ChipPower VTX9 vs StandbyCalc Battery Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ChipPower VTX9
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Introducing our groundbreaking app, "ChipPower VTX9" โ changing the way you interact with your car! It seamlessly connects with the chip box installed under your car's hood, allowing you to control the VTX9 chip box's functions directly from your smartphone. This transformation effectively turns your smartphone into a powerful remote control for managing your vehicle's power.
StandbyCalc Battery Calculator
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StandbyCalc works out the standby battery you need for UK fire and intruder alarm systems in seconds. Enter the quiescent and alarm currents, pick the fire alarm category or the intruder alarm grade, and get the minimum battery capacity in Ah plus the next standard SLA battery size. Add the fitted battery to see whether it's above or below the calculated minimum. Every battery calculation is free. No ads, no tracking, no sign-up and no subscription. FIRE ALARM BATTERY CALCULATION - Based on BS 5839-1 - Categories L, M and P - 24 h standby, or 6 h where a standby generator is fitted - Category P premises left unoccupied: standby periods up to 72 h INTRUDER ALARM STANDBY - Based on BS EN 50131 and BS 9263, Grades 1 to 4 - BS 4737 (legacy systems) for older installations - Standby battery sizing for control panels and remote power supplies PSU AND SLA BATTERY SIZING - Standalone 12 V and 24 V power supplies with your own standby and alarm periods - Minimum Ah with de-rating applied, rounded up to the next standard SLA battery HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter the panel and device currents for standby and alarm 2. Choose the system type, then the category or grade 3. Read off the minimum capacity and the SLA battery to fit 4. Optional: enter the fitted battery to see if it's above or below the calculated minimum The working is shown in full: C = 1.25 x (I1 x T1 + D x I2 x T2) NEW IN 1.0.5 - Fitted battery: enter the fitted Ah and battery date, see whether it's above or below the calculated minimum, and copy a one-line result for your service sheet (free) - Fitted battery line on PDF reports (Pro) - BS 4737 now labelled "BS 4737 (legacy systems)" STANDBYCALC PRO (one-off ยฃ9.99) - Redesigned branded PDF reports with your logo - Full formula working on every report - Save calculations against a site and come back to them later - A clear PDF record of each calculation for your job file Built for UK fire and security installers, engineers and maintainers who need a quick standby battery calculation on site. Always check results against the panel and battery manufacturer's data. From D4N LTD. Support: https://d4n.io/projects/standbycalc/ Independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by BSI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChipPower VTX9 at none against StandbyCalc Battery Calculator's 1. ChipPower VTX9 also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). StandbyCalc Battery Calculator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StandbyCalc Battery Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChipPower VTX9 asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChipPower VTX9 ships an update every 8 months, StandbyCalc Battery Calculator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChipPower VTX9 | StandbyCalc Battery Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krzysztof Larysz | D4N LTD |
In-app purchases
ChipPower VTX9
No in-app purchases
StandbyCalc Battery Calculator
- StandbyCalc Pro$9.99
Questions
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