BMS Tool vs Qdash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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BMS Tool shows the state of your battery from its battery management system (BMS) over Bluetooth, on the iPhone, the iPad, the Mac and the Apple Watch. Supported BMS: - JBD / XiaoXiang smart BMS, also in Liontron batteries - JK BMS (Jikong) - Daly smart BMS - ANT BMS, the older boards and the newer ANT-BLE boards - Seplos V2 and V3 - Redodo, LiTime, PowerQueen and Starry Sea batteries - WattCycle batteries - Wattstunde LiFePO4 and Wattstunde Nova Core batteries - Ective, LiFeBlue, KiloVault, Enerdrive, Noovi and StartCraft batteries Features: - Charge, voltage, current and power at a glance - Time until full while charging and until empty while discharging, estimated from the present current - Every cell voltage with minimum, maximum, difference and balancing - Temperature sensors, alarms and BMS information - Several batteries in one list, each with its own name - Search for new devices can be switched off: only your own batteries stay in the list - Session values and a CSV log of the readings - History with charts and statistics: charge, power, voltage, temperatures and cells over a day, a week, a month or a year, energy per day, export as CSV - Alarms as notifications while the app runs - Home and lock screen widgets - Apple Watch app with complications: charge, cells, temperatures and alarms of the battery open on the iPhone - The display can stay on while the app is open The app reads the values of the BMS and does not change its settings. Ideas and requests are welcome at web.e77code.com/bms-tool.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Qdash at 5.0 against BMS Tool's 3.9. Qdash also leads on ads (none vs shown). 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
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.
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.
BMS Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, Qdash monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BMS Tool | Qdash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | e77code GmbH | Edward He |
Customer experience
BMS Tool
Qdash
In-app purchases
BMS Tool
- Remove Ads$3.99
Qdash
- Qdash3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Qdash Annual3 Days trial$23.991 Year








