Comparison

SmartBMS Utility vs OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartBMS Utility

Optimize battery management and extend battery life with real-time monitoring and intelligent control. Receive important alerts and ensure data security with local storage. Compatible with JBD and Daly BMS.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Intelligent control for charging/discharging
  • Battery condition notifications
  • Local data storage for security
  • Easy integration with JBD/Daly BMS
Features
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Welcome to SmartBMS Utility, an advanced solution that helps you optimize energy management while extending the lifespan of your batteries. Our app lets you easily monitor and control your battery management system (BMS) right from your smartphone. With real-time monitoring, you can always keep an eye on your battery’s current state of charge, power consumption, and other important data. This allows you to make informed decisions about energy consumption and minimize potential energy waste. Our smart control system lets you customize settings to suit your individual needs. This enables you to optimally plan charging and discharging cycles and improve energy efficiency. The Smart BMS app keeps you informed about your battery’s status through notifications. Receive important alerts so you can respond to changes in a timely manner, ensuring the safety and longevity of your battery system. Your data is important to us. That’s why all information is stored only locally on your device to ensure security. You can rest assured that your data is protected. Our app is easy to integrate and compatible with the JBD, Daly, and JK BMS. Setup is straightforward, so you can start using SmartBMS Utility quickly and easily. Whether you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, a solar energy enthusiast, or looking to upgrade your camper, the Smart BMS app gives you the tools you need to unlock the full potential of your battery management system and promote sustainable energy use. Discover the possibilities of efficient and eco-friendly energy management with SmartBMS Utility. Download it now and start managing your energy more intelligently today! If you have any questions or need more information, we’re happy to help. Thank you for your interest in our app and your support!

About

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Control and monitor your 3D printers remotely from your iOS device. Prepare prints, manage files, and tune settings in real-time with a streamlined interface. Supports OctoPrint, Klipper, and various printer brands.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Print preparation
  • File management
  • Webcam support
  • Notifications
  • Gcode viewer
  • Plugin support
Features
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OctoApp is build with iOS in mind and is completely optimized for being used on a iPhone or iPad. The app supports OctoPrint and Klipper (Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd), Bambu Lab and Elegoo printers. The UI is structured into three workspaces: Connect, Prepare, Print. The Connect workspace helps you get your printer connected to OctoPrint and as soon as a printer is available OctoApp will move to the Prepare workspace. Here you can get ready for your next print! Heat your hotend, swap filament or level the bed. When you are ready and start your print, OctoApp shows the Print workspace where you can control and tune your print! This concepts allows for a simple and fast UI while not sacrificing on features! OctoApp already offers you: + Easy print preparation + Control your print + Full file access and management + Full terminal access + Flow rate, Feed rate and fan controls + Webcam support (also muticam support) + Dark mode + High performance + Notifications about your print and filament + Gcode Viewer + Support for multiple printers + Many power control plugins like PSU Control or IKEA Tradfri + Automatic lights + PrintTimeGenius support + Support for many of your favourite plugins, like ArcWelder or SpoolManager + Remote connection with supported plugin or manual setup, the app switches automatically + OctoEverywhere integration + Obico integration + Works with VPNs, HTTPS and Basic Auth + And much, much more! There is a new feature update roughly 4-8 weeks! Let me know what you are missing! Important notice for remote connections: The app does not provide required servers. You can either set something up yourself and provide the app with a URL reachable over the internet or use a plugin like OctoEverywhere, The Spaghetti Detective or ngrok. --- OctoApp is made for and compatible with but not officially associated with OctoPrint. OctoPrint is a registered trademark. Learn more at octoprint.org OctoApp is not associated with Obico, Bambu Lab, OctoEverywhere, Elegoo or other services integrated --- https://octoapp.eu/terms/

Screenshots

SmartBMS Utility4 screens
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper at Free against SmartBMS Utility's $9.99. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 12). SmartBMS Utility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On ads 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

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download; SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99 up front. OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SmartBMS Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper has 1.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SmartBMS Utility's written reviews are positive against 93% of OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBMS Utility ships an update every 2 months, OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SmartBMS Utility versus OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBMS UtilityOctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.9 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuehner & Gehrke Development UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Erhard Christian Wurthner

Customer experience

SmartBMS Utility

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative16.7%

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

All ratings1,252 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.1%

Bugs and requests

SmartBMS Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect notifications for print progress
  • Compatibility issues with some printer models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Klipper-based printer firmwares
  • Implement iOS widgets for quick status checks
  • Improve camera rotation options

In-app purchases

None

SmartBMS Utility

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper

Subscriptions2
  • Support for 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Support for 1 year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time6
  • All features (Transfer)Free
  • Tip the developer$1.99
  • All features$11.99
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  • All features8 variants$12.99
  • All features$14.99
  • All features$17.99

Questions

Is SmartBMS Utility free?
SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper free?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartBMS Utility or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper is rated higher. SmartBMS Utility averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper averages 4.9 from 1.3K ratings.
Do SmartBMS Utility or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper have ads?
Neither SmartBMS Utility nor OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBMS Utility or OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper?
SmartBMS Utility ships an update every 2 months, and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper every 9 days. Most recently, SmartBMS Utility was updated on September 22, 2026 and OctoApp for OctoPrint/Klipper on September 24, 2026.

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