Xiaoxiang BMS vs SimpleCount by TOFU
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
SimpleCount by TOFU
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SimpleCount by TOFU Count anything. Simply. Whether you're tracking reps at the gym, keeping score with friends, or building daily habits — SimpleCount is the fastest and most elegant way to count. SIMPLECOUNT WIDGETS Count directly from your home screen. No app needed. SimpleCount Widgets let you increment and decrement your counters with a single tap — always visible, always ready. FEATURES Track anything with multiple counters per list. Organize your counters in lists — one for workouts, one for games, one for daily habits. Add as many as you need. Set goals and track your progress with a visual progress bar. Reach your goal and celebrate with confetti. Use the built-in interval timer for workouts, study sessions or timed rounds — with multiple rounds, pause and reset. Count in custom steps — by 2, 5, 10 or any number you choose. SIMPLECOUNT PREMIUM One-time purchase. No subscription. Ever. Unlimited lists Unlimited counters Medium widget with up to 3 counters Custom step size Goals with progress tracking Interval timer Custom widget colors SimpleCount is part of the TOFU app family — built in blocks, made for you. Do not eat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimpleCount by TOFU at none against Xiaoxiang BMS's shown. SimpleCount by TOFU also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). Xiaoxiang BMS's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.3.1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Xiaoxiang BMS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SimpleCount by TOFU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Xiaoxiang BMS ships an update every 4 weeks, SimpleCount by TOFU every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xiaoxiang BMS | SimpleCount by TOFU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.3.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | e77code GmbH | Jerome Winter |
In-app purchases
Xiaoxiang BMS
- Pro Version$7.99
SimpleCount by TOFU
- SimpleCount Premium$4.99
Questions
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