Comparison

KBMS vs BatteryPilot

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

Head to head
About

KBMS

Monitor your KiloVault HLX+ Lithium batteries with this open-source application. View real-time charging and discharging status, battery health, temperatures, and cell voltages. Receive immediate alerts and protection state notifications.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging/discharging status
  • Battery health monitoring
  • Internal temperature display
  • Cell voltage readings
  • Alerts and protection states
  • Intuitive dashboard
Features
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Keep a close eye on your power system with the KiloVault Battery Monitoring System (KBMS). Designed specifically for KiloVault HLX+ Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, KBMS provides a clean, reliable, and open-source interface to replace the discontinued vendor application. Whether you are sailing offshore, living off-grid, or traveling in your RV, KBMS connects your batteries to your phone or tablet to provide the critical data you need to manage your energy storage. Key Features: Real-Time Monitoring: View live charging and discharging status. Health & Safety: Check battery health, internal temperatures, and cell voltages. Alerts & Status: Get immediate visibility into battery alerts and protection states. Modern Interface: A fast, lightweight, and intuitive dashboard designed for modern iOS devices. KBMS is a community-driven, open-source project dedicated to keeping KiloVault owners powered up.

About

BatteryPilot

Features
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BatteryPilot turns your battery into a game you can win. Get a single, clear Battery Score that tells you how healthy your charge is right now — and see exactly how you stack up against users worldwide on the global leaderboard. KNOW YOUR BATTERY • A real-time Battery Score from 0–100 • Accurate runtime predictions based on your usage • A forecast graph that shows where your battery is heading today CLIMB THE RANKING • Compete on a global leaderboard powered by iCloud • Earn your way from Bronze to Diamond • See your rank, your tier, and how far you are from the next one BOOST WHEN IT COUNTS • One tap to squeeze more time out of a low battery • Adjusts your screen and runs your own Boost shortcut • See the extra runtime you gain, instantly UNDERSTAND WHAT DRAINS YOU • See which activities cost you the most battery • Smart, personalized insights into your habits • Profiles for Work, Travel, and Emergency situations ON YOUR HOME SCREEN • A clean widget with your score and remaining time • Always a glance away PREMIUM Upgrade to BatteryPilot Premium for unlimited boosts and a completely ad-free experience. Start with a 7-day free trial, then €2.99/month or €29.99/year. Cancel anytime. A note on accuracy: iOS does not expose exact per-app battery data, so the “top consumers” and AI insights are intelligent estimates designed to guide your habits — not exact measurements. Your battery data stays private on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

KBMS4 screens
BatteryPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KBMS at none against BatteryPilot's 2. KBMS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BatteryPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KBMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
KBMS versus BatteryPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBMSBatteryPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDavid CoonGijs Broekstra

In-app purchases

None

KBMS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

BatteryPilot

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is KBMS free?
KBMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BatteryPilot free?
BatteryPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KBMS or BatteryPilot have ads?
BatteryPilot shows ads; KBMS does not.

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