Comparison

SmartBat vs Skanbatt Base

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartBat

Features
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SmartBat Pro is an enhanced Bluetooth APP based on "SmartBat" Bluetooth APP. Beside previous functions such as monitoring battery status, processing battery information in real time, it can exchange information with external devices such as revise BMS settings if the built-in BMS support the function. The most fascinating feature is that SmartBat Pro bluetooth APP can read the information of some popular batteries in the market too. The detailed functions are as below, 1. Display real-time voltage , current, power, internal resistance and other parameters in the form of panel and digital display; 2. Display the real-time voltage and alarm status of all individual batteries. If the alarm or protection value is triggered, an alarm is generated. Charging switch, load switch. 4. Compare each data of the cell and the voltage difference. Maximum voltage cell Minimum voltage cell. And cell balance display 5. Cell temperature warning. Real-time alarms are generated for overtemperature, short circuit, overvoltage, and undervoltage 6. Record the warnings that occur at each moment. 7. Compatible with different models of products 8. Revise battery settings on-site (depend on BMS and password needed) SmartBat Pro will help you enjoy your battery.

About

Skanbatt Base

Features
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"This application can connects to the SKANBATT Base battery via Bluetooth, providing real-time monitoring of your battery. You can easily check key parameters such as voltage, current, power, cycle count, protection status, and detailed cell voltage and temperature data . Important: This application is only compatible with SKANBATT Base series batteries. It does not support SKANBATT other models. For those, please use the respective SKANBATT app."

Screenshots

SmartBat4 screens
Skanbatt Base4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Skanbatt Base at every 2 days against SmartBat's every 3 months. SmartBat's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBat ships an update every 3 months, Skanbatt Base every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SmartBat versus Skanbatt Base: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBatSkanbatt Base
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershahrooz pourhashemiSkandinavisk Batteriimport AS

In-app purchases

None

SmartBat

No in-app purchases

None

Skanbatt Base

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartBat free?
SmartBat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Skanbatt Base free?
Skanbatt Base is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartBat or Skanbatt Base have ads?
Neither SmartBat nor Skanbatt Base shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBat or Skanbatt Base?
SmartBat ships an update every 3 months, and Skanbatt Base every 2 days. Most recently, SmartBat was updated on September 10, 2026 and Skanbatt Base on June 8, 2026.

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