Comparison

Beyond BMS vs Essential Roofing Calculator

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

Head to head
About

Beyond BMS

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Beyond BMS app has been developed to monitor all Bluetooth-enabled Beyond Batteries. To check and monitor the health of your battery and monitor power loads and charging. All from the convenience of your smartphone. Key Features: Live Monitoring Dashboard Track real-time data like cell voltages, pack voltage, current, temperatures, and state of charge (SOC). Stay informed at a glance with a clean and responsive interface. Easy BLE Connection Quickly pair with supported BLE BMS units. Just launch the app, scan, and connect — no special setup or tools required. Auto-Refresh Keep data flowing without constantly tapping refresh. Ideal for ongoing diagnostics or long-term system observation. 3-Minute Diagnostic Report Generate a quick, detailed health check of your battery system. This report highlights voltage differences, temperature issues, and other signs of imbalance or faults — perfect for routine checks or troubleshooting. Real-Time Fault Code Viewer See active fault codes as they happen. Stay informed about short circuits, over/under-voltage, temperature issues, and more. No more guessing — get the info you need, fast. Supports Common BMS Models Compatible with many popular Bluetooth BMS types used in lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) and other battery chemistries.

About

Essential Roofing Calculator

Features
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Essential Roofing Calculator is a practical site companion for carpenters, roofers and builders working with pitched roofs. Designed around the Essential Carpentry Tools roofing system, the app provides clear Metric and Imperial calculations with practical site-friendly outputs. BASIC ROOF PITCH • Overall span and ridge thickness • Roof pitch in degrees or Rise : 12 • Rafter Setout Length • Hip Plumb Cut • Clearly highlighted Roofing Square Setting ADVANCED ROOFING TOOLS • Hip Rafter calculations • Hip cheek / side cut • Jack Rafter schedules • Birdsmouth geometry • Ridge Height • Rafter Quantity Calculations are performed at full precision internally, with practical rounded values presented clearly for use on site. The app also includes links to Dan Cox / Ultimate Roofing Square instructional videos and direct access to the Dan Cox Essential Roofing Square R2, manufactured and sold by Benchdog Tools. ESSENTIAL CARPENTRY TOOLS Working in partnership with Benchdog Tools Important: The calculator is intended as a setting-out and calculation aid. Users remain responsible for checking dimensions, structural requirements, applicable building regulations and site conditions before cutting or construction.

Screenshots

Beyond BMS4 screens
Essential Roofing Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Beyond BMS and Essential Roofing Calculator 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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Beyond BMS versus Essential Roofing Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyond BMSEssential Roofing Calculator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeyond Batteries LtdRAFFELE JASON MIGNANO

In-app purchases

None

Beyond BMS

No in-app purchases

None

Essential Roofing Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beyond BMS free?
Beyond BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Essential Roofing Calculator free?
Essential Roofing Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beyond BMS or Essential Roofing Calculator have ads?
Neither Beyond BMS nor Essential Roofing Calculator shows ads.

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