Comparison

dcConnect vs BMS VersionX

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

Head to head
About

dcConnect

Monitor your commercial electric vehicle's battery system with this app, which pairs with a Bluetooth module to provide real-time insights into State of Charge and Health. Track battery data, troubleshoot issues, and receive alerts for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery system insights
  • State of Charge (SOC) monitoring
  • State of Health (SOH) calculation
  • Battery data recording and communication
  • Troubleshooting diagnostics
  • Alerts and reminders
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The dcConnect Wireless Vehicle Monitoring System (wVMS) is a Bluetooth Smart low-energy module designed to be installed on board a commercial/industrial electric vehicle and paired with the dcConnect app to provide never before possible insights into the vehicle’s battery system. The wVMS module continuously monitors the battery system with industry-leading accuracy and uses proprietary algorithms to determine State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH) for deep-cycle lead-acid battery systems. The dcConnect app can be connected during vehicle use to provide dashboard data, as well as an optional wireless lockout, or only connected periodically to download new history records and send them via email or use the real-time diagnostics to help troubleshoot vehicle issues. Note: This app will only work if you have a dcConnect wVMS Bluetooth Smart module. Visit dcConnect.co to find out where you can purchase a module. Key features: + On-board module for 24, 36, or 48-volt deep-cycle lead-acid battery systems + Bluetooth Smart wireless + Monitoring, recording, and communicating of vehicle battery data + Current, Ah, voltage, temperature, and time + SOC during vehicle use + SOC and time remaining while charging + State of health (SOH) + Alerts and reminders + Complete battery pack history + Best-in-class accuracy + Low DC power requirements + Optional wireless lockout + Automotive-grade packaging + Made in the USA

About

BMS VersionX

Features
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* Energy Usage Data - Monitors energy consumption. E.g., source of power - raw power or generator power. * Fire Alarm Panels - Get meaningful data and notifications on fire panels and alarms. VersionX BMS take fire safety to a new level. * HVAC Monitoring - Monitor your buildings' air quality & HVAC in a single dashboard. * Alerts & Notifications - Stay updated with alerts and notifications, be it timely servicing or preventing accidents. * Energy Expense Data - VersionX BMS automatically translates energy usage into expense. View energy expense data. * Fire Pumps - Fire pump - the water pump reserved to fight fire is critical. VersionX BMS automates pump data. * Temperature & Humidity - Our building automation system offers temperature and humidity data and alerts in a dashboard. * Drill Down Reports - VersionX BMS presents data in drill down dashboard & reports - centralised, customisable, easy to use. * Water & Diesel Levels - Automatically checks water & diesel levels. VersionX building management system eliminates manual checks. * Hydrants & Sprinklers - Stay alert. VersionX building management software provides automated checks on hydrants & sprinklers. * Multi-Site Monitoring - VersionX BMS works centrally. Monitor multiple buildings from different sites in a single dashboard. * Analytics & Usage History - VersionX BMS provides detailed, meaningful reports & history. Makes building and fire safety compliance a cakewalk.

Screenshots

dcConnect4 screens
BMS VersionX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: dcConnect at 7.0 against BMS VersionX's 17.6. 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
dcConnect versus BMS VersionX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdcConnectBMS VersionX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLester ElectricalVersionX

In-app purchases

None

dcConnect

No in-app purchases

None

BMS VersionX

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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