Comparison

Xiaoxiang BMS vs SimpleCount by TOFU

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

SimpleCount by TOFU

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Xiaoxiang BMS4 screens
SimpleCount by TOFU4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Xiaoxiang BMS versus SimpleCount by TOFU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXiaoxiang BMSSimpleCount by TOFU
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.3.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHJerome Winter

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xiaoxiang BMS

One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
1 purchases

SimpleCount by TOFU

One-time1
  • SimpleCount Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Xiaoxiang BMS free?
Xiaoxiang BMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleCount by TOFU free?
SimpleCount by TOFU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Xiaoxiang BMS or SimpleCount by TOFU have ads?
Xiaoxiang BMS shows ads; SimpleCount by TOFU does not.
Which is updated more often, Xiaoxiang BMS or SimpleCount by TOFU?
Xiaoxiang BMS ships an update every 4 weeks, and SimpleCount by TOFU every 2 days. Most recently, Xiaoxiang BMS was updated on October 26, 2026 and SimpleCount by TOFU on October 24, 2026.

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