STEELMAN vs Powerful BMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STEELMAN
This app transforms your iOS device into a sound and vibration detection tool. It helps pinpoint defective or worn parts in vehicles and machinery by analyzing rattles, squeaks, and grinding sounds. Requires additional hardware for full functionality.
- Sound and vibration detection
- Pinpoints defective parts
- User-friendly interface
- Analog and digital readings
- Selectable audio/vibration input
- 10-band frequency equalizer
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Developed for the service technician in mind the STEELMAN SmartEAR1 Sound & Vibration Detection app will assist in locating and pinpointing defective or worn parts in automobiles, heavy machinery or industrial equipment. When used to diagnose vibration, rattles, squeaks and grinding sounds the SmartEAR1 will simplify the task of locating and pinpointing the troubled area or part with ease. When used with our specially designed hardware kits your iOS device will be able to transform into a state of the art Sound & Vibration Detection Tool allowing for ease of locating and pinpointing those hard to find troubled areas or parts. ****NOTE: Additional hardware is required to use this app. For additional information on where to purchase this hardware, please visit https://www.jsproductsinc.com Features: User friendly interface and intuitive operation. Sound level reading displays average, peak and real-time values. Sound level readings are displayed in either Analog or Digital. Analog and Digital readings have 2 display panels the user can choose from. Analog Meter or Analog Wave-Form. Digital Numeric or Digital Bar Graph. Background sound off-setting, sample rates, decibel off-setting can be manually be set. Selectable Audio Sound or Vibration input modes. ****Sound Wand & Sensor Clamp Hardware required**** Reset/Refresh buttons reset/refresh values to default settings. Sound Level Reading Sampling Rate Decibel Off-set Master Volume Control 10 Band Frequency Equalizer allows for HQ sound detection. User information guide includes informative facts about sound perception and permissible noise level exposure as well as a sound level comparison reference chart. Additional Information: Required: Any iOS device running iOS5.0+. Recommended: iPhone 4 and newer/ iPod Touch 4 and newer. Compatible: iPad 2 and newer.
Powerful BMS
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Real-time battery status monitoring The on-board equipment can accurately detect the voltage, SOC and SOH status of the battery when it is stationary by dynamically detecting the status of the vehicle. 4G data transmission The battery test results are regularly transmitted to end users and service providers through 4G, so as to understand the real-time status of the battery and monitor the battery usage trend to avoid any loss caused by sudden battery damage. Customized early warning/digital drainage Battery feed or deterioration warning can be customized according to requirements, and timely remind end users to collect effective measures. OEMs and their dealership stores can also use early warning information to remind end users to return to the store for battery testing and maintenance in a timely manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Powerful BMS at every 2 months against STEELMAN's every 22 months. STEELMAN's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STEELMAN ships an update every 22 months, Powerful BMS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEELMAN | Powerful BMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JS Products, Inc. | Shenzhen Leagend Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
STEELMAN
No in-app purchases
Powerful BMS
No in-app purchases









