# XiaoXiangElectric vs MultiBMS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiBMS at 100% against XiaoXiangElectric's 17%. MultiBMS also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). XiaoXiangElectric's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XiaoXiangElectric is free to download; MultiBMS costs $0.99 up front. MultiBMS sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. XiaoXiangElectric asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiBMS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XiaoXiangElectric has 141 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of MultiBMS's.

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, MultiBMS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XiaoXiangElectric | MultiBMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoxiangelectric/id1576622653/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibms/id6771097913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongguan Jiabaida Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420560982) | [SJP Custom Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874328616) |

## 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


### MultiBMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multibms/id6771097913)

Monitor multiple Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems from your iPhone. View detailed pack voltage, cell voltages, current, power, state of charge, and temperature. Build custom battery groups and visualize charging activity.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple BMS devices, Detailed pack and cell diagnostics, Build custom parallel/series battery groups, Visualize charging and discharging, Apple Watch companion preview, Supports JiKong and JBD/Xiaoxiang hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E-Bike Rally | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bus Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Off Grid | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minimal White | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Terminal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arctic Ice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Matrix Code | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emergency | $0.99 | one-time |
| CAT Equipment | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aviation | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XiaoXiangElectric free?

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

### Is MultiBMS free?

MultiBMS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

MultiBMS is rated higher. XiaoXiangElectric averages 2.5 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while MultiBMS averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do XiaoXiangElectric or MultiBMS have ads?

Neither XiaoXiangElectric nor MultiBMS shows ads.

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

XiaoXiangElectric ships an update fortnightly, and MultiBMS every 4 days. Most recently, XiaoXiangElectric was updated on October 7, 2026 and MultiBMS on October 13, 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.*