Comparison

BMS Tool vs Smart BMS +

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

Smart BMS +

Features
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Smart BMS - Intelligent Battery Monitoring Smart BMS is a powerful and easy-to-use battery monitoring application designed to work with Smart BMS devices. It allows users to monitor battery health, performance, and safety in real time from anywhere. With secure login using Email, Google, or Apple ID, Smart BMS provides reliable access to your battery data while keeping your information protected. Key Features • Real-time battery monitoring • Voltage, current, temperature, and status tracking • Supports Smart BMS monitoring devices • Secure login with Email, Google, and Apple • Device-based access and authentication • Clean, fast, and lightweight interface • Historical data and logs for better analysis • Designed for energy storage and battery systems Who Is It For? Smart BMS is ideal for: • Battery system owners • Energy storage users • Solar and inverter system users • Technicians and installers • Industrial and personal battery monitoring Security & Privacy Your privacy matters. Smart BMS only collects essential information required to operate the service. We do not sell or misuse your data. Authentication is handled securely, and device data remains private to your account. Requirements • Compatible Smart BMS device • Internet connection for remote monitoring

Screenshots

BMS Tool4 screens
Smart BMS +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart BMS + at none against BMS Tool's 1. Smart BMS + also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart BMS + asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BMS Tool versus Smart BMS +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMS ToolSmart BMS +
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere77code GmbHSheraz Aslam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS Tool

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Smart BMS +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMS Tool free?
BMS Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart BMS + free?
Smart BMS + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMS Tool or Smart BMS + have ads?
BMS Tool shows ads; Smart BMS + does not.
Which is updated more often, BMS Tool or Smart BMS +?
BMS Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Smart BMS + every 2 months. Most recently, BMS Tool was updated on October 3, 2026 and Smart BMS + on October 6, 2026.

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