Comparison

Xiaoxiang BMS vs VulkaSense

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

VulkaSense

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Die VulkaSense®-App unterstützt Dich bei der Installation unserer Feuchtesensoren, bei der Verwaltung der Standorte und informiert Dich, wann es Zeit ist zum Gießen. - Installation Die App leitet Dich durch die Installation der Sensor-Einheit. Der Standort wird mittels GPS (nach Freigabe) erfasst, die Einbausituation kann per Fotos dokumentiert werden und es kann eine Zuordnung zu dem jeweiligen Substrattyp oder Boden erfolgen. Wenn Du willst, kannst Du auch eine Bodenprobe nehmen und uns zusenden – dann können wir die Kalibration der Sensoren standortbezogen anpassen. - Standort-Verwaltung Es können neue Standorte angelegt werden oder ein Messfeld um weitere Sensoren ergänzt werden. - Zeit zum Gießen Die App informiert Dich über die Bodenfeuchte an den verschiedenen Standorten und gibt Hinweise zur Bewässerung. In Verbindung mit unseren Substraten können wir Dir sagen, wieviel Wasser der Standort aufnehmen kann – so kannst Du den Bewässerungsvorgang optimal nutzen. Das Gießwasser dringt tief in den Wurzelraum ein, versorgt die Pflanze und ist vor Verdunstung geschützt.

Screenshots

Xiaoxiang BMS4 screens
VulkaSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VulkaSense at none against Xiaoxiang BMS's 1. VulkaSense also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Xiaoxiang BMS's advantage is device support. On price 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. Xiaoxiang BMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VulkaSense asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xiaoxiang BMS versus VulkaSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaoxiang BMSVulkaSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHAuctores GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xiaoxiang BMS

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
None

VulkaSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaoxiang BMS free?
Xiaoxiang BMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VulkaSense free?
VulkaSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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