BlueBattery vs ScaleBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueBattery
Monitor and record vital electrical parameters of your RV battery system in real-time. View live data, energy mix, and historical records for diagnostics. Configure settings and update device firmware.
- Real-time electrical parameter display
- Simultaneous connection for energy overview
- Historical data for diagnostics
- Export data to CSV
- Device configuration and settings
- Firmware updates
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BlueBattery is a Bluetooth Smart (BLE) based system to display and record vital electrical parameters of a RV battery system. The small outline device connects directly in line of the battery. An additional connection to the solar charger or booster completes the installation. This App displays all recorded data as well as live measurements. Live Data Shows all important measurements from battery, solar, booster in real time. Energiemix The simultaneous connection to all devices allows for a complete energy overview with day-to-day readings. Historic Records best for diagnosing and troubleshooting of your battery system graphical overview of important measurements for the last 24 hours daily min/max data consumption, charging, solar summery export to CSV file Configure Settings make all adjustments via touch interface and save it to the device get an overview of all configuration settings Firmware Updates maintain your devices with included firmware outdated versions will be prompted to update manual firmware update BlueBattery includes a complete battery computer and displays - battery voltage (V) - battery current (A) - battery capacity (Ah) - state of charge SOC (%) - temperature (°C) compatible to solar charge controllers from Alden, Büttner, Votronic (since 2013) and Victron MPPT - solar power (W) - solar charge current (A) - solar panel voltage (V) - battery voltage (V) - status compatible to boost chargers from Votronic VCC1212-20/-30/-50/-70/-90 - input voltage (V) - output voltage (V) - output current (A) supported BlueBattery devices - BBX200 Pro - BBX400 Pro - BlueBattery Black Edition - BlueBattery-Basic - BlueBattery D1 - BlueBattery D1 / D2 Black Edition - BlueBattery X200 / X300 - BBX400 - Adapter D1
ScaleBuddy
This app provides a precise and easy way to monitor the fill level of your gas bottles. Connect wirelessly to a compatible digital scale to see real-time readings in percentages or grams, ideal for camping, RVs, or grilling.
- Bluetooth connectivity to digital scales
- Real-time fill level display
- Readings in percentage or grams
- Supports 5kg and 11kg gas bottles
- Intuitive user interface
- Versatile for camping, RVs, and grilling
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ScaleBuddy – Die smarte Lösung für die Füllstandsanzeige deiner Gasflasche ScaleBuddy ist die perfekte App für alle, die ihre Gasflaschen unkompliziert und präzise im Auge behalten möchten. Ob beim Camping, in deinem Wohnmobil oder beim Grillen im Garten – mit ScaleBuddy hast du immer den Überblick über den Füllstand deiner Gasflasche. Features: - Bluetooth-Verbindung: Verbinde ScaleBuddy einfach und schnell mit deiner digitalen Waage. Keine Kabel, keine komplizierte Einrichtung. - Echtzeit-Füllstandsanzeige: Sieh den Füllstand deiner 5- oder 11-kg-Gasflasche in Echtzeit. Die Anzeige erfolgt wahlweise in Prozent oder absolut in Gramm. - Kompatibel mit gängigen Flaschengrößen: Unterstützt 5-kg- und 11-kg-Gasflaschen – ideal für Camping, Wohnmobile, Vans und Gasgrills. - Intuitive Benutzeroberfläche: Einfach zu bedienen, selbst für Technik-Muffel. Alle wichtigen Infos auf einen Blick, ohne unnötigen Schnickschnack. - Vielseitig einsetzbar: Egal, ob unterwegs beim Camping oder zuhause im Garten – ScaleBuddy ist dein zuverlässiger Begleiter für alle Gasflaschen. Warum ScaleBuddy? Mit ScaleBuddy gehört das Rätselraten über den Füllstand deiner Gasflasche der Vergangenheit an. Kein lästiges Schütteln, keine unsicheren Schätzungen mehr. Die smarte App zeigt dir jederzeit an, wie viel Gas noch in deiner Flasche ist, damit du rechtzeitig nachfüllen kannst. Ideal für alle, die beim Camping, im Wohnmobil oder beim Grillen keine bösen Überraschungen erleben wollen. Hinweis: Um ScaleBuddy optimal nutzen zu können, benötigst du eine kompatible digitale Waage, die sich per Bluetooth mit deinem iOS-Gerät verbinden lässt.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BlueBattery at every 5 weeks against ScaleBuddy's every 9 months. BlueBattery also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). ScaleBuddy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BlueBattery ships an update every 5 weeks, ScaleBuddy every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueBattery | ScaleBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Scheffer | Jerome Soika |
Customer experience
BlueBattery
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In-app purchases
BlueBattery
No in-app purchases
ScaleBuddy
No in-app purchases
