# XiaoXiangElectric vs BMS

The clearest difference is rating: BMS at 5.0 against XiaoXiangElectric's 2.5. XiaoXiangElectric's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BMS 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. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of XiaoXiangElectric's written reviews are positive against 20% of BMS's.

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, BMS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XiaoXiangElectric | BMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/bms-tool/id6471949475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dongguan Jiabaida Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420560982) | [秀丽 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715570419) |

## 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


### BMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bms-tool/id6471949475)

Monitor and manage your device's battery health with real-time data, historical records, and customizable alerts for over-charge, over-discharge, and temperature. Connect locally via Bluetooth or remotely via Wi-Fi to track battery status, cell performance, and potential issues.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery data (current, voltage, SOC, SOH), Cell-level monitoring, Historical alarm and protection records, Customizable warning values, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, Device sharing and management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XiaoXiangElectric free?

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

### Is BMS free?

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

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

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

### Do XiaoXiangElectric or BMS have ads?

Neither XiaoXiangElectric nor BMS shows ads.

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

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, and BMS every 6 weeks. Most recently, XiaoXiangElectric was updated on October 22, 2026 and BMS on October 24, 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.*