Comparison

Xiaoxiang BMS vs KNETICS

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

KNETICS

Features
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Modern art needs to compete with modern distractions. At Knetics, we use technology to bring your attention back to the physical world. Our innovative products are designed to bring people together and unlock your inner curiosity. We believe there is Creativity in Motion!

Screenshots

Xiaoxiang BMS4 screens
KNETICS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KNETICS at none against Xiaoxiang BMS's 1. KNETICS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. KNETICS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Xiaoxiang BMS versus KNETICS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaoxiang BMSKNETICS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHKnetics

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xiaoxiang BMS

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
None

KNETICS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xiaoxiang BMS free?
Xiaoxiang BMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KNETICS free?
KNETICS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Xiaoxiang BMS or KNETICS have ads?
Xiaoxiang BMS shows ads; KNETICS does not.

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