Comparison

Penguin Power vs Drive Volts

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

Head to head
About

Penguin Power

Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

About

Drive Volts

Features
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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) — live battery percentage • Pack voltage and current • Individual cell voltages — 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 3S–24S lithium packs (Li-ion, LiFePO4) DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Clean, minimal dashboard — 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.

Screenshots

Penguin Power4 screens
Drive Volts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Penguin Power versus Drive Volts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenguin PowerDrive Volts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaco Frans JelgersmaBlumos Labs Private Limited

In-app purchases

None

Penguin Power

No in-app purchases

None

Drive Volts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Penguin Power free?
Penguin Power is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drive Volts free?
Drive Volts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Penguin Power or Drive Volts have ads?
Neither Penguin Power nor Drive Volts shows ads.

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