Comparison

TBB Battery vs Universal Load Controller

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

Head to head
About

TBB Battery

Features
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Designed specifically for TBB M series batteries to access DTU-BLE, this APP is used for: 1) Help users understand battery status and working data in real time; 2) Provide DTU-BLE online update to the latest firmware version and battery configuration file import; 3) Allow users to better understand and use the device through the battery details and settings page. All in all, this APP will be a useful tool in your use of TBB M series batteries. We hope you always enjoy using TBB products.

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Universal Load Controller

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Universal Load Controller — Professional Battery Testing Control your Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load from your iPhone or iPad for precise battery capacity testing, logging and analysis. BEFORE YOU BUY — COMPATIBILITY iOS cannot use classic Bluetooth SPP, which is what the stock DL24/DL24P Bluetooth module uses. Please check the following list first. WORKS FULLY — DL24 firmware v5.1 (+ BLE serial adapter) • Direct setpoints: discharge current and cutoff voltage sent from the app • Start / stop of the load from the app • Read-back of the applied settings • Automated multi-phase test cycles (discharge, rest, ramp) • Live values, charts, capacity/energy logging, CSV and PDF export WORKS WITH LIMITS — DL24 firmware v1.1 (legacy) • Firmware v1.1 accepts button emulation only: SETUP, OK/On-Off, +/- • It does NOT accept direct commands for exact current or cutoff values • Therefore automated app cycles are blocked on v1.1 by design — the app tells you instead of applying a wrong setpoint to your cell • Recommended use: set current and cutoff manually on the DL24, then use the app in Manual mode for live values, timing, logging, charts and export • Select "Firmware v1.1" in Settings, Protocol, so the app uses the matching command set DOES NOT WORK • Stock classic-Bluetooth (SPP) module: iOS does not allow regular apps to use SPP. A BLE serial module or BLE-to-serial bridge is required. • USB / HID connection to the load (iOS has no equivalent of the vendor PC app) • CR / CP / CV modes: the Atorch protocol exposes only constant current (CC). Other modes can neither be read nor set — by any app, on any firmware. • iOS 16 or older — this app requires iOS 17.0 or newer. REQUIRED HARDWARE FOR A REAL CONNECTION • Atorch DL24 / DL24P electronic load, plus one of: - a BLE serial module (HM-10 or compatible, service FFE0 / characteristic FFE1) in place of the classic Bluetooth module, or - an external BLE-to-serial bridge exposing FFE0/FFE1 or the Nordic UART Service (6E400001-B5A3-F393-E0A9-E50E24DCCA9E) • Related Atorch meters advertising as DL24P, DL24_BLE, DL24, AT24, UD24, UD18 or DT24 are detected during the scan, but only the DL24 load family is supported for control. NO HARDWARE? Simulation Mode runs the complete app with a realistic simulated discharge, so you can evaluate every screen before buying an adapter. FEATURES BATTERY TESTING • Constant-current discharge with adjustable cutoff voltage • Real-time voltage, current, power and temperature • Capacity (mAh) and energy (Wh) measurement • Time and capacity limits LIVE DATA • Real-time discharge curves with zoom and pan • Voltage, current and capacity plots • Live Activity on the Lock Screen, Always-On Display and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for the running test • Background Bluetooth so a test keeps logging TEST CYCLES (firmware v5.1) • Presets for LiPo, Li-Ion, LiFePO4 and NiMH • Custom cycles with discharge, rest and ramp phases EXPORT • CSV export of the full measurement log • PDF test report with the run summary • Share sheet support for both Perfect for battery capacity verification, cell matching and sorting, quality control, hobby electronics and lab use. SAFETY: You are testing real cells at real currents. Always verify current and cutoff values on the device itself, use protected cells or a current-limited bench setup, keep physical access to the load's stop control, and never leave a running test unattended. Universal Load Controller is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by Atorch.

Screenshots

TBB Battery3 screens
Universal Load Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TBB Battery at Free against Universal Load Controller's $5.99. TBB Battery also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Universal Load Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TBB Battery is free to download; Universal Load Controller costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBB Battery ships an update every 2 months, Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TBB Battery versus Universal Load Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBB BatteryUniversal Load Controller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTBB Power Co., LtdHendrik Kaiser

In-app purchases

None

TBB Battery

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Load Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBB Battery free?
TBB Battery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Load Controller free?
Universal Load Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TBB Battery or Universal Load Controller have ads?
Neither TBB Battery nor Universal Load Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBB Battery or Universal Load Controller?
TBB Battery ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Load Controller every 2 weeks. Most recently, TBB Battery was updated on May 17, 2026 and Universal Load Controller on August 28, 2026.

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