Comparison

Xiaoxiang BMS vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

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

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely with this advanced application. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings with a user-friendly interface optimized for mobile devices. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.

Highlights
  • Remote print monitoring and control
  • Easy print preparation
  • Full file and terminal access
  • Webcam and multi-cam support
  • Notifications for print and filament status
  • Gcode Viewer
  • Support for multiple printers and plugins
Features
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

Xiaoxiang BMS4 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at 4.9 against Xiaoxiang BMS's 3.6. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 55%) and ads (none vs shown). Xiaoxiang BMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Xiaoxiang BMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Xiaoxiang BMS's written reviews are positive against 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xiaoxiang BMS ships an update every 3 weeks, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xiaoxiang BMS versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaoxiang BMSOctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (67 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings671.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB249 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHErhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

Xiaoxiang BMS

All ratings67 ratings
Positive61.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative28.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative34.6%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,308 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Xiaoxiang BMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect notifications for print progress
  • Compatibility issues with some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
  • Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
  • Improve camera rotation options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xiaoxiang BMS

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
6 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time4
  • All features (Transfer)Free
  • All features$11.99
  • All features5 variants$12.99
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  • All features$17.99

Questions

Is Xiaoxiang BMS free?
Xiaoxiang BMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xiaoxiang BMS or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. Xiaoxiang BMS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Xiaoxiang BMS or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
Xiaoxiang BMS shows ads; OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper does not.
Which is updated more often, Xiaoxiang BMS or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
Xiaoxiang BMS ships an update every 3 weeks, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 10 days. Most recently, Xiaoxiang BMS was updated on November 6, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on November 7, 2026.

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