# XiaoXiangElectric vs MyFathom

The clearest difference is rating: MyFathom at 5.0 against XiaoXiangElectric's 2.5. MyFathom also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). XiaoXiangElectric's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (147 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyFathom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XiaoXiangElectric has 147 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, MyFathom every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XiaoXiangElectric | MyFathom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiangelectric/id1576622653/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfathom/id6466220916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongguan Jiabaida Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420560982) | [FATHOM Dive Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707099627) |

## What reviewers say

### XiaoXiangElectric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiangelectric/id1576622653)

Monitor your lithium battery's real-time status, including voltage, current, and temperature. Control charging and discharging, view historical data graphs, and access battery instructions. This app provides comprehensive insights and management for your battery.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery monitoring, Historical data graphs, Charge/discharge control, Automatic equalization, Battery parameter settings, BMS instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Clear battery monitoring and status display
- 🔌 Functional charge/discharge control when accessible
- 📱 Works well with Bluetooth connectivity at distance
- ⚡ Fast voltage updates and real-time data
- 🎨 Clean interface design (when working properly)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Restrictive authorization system blocking feature access
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🔒 Requires internet connection for critical functions
- ❌ Account registration and login problems
- ⚠️ Inaccurate SOC (State of Charge) readings

**Reported bugs**

- App locks users out after login attempts
- Control tab shows 'No operation permission' error
- Password recovery email not sending verification codes
- App freezes with infinite loading spinner when battery unavailable
- SOC percentage stuck at 100% or showing incorrect values

**Requested features**

- Offline control capability without internet
- History/logging of battery data and cycles
- Remaining capacity display in Ah (not just percentage)
- Password protection for battery access
- Push notifications for charging status changes


### MyFathom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfathom/id6466220916)

This app supports rebreather divers by providing tools for building checklists, monitoring O2 cell performance, logging dives, and storing certification cards. It's designed to be a comprehensive companion for technical diving needs.

**Highlights:** Build custom checklists, Monitor O2 cell performance, Log dive data, Store certification cards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XiaoXiangElectric free?

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

### Is MyFathom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XiaoXiangElectric or MyFathom?

MyFathom is rated higher. XiaoXiangElectric averages 2.5 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while MyFathom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XiaoXiangElectric or MyFathom have ads?

Neither XiaoXiangElectric nor MyFathom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XiaoXiangElectric or MyFathom?

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, and MyFathom every 13 months. Most recently, XiaoXiangElectric was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyFathom on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*