Comparison

greenworksPOWER vs KBMS

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

Head to head
About

greenworksPOWER

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The ability to build up power when the sun is strong gives you power at night or when the sky is cloudy, saving money and helping to reduce pollution and CO2.

About

KBMS

Monitor your KiloVault HLX+ Lithium batteries with this open-source application. View real-time charging and discharging status, battery health, temperatures, and cell voltages. Receive immediate alerts and protection state notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging/discharging status
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Internal temperature display
  • Cell voltage readings
  • Alerts and protection states
  • Intuitive dashboard
Features
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Keep a close eye on your power system with the KiloVault Battery Monitoring System (KBMS). Designed specifically for KiloVault HLX+ Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, KBMS provides a clean, reliable, and open-source interface to replace the discontinued vendor application. Whether you are sailing offshore, living off-grid, or traveling in your RV, KBMS connects your batteries to your phone or tablet to provide the critical data you need to manage your energy storage. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: View live charging and discharging status. Health & Safety: Check battery health, internal temperatures, and cell voltages. Alerts & Status: Get immediate visibility into battery alerts and protection states. Modern Interface: A fast, lightweight, and intuitive dashboard designed for modern iOS devices. KBMS is a community-driven, open-source project dedicated to keeping KiloVault owners powered up.

Screenshots

greenworksPOWER3 screens
KBMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: KBMS at 3 against greenworksPOWER's —. greenworksPOWER's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
greenworksPOWER versus KBMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergreenworksPOWERKBMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperChangzhou Greenworks Investment Co.,Ltd.David Coon

In-app purchases

None

greenworksPOWER

No in-app purchases

None

KBMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is greenworksPOWER free?
greenworksPOWER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KBMS free?
KBMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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