Comparison

Skanbatt vs HC BMS

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

Head to head
About

Skanbatt

Features
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This App is only for Skanbatt Bluetooth LiFePO4 battery which based on bluetooth 4.0 BLE technology. 1.The Best Utility tool for monitoring your lithium battery. 2.Event recorder and notification reminder, easily to manage the battery. 3.Measuring distance: less than or equal to 5m. 4.Due to the bluetooth hardware feature, the APP only can connect with one battery every time. 5.If you want to connect this battery with another mobile phone,pls exit this program.

About

HC BMS

Features
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The HC BMS app is a powerful tool that lets you easily monitor your battery's status and performance right from your smartphone.

Screenshots

Skanbatt4 screens
HC BMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HC BMS at every 7 months against Skanbatt's every 14 months. HC BMS also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skanbatt ships an update every 14 months, HC BMS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Skanbatt versus HC BMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkanbattHC BMS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkandinavisk Batteriimport ASShenzhenshi Handexing Technology Co. , Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Skanbatt

No in-app purchases

None

HC BMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skanbatt free?
Skanbatt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HC BMS free?
HC BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skanbatt or HC BMS have ads?
Neither Skanbatt nor HC BMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skanbatt or HC BMS?
Skanbatt ships an update every 14 months, and HC BMS every 7 months. Most recently, Skanbatt was updated on November 2, 2026 and HC BMS on October 30, 2026.

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