# SMART BMS vs Blue

The clearest difference is rating: SMART BMS at 2.2 against Blue's 1.0. SMART BMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (78 vs 1). Blue's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMART BMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SMART BMS holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMART BMS has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of SMART BMS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SMART BMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Blue monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART BMS | Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-bms/id1519968339/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ac-console/id6787401534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [所兵 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519230775) | [Marco Frigerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873934230) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART BMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-bms/id1519968339)

Connect to and manage your lithium battery via Bluetooth. Monitor battery status, query information, and set safety parameters. Receive alerts for battery faults and track their occurrences.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth battery connection, Battery status query, Fault alarm monitoring, Safety parameter settings, Password protection for settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Functional app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔋 Works with lithium batteries
- 💡 Displays cell balance information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable data
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with updates
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Incorrect series/parallel configuration display
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent data readings
- Inability to change settings

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Logging and historical data
- Better parameter customization
- Improved battery monitoring metrics
- Apple Watch support


### Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-ac-console/id6787401534)

Monitor your Bluetti portable power station directly from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or CarPlay. View real-time battery status, power input/output, and historical data. Receive alerts for grid changes and low battery levels.

**Highlights:** Real-time power station monitoring, Historical data charts, Customizable alarms and notifications, CarPlay integration with voice readouts, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity, Apple Watch app and widget, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue-AC Console Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART BMS free?

SMART BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blue free?

Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMART BMS or Blue?

SMART BMS is rated higher. SMART BMS averages 2.2 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Blue averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SMART BMS or Blue have ads?

Neither SMART BMS nor Blue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SMART BMS or Blue?

SMART BMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blue monthly. Most recently, SMART BMS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Blue on November 1, 2026.

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