Comparison

Renogy BT vs LiTime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Renogy BT

Manage and monitor your solar power system directly from your smartphone. View real-time data, adjust settings, and track daily performance for your solar charge controller.

Highlights
  • Monitor solar panel voltage, current, and watts
  • Monitor battery voltage, temperature, and charging amperage
  • Control controller's load terminal
  • Adjust charge controller charging parameters
  • Set timer on load terminals
  • Record daily system data
Features
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APP for solar charge controller operation in smart PV power system. It's for solar charge controller working parameter setting and reading. All data can be displayed in a diagram. Meet the Renogy BT. a convenient way to manage and monitor your solar power system all in the palm of your hand. The Recongy BT app is compatible for use with our Rover Charge Controllers. With this app, you'll be able to: -monitor your solar panel voltage, current, and watts -monitor your battery voltage, temperature, and charging amperage -turn your controller's load terminal on/off -monitor load voltage,current,and wattage -adjust charge controller charging parameters(Boost,Float,and Equalization) -set a timer on load terminals -record the systems' daily data(battery voltage, watts charged, power generated) And much more!

About

LiTime

Monitor your smart energy storage battery in real-time via Bluetooth. Remotely control charging modes and view battery levels, temperature, and speeds. This user-friendly app offers effortless energy management.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Remote charging control
  • View battery levels
  • Monitor temperature and speeds
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Experience unparalleled energy monitoring! We proudly present LiTime, your dedicated companion for smart energy storage battery. Key Features: Real-time Monitoring: Utilizing Bluetooth technology, check your energy storage battery's status anytime, anywhere—monitoring battery levels, temperature, and charging/discharging speeds. Remote Control: Conveniently manage your battery remotely, adjusting charging modes to suit your energy needs. User-Friendly: With a sleek and intuitive interface, LiTime is easy for anyone to navigate. Empowering you to effortlessly manage your energy! LiTime, where energy meets freedom. Download now and connect intelligently to the future of energy!

Screenshots

Renogy BT4 screens
LiTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiTime at 3.1 against Renogy BT's 1.9. LiTime also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and review sentiment (24% vs 13%). Renogy BT's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiTime holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 276 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Renogy BT's written reviews are positive against 24% of LiTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Renogy BT ships an update monthly, LiTime every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Renogy BT versus LiTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRenogy BTLiTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (187 ratings)3.1 (276 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.6% of reviews24.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187276 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB101 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRNG International Inc.Shenzhen Litime Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Renogy BT

All ratings181 ratings
Positive15.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative75.1%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive12.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative79.0%

LiTime

All ratings264 ratings
Positive44.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative47.3%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative67.8%

User reviews

Renogy BT

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Useful data and metrics
  • 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity
  • 💻 Decent user interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🔒 Password issues and lack of customization
  • 📉 Inaccurate data and graphs
  • 🔧 Poor app stability and reliability
  • 📚 Lack of documentation and instructions

LiTime

From 276 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Provides essential battery information
  • 💡 Helpful for monitoring battery status
  • ⚡ Works well with the batteries

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth
  • 🔒 Requires login/account for basic functionality
  • 🔋 Inaccurate battery state of charge readings
  • 💤 App goes into standby mode unexpectedly
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and unnecessary features

Bugs and requests

Renogy BT

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when connecting to device
  • Incorrect or missing data in charts and graphs
  • Password reset functionality not working
  • Bluetooth connection issues and frequent disconnects
  • Inability to change battery type and settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved historical data tracking and charting
  • Support for multiple devices and battery banks
  • Customizable settings and user profiles
  • Notifications and alerts for critical system events
  • Export/import functionality for data backup and sharing

LiTime

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after updates
  • Login/account issues prevent access
  • Battery status not updating correctly
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to monitor individual cell voltages
  • Option to set low battery charge thresholds
  • Offline mode for remote usage without internet
  • Improved battery balancing and management

In-app purchases

None

Renogy BT

No in-app purchases

None

LiTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Renogy BT free?
Renogy BT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiTime free?
LiTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Renogy BT or LiTime?
LiTime is rated higher. Renogy BT averages 1.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while LiTime averages 3.1 from 276 ratings.
Do Renogy BT or LiTime have ads?
Neither Renogy BT nor LiTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Renogy BT or LiTime?
Renogy BT ships an update monthly, and LiTime every 2 weeks. Most recently, Renogy BT was updated on November 2, 2026 and LiTime on October 30, 2026.

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