HomeWiP Panel Upgrade vs BMS UPGRADE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeWiP Panel Upgrade
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Looking forward to adding new HVAC, EV charger, addition or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property? The first smart move is to check if your electrical panel can take it. After dealing with panels and PG&E reps multiple times, we know what they are looking for and can help you and your electrician quickly access if your panel needs upgrading. Specifically developed for those adding accessory dwelling units to the property, but useful for anyone whose panel has been installed in the previous century. We have seen some backyard home projects getting delayed by months because homeowners had not realized they need to prepare for extra power demand in advance. New ADUs are required to be all electrical in California, so it is really important to update the panel in time. Take some pictures, add your contact information and send it off to your electrician for an estimate. Available for download as a pdf. For PG&E customers.
BMS UPGRADE
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Smart tool for upgrade the lithium batteries BMS, For increasing stability, bugs fixing and performance improvements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BMS UPGRADE at monthly against HomeWiP Panel Upgrade's every 18 months. BMS UPGRADE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeWiP Panel Upgrade ships an update every 18 months, BMS UPGRADE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeWiP Panel Upgrade | BMS UPGRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Home WiP Inc | Lithiumhub LLC |
In-app purchases
HomeWiP Panel Upgrade
No in-app purchases
BMS UPGRADE
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HomeWiP Panel Upgrade free?
Is BMS UPGRADE free?
Do HomeWiP Panel Upgrade or BMS UPGRADE have ads?
Which is updated more often, HomeWiP Panel Upgrade or BMS UPGRADE?
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