BatteryCheck vs Tow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BatteryCheck
This app provides real-time battery management data by wirelessly connecting to a deep cycle battery system. It allows users to monitor volts, amps, time remaining, temperature, and battery health via a smartphone. The system offers easy installation and automatic alarm warnings for effective battery energy management.
- Real-time battery data (volts, amps, temp)
- Time remaining and state of charge
- Battery health monitoring
- Wireless Bluetooth communication
- Automatic alarm warnings
- Supports multiple battery configurations
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The BatteryCheck is an easy to install device that sets a new standard in battery management systems. This innovative product connects to your deep cycle battery and communicates wirelessly with smart phones. The BatteryCheck provides real time battery management data that allows you to effectively manage remaining battery energy via a simple to use app. Key features > Communicates via Bluetooth with smart phones > Instant real time data - view information including volts and amps, time remaining, temperature, battery status, state of charge and battery health > Easy installation – no mechanical expertise required > Works with multiple batteries when in parallel (7Ah-800Ah Battery Bank) > Internal shunt capacity - 80 amps continuous > Set automatic alarm warnings via app > Compatible with any deep cycle 12 or 24V Lead Acid, AGM and Gel 7Ah-800Ah battery Note: This application will only work if you have a BatteryCheck which can be purchased at TeamBMPRO.com
Tow
This application interfaces with a specific Bluetooth-enabled brake controller, offering control and testing capabilities. It utilizes inertia-sensing technology for smooth towing experiences, suitable for various hauling situations.
- Connects to Tow-Pro Link Brake Controller
- Inertia-sensing technology
- Smooth day-to-day hauling
- Highway towing control
- Test brake controller functionality
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Connect the Tow-Pro app to your Tow-Pro Link Brake Controller. Tow-Pro app for interfacing with a range of REDARC Bluetooth enabled brake controllers, featuring inertia-sensing technology for smooth day-to-day hauling or highway towing. The app provides the ability to test and control the REDARC Tow-Pro Link Brake Controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tow at 2.5 against BatteryCheck's 1.0. BatteryCheck's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tow holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of BatteryCheck's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BatteryCheck ships an update every 3 months, Tow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BatteryCheck | Tow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BM PRO | Redarc Electronics |
Customer experience
BatteryCheck
Tow
In-app purchases
BatteryCheck
No in-app purchases
Tow
No in-app purchases
