# MagicPie vs XiaoXiangElectric

The clearest difference is ratings volume: XiaoXiangElectric at 147 against MagicPie's 2. XiaoXiangElectric also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). MagicPie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for MagicPie against 2.5 for XiaoXiangElectric. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XiaoXiangElectric has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of MagicPie's written reviews are positive against 17% of XiaoXiangElectric's.

MagicPie ships an update every 2 months, XiaoXiangElectric fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicPie | XiaoXiangElectric |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicpie-ui/id1446228526/reviews)** | [2.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiangelectric/id1576622653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雨晨 恽](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446228525) | [Dongguan Jiabaida Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420560982) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicPie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicpie-ui/id1446228526)

Monitor key parameters like speed, current draw, and battery voltage for your device. Program controller settings directly through the application.

**Highlights:** Display riding speed, Show current draw, Monitor battery voltage, Program controller parameters, iPhone and iPod support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XiaoXiangElectric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiangelectric/id1576622653)

Monitor your lithium battery's real-time status, including voltage, current, and temperature. Control charging and discharging, view historical data graphs, and access battery instructions. This app provides comprehensive insights and management for your battery.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery monitoring, Historical data graphs, Charge/discharge control, Automatic equalization, Battery parameter settings, BMS instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Clear battery monitoring and status display
- 🔌 Functional charge/discharge control when accessible
- 📱 Works well with Bluetooth connectivity at distance
- ⚡ Fast voltage updates and real-time data
- 🎨 Clean interface design (when working properly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Restrictive authorization system blocking feature access
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Requires internet connection for critical functions
- ❌ Account registration and login problems
- ⚠️ Inaccurate SOC (State of Charge) readings

**Reported bugs**

- App locks users out after login attempts
- Control tab shows 'No operation permission' error
- Password recovery email not sending verification codes
- App freezes with infinite loading spinner when battery unavailable
- SOC percentage stuck at 100% or showing incorrect values

**Requested features**

- Offline control capability without internet
- History/logging of battery data and cycles
- Remaining capacity display in Ah (not just percentage)
- Password protection for battery access
- Push notifications for charging status changes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicPie free?

MagicPie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XiaoXiangElectric free?

XiaoXiangElectric is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MagicPie or XiaoXiangElectric?

MagicPie is rated higher. MagicPie averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while XiaoXiangElectric averages 2.5 from 147 ratings.

### Do MagicPie or XiaoXiangElectric have ads?

Neither MagicPie nor XiaoXiangElectric shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicPie or XiaoXiangElectric?

MagicPie ships an update every 2 months, and XiaoXiangElectric fortnightly. Most recently, MagicPie was updated on September 25, 2026 and XiaoXiangElectric on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*