JBD IOT vs Live BMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBD IOT
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1) You can register and log in to the app via email. 2) On the main page,you can add device to bind, than you can see the battery information. such as State of Charge, Voltage, Current, Power, Temperature and so on. 3) You can easily monitor the battery positioning on the map.
Live BMS
Monitor multiple LiFePO4 batteries from a single dashboard. View real-time data like charge, voltage, temperature, and cycle count. Get estimates for time to full or empty, and track battery health and performance.
- Unified dashboard for all batteries
- Real-time charge, voltage, and current
- Per-cell voltage monitoring
- Time to full/empty estimates
- Battery bank grouping
- Trip tracking and history
- Remote output control
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Live BMS puts every one of your lithium batteries on a single, beautiful dashboard — no more switching between manufacturer apps. Connect over Bluetooth to your LiFePO4 packs and watch what actually matters, live: state of charge, pack voltage, current, per-cell voltages, temperature, cycle count, and health. A liquid-fill charge ring and clear in/out power flow make each battery readable at a glance, and a running estimate tells you how long until the pack is full while charging or empty while it's under load. Built for people running more than one battery — on a boat, an RV, a van, or an off-grid solar setup. WATCH FROM ANYWHERE (OPTIONAL) Add the Live BMS Link, a small Wi-Fi bridge that sits with your batteries, and your dashboard keeps updating when you're nowhere near the boat. Without it, Live BMS works exactly as it always has — Bluetooth only, nothing leaves your phone. FEATURES • One dashboard for all your batteries, updating in real time • Auto-detects supported BMS units — no fiddling with settings • Live "time to full" and "time to empty" at the current rate • Battery banks: group the packs wired together and see one combined charge, power draw, and runtime • Trip tracking: compare where you started to now, burn rate, and days remaining at your current use • Per-cell voltage bars and imbalance so you can spot a weak cell • History charts for charge, voltage, and current • Remote output on/off, including a master switch for all batteries • Alerts for low charge, high temperature, and cell imbalance — with plain-language guidance on what to set • Optional Live BMS Link accessory for checking your batteries from anywhere • Fahrenheit or Celsius, and Light / Dark / System themes FREE VS PRO The free version shows live charge and voltage for one battery — so you can prove it works with your hardware before paying anything. A single $4.99 unlock adds everything else: full telemetry, trips, history, alerts, power control, banks, and unlimited batteries. SUPPORTED BATTERIES Works with LiTime, Power Queen, and Redodo LiFePO4 batteries, plus common JBD / Xiaoxiang, JK-BMS, and Daly BMS units. More families are being added. PRIVACY Live BMS has no accounts, no ads, and no analytics. It talks directly to your batteries over Bluetooth and stores your history on your phone. If you add the optional Live BMS Link, your own battery readings pass through our server so you can see them remotely — nothing else does, and none of it is tied to your name, your email, or anything that identifies you. Note: Live BMS is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LiTime, Power Queen, Redodo, or any BMS manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Live BMS at every 6 days against JBD IOT's every 3 weeks. JBD IOT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
JBD IOT ships an update every 3 weeks, Live BMS every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBD IOT | Live BMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dongguan Jiabaida Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | Tim Jones |
In-app purchases
JBD IOT
No in-app purchases
Live BMS
No in-app purchases





