Comparison

UPG BT vs IBS Smart

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

Head to head
About

UPG BT

Monitor your battery's real-time data and status via a Bluetooth connection. This utility app automatically detects nearby Bluetooth IDs and allows you to customize battery names for easy identification.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery data display
  • Bluetooth ID auto-detection
  • Manual Bluetooth connection
  • Customizable battery names
  • Battery status monitoring
Features
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When the battery is working, connect the battery to the phone through the Bluetooth app to view the specific data of the battery, making it convenient for customers to know real-time battery information. 1. Automatically detect Bluetooth ID The app can automatically retrieve nearby Bluetooth IDs that meet the conditions and display them, which can be manually clicked to connect to Bluetooth. 2. This app can customize and modify the battery name. 3. This app can display real-time information and status of battery status.

About

IBS Smart

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IBS Smart is the go-to app for seamlessly integrating and controlling your IBS Lithium Battery, IBS DBR and IBS DBM. Harness the power of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity to access real-time data such as voltage, current, and other vital statuses, all from the convenience of your smartphone. Key Features: Device Monitoring:  Keep tabs on your IBS Lithium Battery and IBS DBR with detailed insights into voltage, current, and more. Remote Control:  Take control of your devices remotely, whether it's turning off the battery or linking the relay in the DBR, all with a tap of your finger. User-Friendly Interface:  Navigate effortlessly through the app's intuitive interface, designed for seamless user experience and accessibility. Compatibility:  IBS Smart is fully compatible with IBS Lithium Batteries and IBS DBRs with BLE support. Looking for more details? Reach out to your preferred retailer or get in touch with IBS directly for all the information you need!

Screenshots

UPG BT3 screens
IBS Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

UPG BT and IBS Smart are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UPG BT versus IBS Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPG BTIBS Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperUniversal Power GroupIBS Intelligent Battery System GmbH

In-app purchases

None

UPG BT

No in-app purchases

None

IBS Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPG BT free?
UPG BT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IBS Smart free?
IBS Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UPG BT or IBS Smart have ads?
Neither UPG BT nor IBS Smart shows ads.

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