Comparison

Autodesk Fusion vs SmartBMS Utility

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

Head to head
About

Autodesk Fusion

Collaborate on 3D designs from anywhere with this mobile app. View, comment on, and share CAD models in over 100 formats. It works with a companion cloud-based desktop product for product design and development.

Highlights
  • View over 100 file formats
  • Collaborate on 3D designs
  • Comment on project activities
  • Share designs with stakeholders
  • Search and highlight parts
  • Offline data access
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Autodesk Fusion™ for iPhone and iPad lets you collaborate on 3D designs with anyone inside or outside your company. With the Fusion app, you have the flexibility to view and collaborate on your Fusion CAD models—anytime, anywhere. The app supports more than 100 file formats including DWG, SLDPRT, IPT, IAM, CATPART,IGES, STEP, STL, making it easy to share designs with your team, clients, partners, and friends. The free app works in conjunction with its companion cloud-based desktop product, Autodesk Fusion™, a 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool for product design and development. * To use Fusion for iPhone and iPad, you will need to sign in with your Fusion account information. FEATURES View • Upload and view more than 100 data formats including SLDPRT, SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, DWG, F3D, SMT, and DFX • View and track project activities and updates • Review large and small 3D designs and assemblies • Access design properties and complete parts lists • Isolate and hide components in the model for easy viewing • Navigate by touch with zoom, pan, and rotate Comment • Upload photos to share info or report project status • Comment on project activities Share • Share with stakeholders inside and outside your company • Share screenshots of the design with markups directly from the app Search • Search for parts in the model and see them automatically highlighted in the design SUPPORT: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/contact-support Optional Access + Storage: Store offline data if needed, so you can view your data anywhere, anytime + Photos: Access files or data stored on your device to view, share and markup + Camera: Take pictures such as drawings with app Fusion will still function even if a user does not give permissions to access these functions.

About

SmartBMS Utility

Optimize battery management and extend battery life with real-time monitoring and intelligent control. Receive important alerts and ensure data security with local storage. Compatible with JBD and Daly BMS.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Intelligent control for charging/discharging
  • Battery condition notifications
  • Local data storage for security
  • Easy integration with JBD/Daly BMS
Features
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Welcome to SmartBMS Utility, an advanced solution that helps you optimize energy management while extending the lifespan of your batteries. Our app lets you easily monitor and control your battery management system (BMS) right from your smartphone. With real-time monitoring, you can always keep an eye on your battery’s current state of charge, power consumption, and other important data. This allows you to make informed decisions about energy consumption and minimize potential energy waste. Our smart control system lets you customize settings to suit your individual needs. This enables you to optimally plan charging and discharging cycles and improve energy efficiency. The Smart BMS app keeps you informed about your battery’s status through notifications. Receive important alerts so you can respond to changes in a timely manner, ensuring the safety and longevity of your battery system. Your data is important to us. That’s why all information is stored only locally on your device to ensure security. You can rest assured that your data is protected. Our app is easy to integrate and compatible with the JBD, Daly, and JK BMS. Setup is straightforward, so you can start using SmartBMS Utility quickly and easily. Whether you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, a solar energy enthusiast, or looking to upgrade your camper, the Smart BMS app gives you the tools you need to unlock the full potential of your battery management system and promote sustainable energy use. Discover the possibilities of efficient and eco-friendly energy management with SmartBMS Utility. Download it now and start managing your energy more intelligently today! If you have any questions or need more information, we’re happy to help. Thank you for your interest in our app and your support!

Screenshots

Autodesk Fusion3 screens
SmartBMS Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Autodesk Fusion at Free against SmartBMS Utility's $9.99. Autodesk Fusion also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 12) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). SmartBMS Utility's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 60%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Autodesk Fusion is free to download; SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autodesk Fusion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Fusion has 4.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Autodesk Fusion's written reviews are positive against 71% of SmartBMS Utility's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Fusion ships an update monthly, SmartBMS Utility every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Autodesk Fusion versus SmartBMS Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FusionSmartBMS Utility
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (4.1K ratings) — better4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.1K — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Kuehner & Gehrke Development UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

Autodesk Fusion

All ratings4,095 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews801 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative31.0%

SmartBMS Utility

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.1%

Bugs and requests

Autodesk Fusion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to open files
  • White screens and rendering issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Frequent crashes on latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full editing capabilities on iPad
  • Ability to hide/show components
  • Improved rendering and visualization
  • Offline access and file management

SmartBMS Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Autodesk Fusion

No in-app purchases

None

SmartBMS Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Fusion free?
Autodesk Fusion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartBMS Utility free?
SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Fusion or SmartBMS Utility?
Autodesk Fusion is rated higher. Autodesk Fusion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while SmartBMS Utility averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Autodesk Fusion or SmartBMS Utility have ads?
Neither Autodesk Fusion nor SmartBMS Utility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Fusion or SmartBMS Utility?
Autodesk Fusion ships an update monthly, and SmartBMS Utility every 2 months. Most recently, Autodesk Fusion was updated on November 3, 2026 and SmartBMS Utility on November 3, 2026.

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