Penguin Power vs Drive Volts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Penguin Power
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Penguin Power is the official app from Penguinlife for Penguin Powerbag owners. Check your battery status at a glance over Bluetooth ā stable, fast and hassle-free. WHAT YOU SEE ⢠State of charge (SOC) as a percentage ⢠Voltage and live current (charging or discharging) ⢠Remaining runtime at your current consumption ("Time to go") ⢠Individual cell voltages and temperatures ⢠State of health, capacity and charge cycle count MULTIPLE POWERBAGS Pair up to 8 Penguin Powerbags and give each one a recognisable name. Never wonder which battery is which again ā handy when you have several on board or in the camper. QUICK CHECK "Any Powerbag" instantly shows all nearby Penguin Powerbags, even without pairing them. Perfect for a fast status check. SAFE AND PRIVATE The app is strictly read-only ā you cannot change any settings on the battery itself. No account, no tracking, no cloud. All data stays on your phone. ABOUT PENGUINLIFE Penguin Power is made by Penguinlife, the maker of the Penguin Powerbag. The Penguin Powerbag is a 48V lithium battery (LFP) in a carry bag, designed for electric boats, campers and off-grid use. PLEASE NOTE This app works exclusively with the Penguin Powerbag, available only at penguinlife.nl. Without a Penguin Powerbag the app has no function. Questions or feedback? Visit penguinlife.nl or follow us on Instagram @penguin_nl.
Drive Volts
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Drive Volts is a professional battery management system (BMS) monitor for lithium battery packs. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your JBD or JK BMS and get real-time data at your fingertips. REAL-TIME MONITORING ⢠State of Charge (SOC) ā live battery percentage ⢠Pack voltage and current ⢠Individual cell voltages ā spot weak cells instantly ⢠Battery temperature sensors ⢠Remaining capacity (Ah) ⢠Charge and discharge cycles SMART ALERTS ⢠Over-voltage and under-voltage cell detection ⢠Over-temperature warnings ⢠Balancing status per cell BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY ⢠Supports JBD (Jiabaida) BMS ⢠Supports JK BMS ⢠Automatic device discovery and reconnection ⢠Works with most 3Sā24S lithium packs (Li-ion, LiFePO4) DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS ⢠Clean, minimal dashboard ā no clutter ⢠Detailed cell-level breakdown ⢠Ideal for EV batteries, solar storage, e-bikes, and custom battery packs No account required. No internet needed. All data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Drive Volts at 3 against Penguin Power's 1. Drive Volts also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Penguin Power | Drive Volts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taco Frans Jelgersma | Blumos Labs Private Limited |
In-app purchases
Penguin Power
No in-app purchases
Drive Volts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Penguin Power or Drive Volts have ads?
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