# AlwaysSafe vs Xiaoxiang BMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xiaoxiang BMS at 55% against AlwaysSafe's 10%. Xiaoxiang BMS also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). AlwaysSafe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xiaoxiang BMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AlwaysSafe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Xiaoxiang BMS holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AlwaysSafe's written reviews are positive against 55% of Xiaoxiang BMS's.

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, Xiaoxiang BMS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlwaysSafe | Xiaoxiang BMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) | **[3.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiang-bms/id1375405426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) | [e77code GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375405425) |

## What reviewers say

### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Capture still images, Multi-camera support, Save clips to phone, Listen and talk back

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
- App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
- Push notifications stopped working
- App freezes and becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features


### Xiaoxiang BMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiang-bms/id1375405426)

Monitor and manage your Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems (BMS) for Li-Ion and LiFePo4 packs. Track cell voltage, capacity, current, and temperature. Switch battery outputs on/off and configure settings remotely.

**Highlights:** Monitor cell voltage, capacity, current, and temperature, Switch battery output on/off, Calibrate cell voltage and current, Configure balancer and BMS capacity, Change Bluetooth advertised name, Unlock hardware protected BMS (firmware v20+), Set PIN code for BMS access

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlwaysSafe free?

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

### Is Xiaoxiang BMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AlwaysSafe or Xiaoxiang BMS?

Xiaoxiang BMS is rated higher. AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Xiaoxiang BMS averages 3.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do AlwaysSafe or Xiaoxiang BMS have ads?

Xiaoxiang BMS shows ads; AlwaysSafe does not.

### Which is updated more often, AlwaysSafe or Xiaoxiang BMS?

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, and Xiaoxiang BMS every 4 weeks. Most recently, AlwaysSafe was updated on October 14, 2026 and Xiaoxiang BMS on October 15, 2026.

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