Comparison

MarsBMS vs Element3 Battery Technology

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

Head to head
About

MarsBMS

Features
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MarsBMS is a powerful and easy-to-use app designed for intelligent lithium battery systems. Connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to monitor your battery anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring Stay informed with live data, including State of Charge (SOC), voltage, current, temperature, charge/discharge status, protection status, balancing status, and individual cell voltages. Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Connectivity Connect locally via Bluetooth or access your system remotely over Wi-Fiβ€”flexible for both on-site and off-site monitoring. Global Language Support Supports 9 languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, French, Persian and Ukrainian Fast & Lightweight Optimized for speed and efficiency with a clean interface and minimal data usage. Secure by Design Read-only system architecture ensures your battery settings remain protectedβ€”no risk of accidental changes.

About

Element3 Battery Technology

Features
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Element3 Battery puts complete, real-time monitoring of your Element 3 lithium battery right in your pocket. Connect to your battery over Bluetooth and see exactly what it's doing, live: state of charge, voltage, current, and power draw, plus remaining and total capacity β€” so you always know how much you've got left and how hard the battery is working. Go deeper with full cell-level detail: individual cell voltages, average cell voltage, and active balancing status, alongside battery and BMS temperatures, cycle count, and total lifetime throughput. Everything your battery's management system tracks, laid out clearly on one screen. Built for life off the grid β€” in the caravan, camper, RV, 4WD, or anywhere your Element 3 lithium system powers your setup. Whether you're free-camping for a week or checking your levels before a big day, you get the numbers you need at a glance. Features: Live state of charge, voltage, current, and power Remaining and total battery capacity Individual cell voltages and active balancing status Battery and BMS temperatures Cycle count and lifetime throughput Works with 12V and 24V Element 3 batteries Simple, direct Bluetooth connection β€” no account or sign-up needed Element3 Battery works with Element 3 lithium batteries fitted with a compatible Bluetooth battery management system.

Screenshots

MarsBMS4 screens
Element3 Battery Technology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MarsBMS at 13.0 against Element3 Battery Technology's 15.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
MarsBMS versus Element3 Battery Technology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsBMSElement3 Battery Technology
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer卓文 撁Element3 Battery Technology

In-app purchases

None

MarsBMS

No in-app purchases

None

Element3 Battery Technology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarsBMS free?
MarsBMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Element3 Battery Technology free?
Element3 Battery Technology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarsBMS or Element3 Battery Technology have ads?
Neither MarsBMS nor Element3 Battery Technology shows ads.

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