Golf Car Caddy vs NextGen Lithium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Golf Car Caddy
This app helps golf car owners monitor battery life and track their journeys. It features a battery gauge for 36V and 48V systems and a map with a speedometer and odometer to analyze usage.
- Voltage to state of charge battery gauge
- Supports 36V and 48V golf cars
- Map with integrated speedometer
- Odometer for trip tracking
- Analyze battery life vs. miles traveled
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Golf Car Caddy is the all-in-one dashboard for your golf cart — and the community that loves to ride. A complete 2.0 redesign brings a beautiful speedometer, smart maps, battery tools, and live weather together in one fast, easy app. KNOW YOUR SPEED • A big, clear GPS speedometer that's always easy to read on the dash • Switch instantly between MPH and KPH — tap right on the map • Optional speed-limit alert turns the dial red when you go too fast • Trip distance, max speed, average speed, heading, and altitude at a glance MAP EVERY RIDE • Apple Maps with Standard, Satellite, and Hybrid views • Record a live breadcrumb trail and toggle it on or off • See past rides layered on the map • A speed readout stays visible right on the map so you never lose sight of it NEVER GUESS YOUR BATTERY • State-of-charge calculator turns your pack voltage into a battery percentage — perfect for carts without a gauge • Lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) presets for 36V, 48V, 51V, and 72V packs • Live range estimate based on your cart • Quick-reference voltage chart WEATHER, EVERYWHERE • Current conditions on every screen • Rain and inclement-weather alerts so you're never caught out • Wind, humidity, UV, and a multi-day forecast • Powered by Apple Weather YOUR GARAGE • Save multiple carts with make, model, year, and battery setup • Maintenance log for charges, tires, cleaning, and more • Smart battery-watering reminders for lead-acid packs MORE TOOLS FOR THE CREW • Find My Cart — drop a pin where you parked, then follow a compass and distance back • Ride history with full stats and route maps • Share a ride as a clean summary image or export a GPX file • Golf scorecard to keep score on the course PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-in, no tracking • Everything stays on your device Drive smart. Ride longer. Golf Car Caddy.
NextGen Lithium
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This is the exclusive NextGen Lithium Bluetooth Battery Monitor APP 1) Now you can monitor your battery on your phone directly from the BMS. 2) APP will list batteries within signal distance on the "DEVICE" tab, and you choose which one you want to view. You may disconnect and connect to another battery on the connections tab. 3) Displays detailed battery operating information on the "DASHBOARD" tab including : State of Charge Percentage, Voltage, Current, Battery Temperature and so on. 4) The "INFORMATION" tab displays more detailed information including: Battery Name (You can set), Serial Number, Nominal Capacity, Cycles, and some battery protection params. 5) This APP functions through Bluetooth 5.0 (Which you must have on your phone for this APP to function correctly) 6) Maximum distance of communication on a typical phone is 10 meters 7) Each battery will only allow one Bluetooth connection at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NextGen Lithium at every 5 months against Golf Car Caddy's every 47 months. NextGen Lithium also leads on device support and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Golf Car Caddy ships an update every 47 months, NextGen Lithium every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Golf Car Caddy | NextGen Lithium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JW McCullough | 海波 刘 |
In-app purchases
Golf Car Caddy
No in-app purchases
NextGen Lithium
No in-app purchases





