Comparison

NFC CellMonitor vs CellLog

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

Head to head
About

NFC CellMonitor

Features
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NFC CellMonitor is a professional yet easy-to-use app for reading and analyzing battery data from compatible NFC tags. With a quick scan, you can instantly view critical battery information in a clean and structured layout, helping you diagnose issues faster and keep maintenance records organized. Key data you can read: Battery percentage Total voltage and current Temperature Cycle count Usage months Series and parallel configuration Alarm status and alarm sequence Cell-level voltages Why users choose NFC CellMonitor: Fast NFC scanning workflow with clear results Reliable scan history for tracking battery behavior over time Grouped records by tag ID for easier management Quick comparison across historical scans Bilingual interface (English / Chinese) for international teams Advanced tools (Debug Mode): Raw NFC page decoding view Write-back support for compatible tags Use cases: Battery inspection and maintenance Workshop diagnostics Field service troubleshooting Prototype and lab validation Long-term battery performance tracking NFC CellMonitor is designed for technicians, engineers, makers, and advanced users who need a practical mobile tool for NFC-based battery data workflows. Important notes: Requires an NFC-capable iPhone. Data visibility depends on tag format and compatibility. Advanced actions are intended for experienced users in Debug Mode.

About

CellLog

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CellLog is a per-pack logbook for LiPo, LiHV and Li-ion batteries. Track every pack you own โ€” cycles, internal resistance, swelling and storage voltage โ€” and retire packs on data, not guesswork. MADE FOR RC, FPV, DRONE & AIRSOFT Whether you fly quads, planes and helis, drive RC cars or run airsoft AEGs, your packs age with every charge. CellLog keeps one clean record per battery, so you always know which pack is fresh and which is on its way out. BATTERY REGISTRY - Register each pack: chemistry (LiPo / LiHV / Li-ion), cell count, capacity, C-rating, purchase date, baseline IR - See your whole fleet at a glance with health badges: Healthy, Watch, Retire CYCLE COUNTER - Tap "+1 Cycle" after each charge - that is all it takes - A cycle gauge fills toward your retirement limit, one colored block per log HEALTH CHECKS - Log internal resistance per cell, swelling and storage voltage - IR trend chart shows rising resistance before the pack lets you down RETIRE SIGNAL - Set your own rules: cycle limit and IR rise limit - CellLog flags packs to watch and packs to retire - with the numbers to back it up NFC TAGS - Stick an NFC tag on a battery, link it once, then tap to open that pack instantly - Write tags right from the app YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS - Everything is stored on your device - no account, no cloud, no tracking - Export your full logbook to CSV anytime CellLog is free to try with your first packs. One single purchase unlocks unlimited batteries, NFC tag writing, full-history charts and CSV export - forever, on all your devices.

Screenshots

NFC CellMonitor4 screens
CellLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFC CellMonitor at none against CellLog's 1. NFC CellMonitor also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. CellLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NFC CellMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
NFC CellMonitor versus CellLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC CellMonitorCellLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTools Tec Co., LtdYoshifumi Sato

In-app purchases

None

NFC CellMonitor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CellLog

One-time1
  • CellLog Pro$9.99

Questions

Is NFC CellMonitor free?
NFC CellMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellLog free?
CellLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NFC CellMonitor or CellLog have ads?
Neither NFC CellMonitor nor CellLog shows ads.

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