Comparison

BMS Tool vs GDriver

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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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.

About

GDriver

This app provides comprehensive tuning, live dashboards, and ride tracking for electric vehicle controllers. It offers guided setup for new users and advanced tools for experienced riders, along with detailed telemetry and trip insights.

Highlights
  • Guided initial setup wizard
  • Full parameter access for experienced users
  • Reusable tuning profiles
  • Real-time telemetry dashboards
  • Automatic trip tracking and ride insights
  • Live diagnostics and controller status
  • Support for multiple EV controller brands
Features
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GDriver brings FarDriver setup, tuning, live dashboards, diagnostics, and ride tracking together in one app. YOUR FIRST FARDRIVER TUNE, GUIDED The new Initial setup wizard walks you through battery and motor settings, wheels and speed, Auto Learn, ride modes, power delivery, throttle, and braking. Dedicated guides explain each adjustment with clear controls and visual curves. Set up supported riding features such as push assist, reverse, cruise control, and Park from Garage. EXPERT TOOLS, STILL WITHIN REACH Experienced users can access the full supported parameter set, reusable tuning profiles, live diagnostics, and firmware upgrade tools for compatible FarDriver controllers. Use a guide for a focused adjustment or open the parameters for direct control. AUTO LEARN AND PROFILES Run supported Auto Learn tools during controller setup. Create reusable profiles from the FarDriver parameters you choose, save different tunes for commuting, range, performance, or validation, and apply a profile when you are ready to ride. LIVE TELEMETRY AND CUSTOM DASHBOARDS Follow available speed, voltage, current, power, energy, temperature, battery, GPS, and controller data in real time. Customize dashboard layouts and choose the metrics that matter most to your ride. TRIP TRACKING AND RIDE INSIGHTS Automatically capture distance, duration, route, speed, and energy data. Review ride history, analyze efficiency and performance trends, explore saved routes in Ride Atlas, and use battery-health insights to better understand your setup over time. DIAGNOSTICS AND CONTROLLER SETUP Inspect live diagnostics, telemetry graphs, controller status, and supported BMS data. Review controller identity, configure tire dimensions and gearing, calibrate controller speed against GPS, and manage compatible telemetry settings. CONTROLLER AND BIKE INTEGRATIONS Connect FarDriver, KO Moto, EBMX, TORP, TruMoto, Axon, and DUNEN hardware in one app. Depending on the controller, bike, model, firmware, and protocol, supported features can include parameter tuning, live telemetry, diagnostics, custom dashboards, ride recording, and trip insights. FarDriver offers GDriver's deepest tuning experience; other integrations range from supported tuning to read-only telemetry and ride tracking. Features and data availability vary by vehicle, controller model, firmware, and protocol. Changing controller parameters can affect vehicle behavior. Secure the vehicle, verify every value, and test changes carefully before riding. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GDriver is an independent third-party application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or an official product of FarDriver or any other referenced controller or BMS manufacturer. Manufacturer and product names are used solely to identify compatibility.

Screenshots

BMS Tool4 screens
GDriver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GDriver at 4.4 against BMS Tool's 3.9. GDriver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. BMS Tool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GDriver sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GDriver holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BMS Tool's written reviews are positive against 82% of GDriver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMS Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, GDriver every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BMS Tool versus GDriver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMS ToolGDriver
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.4 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings728 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHEamon Almiladi

Customer experience

BMS Tool

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

GDriver

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS Tool

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
4 purchases

GDriver

Subscriptions2
  • GDriver Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GDriver Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • GDriver Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • GDriver Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is BMS Tool free?
BMS Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GDriver free?
GDriver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BMS Tool or GDriver?
GDriver is rated higher. BMS Tool averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GDriver averages 4.4 from 28 ratings.
Do BMS Tool or GDriver have ads?
BMS Tool shows ads; GDriver does not.
Which is updated more often, BMS Tool or GDriver?
BMS Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and GDriver every 2 days. Most recently, BMS Tool was updated on November 7, 2026 and GDriver on November 8, 2026.

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