Xiaoxiang BMS vs Lippert Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xiaoxiang BMS
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.
- 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
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With Xiaoxiang / jiabaida BMS Smart BMS you can build simple Li-Ion or LiFePo4 battery packs. For camping, car, solar or e-bikes. iOS app for Xiaoxiang / jiabaida BMS (JBD-SP15S001 / JBD-SP05S002) allows you to monitor voltage of the cells, total capacity, charging/discharging current and alarms temperatures on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Additionally you can switch the battery (charging and discharging ports) off. Note: I'm not manufacturer of this BMS. If you have questions or want to buy one, contact one of the manufacturers: https://www.lithiumbatterypcb.com/ App Features: - change bluetooth advertised name - for BMS firmware > v20: unlock hardware protected bms - Notifications support on iPhone and Apple Watch - saving / restoring BMS configs - set PIN code for BMS and config access (only iOS) - calibrate cells voltage and charging / discharging current - show basic data on Apple Watch - simple logging of max voltage, current and power - enable and configure Balancer - change BMS capacity setting - switch the battery output on/off - monitor temperature, cell voltages, current, power and temperature - monitor BMS alarms - Supported Languages: English, German, Polish, Chinese, French, Spain For missing features or problems using the app submit an Issue on GitHub: https://github.com/smagicld/xiaoxiangBMS/issues
Lippert Connect
Manage your RV's smart home features, from extending slides and awnings to monitoring battery levels and creating checklists. Enhance your travel experience with customizable lighting, leveling, and remote device control for compatible RVs.
- Customizable device modes
- Quick access favorites
- Slide and awning control
- Battery and water level monitoring
- Trip planning checklists
- RV leveling and generator control
- Remote device management
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The Lippert Connect™ App brings Smart Home convenience to your RV, allowing you to easily manage and customize key devices, systems and features: • Make custom Modes for personalized device lists by trip stage. • Select Favorites for quick access to commonly used devices. • Extend and Retract Slides and Awnings. • Monitor battery and water levels. • Create Checklists for trip planning and maintenance. • Use Dark Mode for enhanced readability. For compatible RVs, enjoy additional features: • Leveling: Active bubble level, custom setpoints and Auto-Level. • Automatic generator control for on/off scheduling. • Customizable lighting for Dimming or RGB lights. • Remotely control select devices with ConnectAnywhere™ 2.0 and a Telematics plan. • Track RV Mileage with the Anti-lock Braking system’s digital odometer Add aftermarket accessories to enhance your RV experience: • TPMS: Monitor tire health. • Liquid Propane Sensors: Monitor tank levels. • Temperature Sensors: Keep an eye on food safety. • Smart Door Locks: Secure your RV. Check your RV’s compatibility and visit the Lippert™ store for accessories and Telematics plans. Bluetooth® or WiFi is required for operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xiaoxiang BMS at 55% against Lippert Connect's 11%. Lippert Connect's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Xiaoxiang BMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lippert Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lippert Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 144 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Xiaoxiang BMS's written reviews are positive against 11% of Lippert Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Xiaoxiang BMS ships an update every 4 weeks, Lippert Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xiaoxiang BMS | Lippert Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (66 ratings) | 4.4 (144 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 144 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 237 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | e77code GmbH | Lippert Components, Inc. |
Customer experience
Xiaoxiang BMS
Lippert Connect
In-app purchases
Xiaoxiang BMS
- Pro Version$7.99
Lippert Connect
No in-app purchases
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