Comparison

Worthless Controls 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

Worthless Controls

This app provides comprehensive tuning and telemetry for electric vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect via Bluetooth to adjust parameters, monitor live data, and record rides for e-motorcycles, scooters, e-bikes, and e-skates.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Full parameter tuning for controllers
  • Live data dashboards
  • Battery BMS monitoring
  • Ride data logging and export
  • Firmware flashing
  • Remote controller adjustment
Features
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Worthless Controls is the most complete tuning and telemetry app for electric-vehicle motor controllers and battery systems. Connect over Bluetooth and take full control of your build — whether you ride an e-motorcycle, scooter, e-bike, or e-skate. CONTROLLERS • FarDriver — full parameter tuning • VESC — profiles, live data, and configuration • VOTOL — telemetry and parameter editing BATTERY (BMS) • JBD, JK, ANT, DALY and more — voltage, current, SOC, cell balance, temps, and protection status at a glance LIVE DASHBOARDS • Full-screen race dashboard: speed, RPM, power, temps, and trip data • Classic gauge dashboard with multiple styles • Optional GPS speed and real-time charts TUNE EVERYTHING • Speed, current, regen, throttle response, field weakening, and dozens more parameters • Edit RPM and torque curves visually • Wheel-size and battery calibration for accurate speed and range RECORD YOUR RIDES • Data logging with configurable metrics and CSV export • Log viewer with charts and a GPS map of your route • Efficiency tracking and range estimation AND MORE • Flash controller firmware (.bin/.hex) right from your phone • Remote sharing — let a tuner adjust your controller from anywhere • Drag and lap timer with a leaderboard • Connect multiple devices at once Some advanced features require a one-time Pro unlock. No subscriptions, no ads — buy once, yours forever. Not affiliated with FarDriver, VESC, VOTOL, or any BMS maker. Adjusting controller parameters and flashing firmware carries risk — use at your own discretion.

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

Worthless Controls4 screens
BMS by GDriver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Worthless Controls at none against BMS by GDriver's 1. Worthless Controls also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Worthless Controls asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Worthless Controls ships an update every 4 days, BMS by GDriver every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Worthless Controls versus BMS by GDriver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorthless ControlsBMS by GDriver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAYLOR HAYDEN SMYTHEamon Almiladi

In-app purchases

None

Worthless Controls

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BMS by GDriver

One-time1
  • BMS Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Worthless Controls free?
Worthless Controls 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 Worthless Controls or BMS by GDriver have ads?
Neither Worthless Controls nor BMS by GDriver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Worthless Controls or BMS by GDriver?
Worthless Controls ships an update every 4 days, and BMS by GDriver every 8 days. Most recently, Worthless Controls was updated on October 10, 2026 and BMS by GDriver on October 3, 2026.

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