Comparison

Gobel VRM vs Live BMS

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

Head to head
About

Gobel VRM

Features
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Gobel VRM is the ultimate power management companion for your Gobel Power home energy storage systems. Designed for both residential and professional use, this app provides real-time oversight and advanced control of your energy storage from anywhere in the world. Key Features: * Remote Monitoring: Connect via Wi-Fi to check your system status at any time, whether you are at home or on the go. * Multi-Installation Support: Easily manage multiple sites or installations from a single account—perfect for users with multiple properties or system installers. * Scalable Management: Built to handle large-scale setups, supporting up to 63 batteries per installation. * Deep Technical Insights: Access granular data for every unit, including: * Individual cell voltages for precise balancing checks. * Real-time temperature sensors to ensure safety. * Instant alarm notifications to alert you of any system faults or warnings. * Historical Data: Analyze performance trends with history curves, allowing you to track energy usage and battery health over time. Take full control of your energy independence with Gobel VRM.

About

Live BMS

Monitor multiple LiFePO4 batteries from a single dashboard. View real-time data like charge, voltage, temperature, and cycle count. Get estimates for time to full or empty, and track battery health and performance.

Highlights
  • Unified dashboard for all batteries
  • Real-time charge, voltage, and current
  • Per-cell voltage monitoring
  • Time to full/empty estimates
  • Battery bank grouping
  • Trip tracking and history
  • Remote output control
Features
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Live BMS puts every one of your lithium batteries on a single, beautiful dashboard — no more switching between manufacturer apps. Connect over Bluetooth to your LiFePO4 packs and watch what actually matters, live: state of charge, pack voltage, current, per-cell voltages, temperature, cycle count, and health. A liquid-fill charge ring and clear in/out power flow make each battery readable at a glance, and a running estimate tells you how long until the pack is full while charging or empty while it's under load. Built for people running more than one battery — on a boat, an RV, a van, or an off-grid solar setup. WATCH FROM ANYWHERE (OPTIONAL) Add the Live BMS Link, a small Wi-Fi bridge that sits with your batteries, and your dashboard keeps updating when you're nowhere near the boat. Without it, Live BMS works exactly as it always has — Bluetooth only, nothing leaves your phone. FEATURES • One dashboard for all your batteries, updating in real time • Auto-detects supported BMS units — no fiddling with settings • Live "time to full" and "time to empty" at the current rate • Battery banks: group the packs wired together and see one combined charge, power draw, and runtime • Trip tracking: compare where you started to now, burn rate, and days remaining at your current use • Per-cell voltage bars and imbalance so you can spot a weak cell • History charts for charge, voltage, and current • Remote output on/off, including a master switch for all batteries • Alerts for low charge, high temperature, and cell imbalance — with plain-language guidance on what to set • Optional Live BMS Link accessory for checking your batteries from anywhere • Fahrenheit or Celsius, and Light / Dark / System themes FREE VS PRO The free version shows live charge and voltage for one battery — so you can prove it works with your hardware before paying anything. A single $4.99 unlock adds everything else: full telemetry, trips, history, alerts, power control, banks, and unlimited batteries. SUPPORTED BATTERIES Works with LiTime, Power Queen, and Redodo LiFePO4 batteries, plus common JBD / Xiaoxiang, JK-BMS, and Daly BMS units. More families are being added. PRIVACY Live BMS has no accounts, no ads, and no analytics. It talks directly to your batteries over Bluetooth and stores your history on your phone. If you add the optional Live BMS Link, your own battery readings pass through our server so you can see them remotely — nothing else does, and none of it is tied to your name, your email, or anything that identifies you. Note: Live BMS is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LiTime, Power Queen, Redodo, or any BMS manufacturer.

Screenshots

Gobel VRM4 screens
Live BMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gobel VRM at 13.0 against Live BMS's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Gobel VRM versus Live BMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGobel VRMLive BMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLi GuipengTim Jones

In-app purchases

None

Gobel VRM

No in-app purchases

None

Live BMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gobel VRM free?
Gobel VRM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live BMS free?
Live BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gobel VRM or Live BMS have ads?
Neither Gobel VRM nor Live BMS shows ads.

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