
Simply import the analytics file — BAST will guide you through every step. 
A built-in manual explains the process clearly and helps you get started right away.

## Key features

- Battery health analysis
- Charge cycle count
- Battery capacity details
- Device and OS information
- Apple Watch support
- Analytics log import

## What do users think of BAST?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides battery health and cycle count
- 👍 No ads or data collection
- 👍 Fills the gap for iPad battery health feature
- 👍 Useful for checking used iPads
- 👍 Works on newer OS versions (iPadOS 17/18)
- 👍 Good for checking aftermarket batteries

**Cons**

- 🐛 Requires importing analytics file
- 🐛 File import can be difficult/confusing
- 🐛 Inaccurate results reported by some users
- 🐛 App may lock privacy/analysis file
- 🐛 Incompatible with some older models/OS versions
- 🐛 Instructions can be unclear

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tasks to import non-existent file
- App locks privacy/analysis file
- Incorrect variable used for battery capacity
- Analytics data does not contain battery health stats
- Analytics data is impossible to share/export
- App told user their iPad was an iPhone
- Import button does nothing
- App does not work on iPad mini gen 5 with iOS 17.x
- No longer works with iPad/iOS 16

**Most requested features**

- Clarify instructions for file import
- Explain why privacy/analysis file gets locked
- Ensure compatibility with all iPad models and OS versions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bast-battery-status/id1641510005/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Oh the file DOES exist but

*2026-08-14*

This app works as advertised but one must jump through the hoops and have the patience to follow the instructions exactly.  I got all of the promised data on an iPhone 14 Pro Max and an iPad Pro 4th gen.  I very much appreciate the privacy policy and tiny download.  5 stars.

### 1/5 — Nope.

*2026-06-29, version 2.1.6*

Tasks you to import a file that does not exist.

### 1/5 — This app wants an analytics file that does not exist

*2026-06-09, version 2.1.6*

Title.

### 5/5 — Does exactly what it says it will do.

*2026-06-05*

Read the analytics file and easily extracted the relevant data.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-05-31*

Just very convenient to use and get good results

### 1/5 — Do not install under any circumstances

*2026-05-21, version 2.1.6*

For some unexplained reason this app locks the Privacy/Analysis file that is used to interrogate variable values used to calculate battery capacity.  This happens even after the app is subsequently closed and the device restarted.
To solve the issue I deleted the app as soon as this issue was identified and strongly advise that you don’t install it until the developer explains why this happens.

Also, an incorrect variable is used so the battery capacity result is wrong.

### 5/5 — Really useful

*2026-04-03, version 2.1.4*

Great app for those of us without the latest apple devices. Thanks buddy

### 5/5 — Does one thing, and does it well.

*2026-02-10, version 2.1.4*

Best of all, NO DATA COLLECTION!
Thank you for this app.
I appreciate you.

### 5/5 — MacSlim777

*2026-01-12, version 2.1.4*

My iPad Pro was purchased in 2021, iPads don’t have the battery health feature, like the iPhones. This feature was only added into the new iPads introduced in mid 2024. 
Bast provides the device name; the current iOS; battery capacity with battery indicator on the left normally black, but if it’s less capacity showing 85% or less it turns red. What impressed me the most is it shows battery charging count which the maximum is 1000, if near that count a message might show battery needs replacing. The 6 steps are easy to follow. The only part that might be difficult is getting the report. When reaching Analytics & Data. Search for the one that starts with the word “analytics.“ Look for the current date; example 2026-01-08 indicating the latest charging date Jan 8, 2026 ending with the word Synced. Tap on that section. A box at the top right with an arrow pointing up appears. Tap on it. You may see 2 of rows of information. The row that starts with the word “AirPlay“ if you’re on iPadOS 26, place your finger on the right side and slide it from right to left till you see the three dots at the end tap them; there you’ll see a column of different apps. Scroll down till you see the app “Bast”; tap on it and the report comes up. Hope that’s helpful!!!

### 5/5 — Information

*2025-11-27*

Useful can see my cycle counts for battery usage

## Frequently asked questions about BAST

### What does BAST do?

BAST is a battery diagnostics tool that provides deep insights into the condition of your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch battery. It analyzes Apple's own analytics log files to extract and present detailed information about your battery's health, charge cycles, and capacity.

### How do I use BAST?

The app guides you through importing your device's analytics file. A built-in manual is also available to explain the process clearly and help you get started immediately.

### What kind of battery information can I get?

You can see your device and operating system details, battery health (including values above 100%), charge cycle count, and current, maximum, and minimum battery capacity.

### Is BAST compatible with Apple Watch?

Yes, Apple Watch support is automatic if it is paired with the same iPhone. The app can analyze battery data for your paired Apple Watch.

### Is BAST free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.0 — 2026-08-15

- Additional battery values are now visible to everyone (Expert Mode has been removed)
- Redesigned, cleaner layout for instruction and battery value cards with tap-to-expand instead of long-press
- Expanded and verified capacity data for Watch, iPhone and iPad
- Battery first-use date now shows only month and year
- Removed the redundant in-app file import button
- Added a new help hint for when BAST doesn't appear in the Share Sheet
- Clearer wording for disclaimers and capacity information

### 2.1.6 — 2026-04-19

- Updated UI

### 2.1.5 — 2026-04-06

- UI adjustments

### 2.1.4 — 2025-10-20

- Fixed device model detection on iPads

### 2.1.3 — 2025-09-22

- Bug fixes and improvements

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