# Battery HD+ vs Battery Sound Notification

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Battery HD+ at 74% against Battery Sound Notification's 19%. Battery HD+ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Battery Sound Notification's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battery Sound Notification sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Battery HD+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Battery HD+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Battery HD+ has 2.7K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Battery HD+'s written reviews are positive against 19% of Battery Sound Notification's.

Battery HD+ ships an update every 2 months, Battery Sound Notification every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battery HD+ | Battery Sound Notification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-hd-plus/id331453283/reviews)** | [2.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-sound-notification/id6502338536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [smalltech sarl](https://appshunter.io/developer/289934568) | [Sonal Kevadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740471296) |

## What reviewers say

### Battery HD+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-hd-plus/id331453283)

This app provides a detailed battery monitoring experience for your phone or tablet. It offers calibration features for increased accuracy and displays estimated usage times for various activities, from listening to music to GPS navigation.  It also includes charge alerts and a widget for quick access to information.

**Highlights:** Battery calibration, Usage time estimates, Charge alerts, Widget support, Detailed usage charts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate battery information
- 👍 Helpful for devices without battery percentage
- 🔋 Provides battery usage estimates
- 👍 Easy to understand interface
- 👍 Customizable battery display

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate battery level notifications
- 🐛 Calibration issues and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues after using the app
- 💸 Ads in free version
- 🐛 Widget not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Calibration never completes
- Battery level not detected
- Incorrect battery percentage displayed

**Requested features**

- Battery health monitoring
- Battery usage by app breakdown
- Improved charging notifications
- Apple Watch support


### Battery Sound Notification

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battery-sound-notification/id6502338536)

Get custom sound alerts for your device's battery status. Receive notifications for low battery, full charge, or when connected/disconnected from power. Stay informed about your battery levels with easy-to-configure sound alerts.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound notifications, Low battery alerts, Full battery alerts, Charger connected/disconnected alerts, Device battery status updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Notification One Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Sound Notification One Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Sound Notification Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Battery HD+ free?

Battery HD+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Battery Sound Notification free?

Battery Sound Notification is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Battery HD+ or Battery Sound Notification?

Battery HD+ is rated higher. Battery HD+ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Battery Sound Notification averages 2.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Battery HD+ or Battery Sound Notification have ads?

Both Battery HD+ and Battery Sound Notification show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Battery HD+ or Battery Sound Notification?

Battery HD+ ships an update every 2 months, and Battery Sound Notification every 6 weeks. Most recently, Battery HD+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Battery Sound Notification on October 24, 2026.

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