Comparison

BMS Tool vs Qdash

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

Head to head
About

BMS Tool

Monitor your battery management systems via Bluetooth. Supports multiple BMS types including Liontron, XiaoXiang, ANT, and Wattstunde. Offers a screen always-on mode and macOS compatibility.

Highlights
  • Screen Always ON mode
  • Multiple BMS support
  • Liontron BMS read-only
  • XiaoXiang BMS read-only
  • ANT BMS read-only
  • Wattstunde LiFePo4 read-only
  • macOS support
Features
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Universal BMS (Battery Management) monitoring app. Actual functionality: - Screen Always ON mode - Multiple BMS View / support - Read only support for Liontron BMS - Read only support for XiaoXiang BMS - Read only support for ANT BMS - Read only support for Wattstunde LiFePo4 batteries - Support for macOS Functionality Requests please submit on GitHub.

About

Qdash

Monitor and configure your electric vehicle's motor control system in real-time. Track speed, battery, temperature, and power consumption with advanced graphs and historical data. Customize your dashboard and run system diagnostics for enhanced safety and performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time dashboard monitoring
  • Advanced performance graphs
  • Historical data logging
  • Local weather integration
  • Customizable dashboard themes
  • System diagnostics and error codes
  • Real-time safety alerts
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Terms of Use / EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Transform your electric vehicle experience with Qdash! Designed for compatibility with a range of motor control systems, this professional-grade tool provides real-time monitoring and configuration capabilities for your electric vehicle system. Key Features: Real-time Dashboard
Monitor speed, battery percentage, motor/controller temperature, and power consumption in real time. Advanced Monitoring
Access detailed performance graphs, phase current, RPM tracking, and voltage trends with historical data logging. Weather Integration
Get local weather conditions with temperature, humidity, and performance metrics tailored to your environment. Customization Options
Choose from multiple dashboard themes, switch between metric/imperial units, and customize layouts for portrait or landscape views. Professional Tools
Run system diagnostics, monitor error codes, and configure advanced safety features like real-time error notifications, temperature warnings, and voltage alerts. Note: This app connects via Bluetooth to compatible motor controllers. Some features may require additional hardware support.

Screenshots

BMS Tool4 screens
Qdash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Qdash at 5.0 against BMS Tool's 3.9. Qdash also leads on ads (none vs shown). BMS Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. BMS Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Qdash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qdash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BMS Tool's written reviews are positive against 75% of Qdash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMS Tool ships an update every 2 months, Qdash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BMS Tool versus Qdash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMS ToolQdash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
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Customer experience

BMS Tool

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Qdash

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS Tool

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Qdash

Subscriptions2
  • Qdash3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Qdash Annual3 Days trial$23.991 Year

Questions

Is BMS Tool free?
BMS Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qdash free?
Qdash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BMS Tool or Qdash?
Qdash is rated higher. BMS Tool averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Qdash averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do BMS Tool or Qdash have ads?
BMS Tool shows ads; Qdash does not.
Which is updated more often, BMS Tool or Qdash?
BMS Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Qdash monthly. Most recently, BMS Tool was updated on October 3, 2026 and Qdash on September 20, 2026.

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