# JK BMS vs BMS Pal

The clearest difference is rating: BMS Pal at 5.0 against JK BMS's 4.1. BMS Pal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). JK BMS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BMS Pal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. JK BMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

BMS Pal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JK BMS has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of JK BMS's written reviews are positive against 100% of BMS Pal's.

JK BMS ships an update weekly, BMS Pal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JK BMS | BMS Pal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jk-bms/id6773679719/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bms-pal/id6806738803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [鹏 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425725690) | [Inquiring Minds, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806738805) |

## What reviewers say

### JK BMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jk-bms/id6773679719)

This application connects to battery management systems via Bluetooth to monitor and control active equalizers. It allows users to view real-time status and adjust operating parameters for battery management equipment.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Real-time status monitoring, Operating parameter setting, Battery management equipment control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BMS Pal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bms-pal/id6806738803)

Consolidate data from various battery management systems into a single, live list. Monitor state of charge, voltage, current, and more with detailed per-cell views and historical charts. Offers advanced features like capacity testing and AI-powered sanity checks for your battery packs.

**Highlights:** Live telemetry from multiple BMS, Per-cell voltage and balancing indicators, Protection alerts in plain language, Group packs for combined readings, Capacity test and history logging, Chemistry detection and override, AI-powered sanity checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Additional Sanity Checks | $2.00 | one-time |
| BMS Pal Unlock (Lifetime) | $5.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JK BMS free?

JK BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BMS Pal free?

BMS Pal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JK BMS or BMS Pal?

BMS Pal is rated higher. JK BMS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BMS Pal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do JK BMS or BMS Pal have ads?

Neither JK BMS nor BMS Pal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JK BMS or BMS Pal?

JK BMS ships an update weekly, and BMS Pal every 5 days. Most recently, JK BMS was updated on November 10, 2026 and BMS Pal on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*