Comparison

SmartBMS Utility vs BoatWorks Pro

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

BoatWorks Pro

Manage your boat's maintenance, inventory, and logbook offline. Schedule services, track parts, log fuel, and record trips. Sync data across devices and share access with crew.

Highlights
  • Offline-first maintenance scheduling
  • Inventory and parts management
  • Vessel logbook with GPS tracking
  • Customizable checklists
  • Fuel tracking and range estimation
  • Offline weather and tide data
  • iCloud and direct device sync
Features
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BoatWorks Pro is an offline-first app for boat maintenance, inventory, checklists, and vessel logbooks—built for the water, wherever your boat takes you. Keep maintenance, inventory, fuel, checklists, and your vessel logbook together in one place. Core boat records work offline, so you can keep working at the dock, at anchor, or offshore. When connectivity returns, sync through iCloud; nearby devices can also exchange changes directly. MAINTENANCE THAT MATCHES YOUR BOAT Schedule service by engine hours, calendar intervals, or whichever comes first. Build multi-step procedures, assign crew roles, and manage main engines, generators, outboards, transmissions, and sail drives. Clear status indicators show what is on track, due soon, or overdue. INVENTORY, PROVISIONS & FUEL Organize parts, tools, consumables, and provisions by zone, location, and container. Scan barcodes for faster entry, track quantities and expiration dates, log refuels and tank transfers, and estimate fuel range and endurance from actual use. A REAL VESSEL LOGBOOK Write entries manually or record GPS breadcrumbs automatically on supported plans. Capture position, conditions, boat status, course, heading, depth, and engine activity. View completed trips on Apple Maps or an open nautical map, then export a printable PDF deck log with daily track charts. Nautical map data is not an official chart and is not a substitute for safe navigation. WEATHER & OFFLINE TIDES See weather forecasts, sunrise and sunset, and tide predictions for U.S. waters. Tide calculations run on your device, so current levels and upcoming turns remain available without a connection. CHECKLISTS & DASHBOARD Use included departure and arrival checklists or build your own. Customize the dashboard with the information that matters to you, including engine hours, service status, low inventory, provisions, weather, tides, fuel, and Trip Log status. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your own devices up to date through iCloud and direct nearby sync. Cruiser also supports sharing vessel access with invited crew, subject to plan limits. PLANS THAT GROW WITH YOUR BOAT Anchor is a useful free vessel logbook. Cruiser unlocks higher limits, invited-crew access, automatic phone-GPS trip capture, and advanced tools. Features vary by plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmartBMS Utility4 screens
BoatWorks Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BoatWorks Pro at Free against SmartBMS Utility's $9.99. BoatWorks Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). SmartBMS Utility's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On ads 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

BoatWorks Pro is free to download; SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99 up front. BoatWorks Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. SmartBMS Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoatWorks Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SmartBMS Utility's written reviews are positive against 100% of BoatWorks Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBMS Utility ships an update every 2 months, BoatWorks Pro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
SmartBMS Utility versus BoatWorks Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBMS UtilityBoatWorks Pro
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuehner & Gehrke Development UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Steve Meyers

Customer experience

SmartBMS Utility

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.1%

BoatWorks Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartBMS Utility

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BoatWorks Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Cruiser Plan (Annual)6 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • Commodore Plan (Annual)6 Months trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartBMS Utility free?
SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BoatWorks Pro free?
BoatWorks Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartBMS Utility or BoatWorks Pro?
BoatWorks Pro is rated higher. SmartBMS Utility averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BoatWorks Pro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do SmartBMS Utility or BoatWorks Pro have ads?
Neither SmartBMS Utility nor BoatWorks Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBMS Utility or BoatWorks Pro?
SmartBMS Utility ships an update every 2 months, and BoatWorks Pro every 4 days. Most recently, SmartBMS Utility was updated on November 3, 2026 and BoatWorks Pro on November 5, 2026.

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