Comparison

BMS Tool vs SolarPanelApp

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

SolarPanelApp

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SolarPanelApp: Maximize Your Solar Potential SolarPanelApp helps you align your solar panels accurately and track their performance right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you are a DIY solar enthusiast, off-grid explorer, or professional installer, this app gives you the tools to make solar optimization easy, intelligent, and portable. Key Features Real-Time Panel Alignment Visualize tilt, azimuth, and roll using live device sensors See your panel’s current vs. recommended orientation Get alignment suggestions based on location and sun path Location-Based Optimization Automatic detection of GPS coordinates and altitude Computes optimal yearly or daily tilt for your region Ideal for fixed and manually adjusted panel setups Performance Insights Instantaneous efficiency feedback based on orientation deviation Define and save multiple panels with custom tags Compare performance losses due to misalignment or aging Smart Visual Tools View graphs showing solar declination, panel aging, and yield loss See performance index definitions with clear formulas and examples No External Tools Required Works entirely with your device’s built-in sensors No need for external inclinometer or compass Designed for: Rooftop solar users Off-grid cabin and camper setups Solar energy educators and students Field installers and technicians Anyone interested in maximizing solar efficiency Ready to get the most from your solar panels? Download SolarPanelApp and align with the sun — smarter, cleaner, better.

Screenshots

BMS Tool4 screens
SolarPanelApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SolarPanelApp at none against BMS Tool's 1. SolarPanelApp also leads on ads (none vs shown). BMS Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.5). On price 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. SolarPanelApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BMS Tool versus SolarPanelApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMS ToolSolarPanelApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHSujay Kadam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS Tool

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

SolarPanelApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMS Tool free?
BMS Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SolarPanelApp free?
SolarPanelApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMS Tool or SolarPanelApp have ads?
BMS Tool shows ads; SolarPanelApp does not.

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