# PhoneBattery vs Batteries Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: PhoneBattery at 4.3 against Batteries Assistant's 2.6. PhoneBattery also leads on ratings volume (381 vs 23) and review sentiment (58% vs 50%). Batteries Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhoneBattery sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Batteries Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhoneBattery holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhoneBattery has 381 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of PhoneBattery's written reviews are positive against 50% of Batteries Assistant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneBattery | Batteries Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (381 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonebattery/id1009278300/reviews)** | [2.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batteries-assistant/id1041734363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **381** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **58.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcel Voss](https://appshunter.io/developer/707185887) | [SR Productions V.O.F.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029136855) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneBattery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonebattery/id1009278300)

This app displays your iPhone's battery level directly on your Apple Watch. Avoid constantly checking your phone with quick glances at your wrist, perfect for workouts, commutes, or when your phone is just out of reach.

**Highlights:** iPhone battery level on Apple Watch, Smart battery notifications, Apple Watch complications, Alternative app icons, Clean and simple interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚡ Quick access to iPhone battery status from Apple Watch
- 🎯 Does exactly what it advertises
- 💰 Free app with no in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant and elegant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently stops working or becomes non-functional
- 🐛 Complication feature doesn't load data properly
- 🐛 Battery percentage displays incorrectly or shows blank screens
- ⚠️ Lacks compatibility with newer iOS and watchOS versions
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- Complication shows skeleton loading screen but never loads data
- App displays blank battery icon with no charge information
- Battery percentage shows incorrect values
- App only works if opened on phone first
- Incompatible with watchOS 7 and iOS 14+

**Requested features**

- Add working complication for watch face integration
- Support for circular battery indicator display
- Sound notifications for low battery alerts
- Display phone signal strength information
- Show Bluetooth headphone battery percentage


### Batteries Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batteries-assistant/id1041734363)

View your Apple Watch battery percentage and status directly on your wrist. This app eliminates the need to check your iPhone for battery information.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch battery display, Real-time status updates, iPhone-free checking, Widget functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneBattery free?

PhoneBattery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Batteries Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhoneBattery or Batteries Assistant?

PhoneBattery is rated higher. PhoneBattery averages 4.3 out of 5 from 381 ratings, while Batteries Assistant averages 2.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do PhoneBattery or Batteries Assistant have ads?

Neither PhoneBattery nor Batteries Assistant shows ads.

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