SystemTank vs Battery Inventory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SystemTank
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SystemTank is a clean and professional device information dashboard designed to help you view key iPhone status indicators in one attractive screen. The app presents your device condition using a large water-tank style display, supported by a live trend chart and clear monitoring readings. It is designed for users who want a simple, visual and easy-to-read overview of device performance and storage status. SystemTank can show: CPU activity estimate Memory usage Flash storage usage Battery level Thermal status Network status CPU core information Low Power Mode status System uptime iOS version Live trend history The main dashboard focuses on clarity. Instead of showing complicated technical tables, SystemTank uses a visual tank-style presentation to make device load easier to understand at a glance. The Settings page includes device information, app information and important iOS platform notes. The app uses public iOS APIs and is designed as a lightweight device information dashboard. Key Features: One-page live device dashboard Large water-tank style monitoring display Live trend graph Memory and storage usage overview Battery and thermal status Professional dark dashboard design Local history storage No account required No subscription required No personal data collection SystemTank is useful for daily device awareness, quick checks before gaming or productivity work, and understanding your deviceβs current condition in a simple visual way.
Battery Inventory
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Every battery in your home and workshop, handled. Know what each device takes, keep spares in the drawer, and get a reminder before anything dies. For power tools, see which packs are charged and ready for the job. FOR YOUR HOME β’ Add the TV remote, smoke alarm, AirTag, car key, scale or thermostat in a tap. 36 common devices come with the right battery already filled in. β’ See exactly what each one takes: CR2032, CR2016, AA, AAA, 9V, LR44, hearing aid sizes and more. β’ Battery finder: search 357 and get LR44, search DL2032 and get CR2032. Or point your camera at the code on a coin cell. β’ Group devices by room: hallway, kitchen, garage. REMINDERS THAT MAKE SENSE β’ Smoke and CO alarms get a monthly test reminder and a clear change date. β’ Devices that fail quietly, like sensors and car keys, get a gentle "worth a check" with simple how-to-check steps. β’ Things that tell you themselves, like AirTags, don't nag you. β’ Log a change in one tap. The app learns how long batteries really last in each device. SPARES & SHOPPING LIST β’ A drawer for your spare batteries: swipe a card to add one or use one. β’ Set a minimum for each size. The shopping list fills itself in as devices come due, ready to share. WORKSHOP: POWER-TOOL PACKS β’ Track every cordless pack, charger and tool: charged, charging, in a tool, lent out or missing. β’ Plan a job and see which packs to charge, when, and on which charger. β’ Live charging progress and time to full. β’ Pack care: a nudge when a pack has been left full or empty too long, with the storage charge that keeps it healthy. β’ QR labels and NFC stickers: scan to open any pack. β’ Works with DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Ryobi, Einhell, Parkside, Hilti, Stihl, EGO and more. ALWAYS AT HAND β’ Home Screen widgets show what's due next. β’ Ask Siri which battery the TV remote takes, what's due, or log a change hands-free. β’ Made for iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account and no ads. Your data stays on your device, or in your own iCloud with Pro. FREE Up to 10 household devices, every reminder, smoke and CO alarm test reminders, spares, the shopping list, small and medium widgets, and a starter Workshop (3 packs, 1 charger, 2 tools). BATTERY INVENTORY PRO β’ Unlimited devices β’ The full Workshop: every pack, charger and tool, job planning and charge-done alerts β’ iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad β’ Large and Lock Screen widgets β’ CSV and PDF export, handy for insurance One purchase covers your family with Family Sharing. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your App Store account settings. A note on alarms: Battery Inventory sends reminders only. It can't see or test your alarms and doesn't replace the checks your alarm's maker recommends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SystemTank at none against Battery Inventory's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Battery Inventory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. SystemTank asks for nothing beyond the download.
SystemTank ships an update every 3 months, Battery Inventory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SystemTank | Battery Inventory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GlobalBIT Inc. | Tamas Bereczki |
In-app purchases
SystemTank
No in-app purchases
Battery Inventory
- Battery Inventory Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Battery Inventory Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
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