Comparison

Live BMS vs BMS by GDriver

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

Head to head
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.

About

BMS by GDriver

Features
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BMS by GDriver provides full ANT BMS integration and telemetry monitoring for compatible JK, Daly, and JBD battery management systems. FULL ANT BMS INTEGRATION Connect to a compatible ANT BMS over Bluetooth for live telemetry, guided battery setup, parameter reading and configuration, and BMS controls such as charging, discharging, and balancing. TELEMETRY FOR JK, DALY, AND JBD BMS Connect to compatible JK, Daly, and JBD BMS hardware for read-only telemetry monitoring, session logging, and battery insights. Parameter configuration and BMS controls are available only for ANT BMS. COMPATIBILITY Compatibility and available features can vary by BMS hardware, Bluetooth module, protocol, and firmware. LIVE BATTERY DASHBOARD Follow pack voltage, current, power, state of charge, cell voltages, voltage spread, temperatures, protection states, and other data exposed by your connected BMS. LOCAL LOGGING AND INSIGHTS Record battery sessions on your device and review the latest completed session and its core summary for free. See duration, sample count, maximum power, widest cell spread, and the fault timeline without BMS Pro. BMS PRO — A SEPARATE ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock full log history, deeper report metrics, charts, cloud analysis, and future premium insights with BMS Pro. BMS Pro is a one-time purchase for this app and is separate from GDriver Pro in the Ride app. READ-ONLY DEMO MODE No battery or account is required to explore. Choose Explore demo on the sign-in screen to open a deterministic connected ANT pack, live telemetry, and an 18-minute sample log. Demo mode is read-only and does not upload data. OPTIONAL NOTIFICATIONS Enable low-battery and battery-health alerts when you want them. Notification permission is requested only after you choose to enable notifications. Bluetooth access is required for live BMS connections. BMS by GDriver does not request location access.

Screenshots

Live BMS4 screens
BMS by GDriver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live BMS at none against BMS by GDriver's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. BMS by GDriver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live BMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live BMS ships an update every 6 days, BMS by GDriver every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Live BMS versus BMS by GDriver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive BMSBMS by GDriver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim JonesEamon Almiladi

In-app purchases

None

Live BMS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS by GDriver

One-time1
  • BMS Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Live BMS free?
Live BMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BMS by GDriver free?
BMS by GDriver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Live BMS or BMS by GDriver have ads?
Neither Live BMS nor BMS by GDriver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live BMS or BMS by GDriver?
Live BMS ships an update every 6 days, and BMS by GDriver every 8 days. Most recently, Live BMS was updated on October 14, 2026 and BMS by GDriver on October 20, 2026.

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