Comparison

HiTech BMS vs Smart Shunt

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

Head to head
About

HiTech BMS

Features
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1) Now you can monitor your HiTech Lithium batteries on your phone directly from the BMS. 2) The “Device” page shows all connectable devices, and you can connect or disconnect one device at a time. 3) The "Dashboard" page shows some basic information. Such as SOC, status, voltage, current, capacity, temperature, cycle, battery, etc. 4) The "Control" page, you can change your Bluetooth name, and control the charge/discharge switch. 5) This APP runs via Bluetooth 5.0, and the maximum communication distance on a normal mobile phone is 10 meters (30 feet).

About

Smart Shunt

Features
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Smart Shunt is the official companion app for the Ultramax Smart Shunt - a Bluetooth-enabled battery monitoring device. Connect wirelessly to your Smart Shunt and view live battery data on your phone. See voltage, current, state of charge (SOC), and temperature at a glance, with interactive charts that update in real time. KEY FEATURES • Bluetooth connection — Scan, pair, and connect to your Smart Shunt device quickly and easily • Live monitoring — View real-time voltage (V), current (A), battery capacity (%), and temperature (°C) • Interactive charts — Track voltage/current, battery capacity, and temperature over time with pinch-to-zoom • Charging status — See whether your battery is charging, discharging, or idle • Device configuration — Set battery type (12V/24V Lead Acid or Lithium), capacity (Ah), shunt value, terminal voltage, and temperature sensor options • Data logging — Save monitoring sessions as CSV files and manage logs on your device • Product manual — Access the Smart Shunt user guide directly from the app • Background mode — Keep the Bluetooth connection active while the app runs in the background DESIGNED FOR ULTRAMAX SMART SHUNT Smart Shunt is built specifically for Ultramax hardware. Configure your shunt settings, sync them to the device, and monitor your battery system with confidence. REQUIREMENTS • Ultramax Smart Shunt device • Bluetooth enabled on your phone or tablet Download Smart Shunt today and take control of your battery monitoring.

Screenshots

HiTech BMS4 screens
Smart Shunt3 screens

Verdict

The call

HiTech BMS and Smart Shunt 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
HiTech BMS versus Smart Shunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiTech BMSSmart Shunt
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB21 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHitech Power Solutions Pty LtdBaruch Enterprises Limited

In-app purchases

None

HiTech BMS

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Shunt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HiTech BMS free?
HiTech BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Shunt free?
Smart Shunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HiTech BMS or Smart Shunt have ads?
Neither HiTech BMS nor Smart Shunt shows ads.

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