Comparison

iotGizmo vs EV ChargeMate

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

Head to head
About

iotGizmo

Features
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IotGizmo Corporation has developed a home automation application that works on IotGizmo hardware. This application running on smart phone controls Home Thermostat via celluar network or WIFI network talks to a cloud server. Using this application home owner can control house temperatures by activating Heat/Cold/Fan modes of the iotGizmo thermostat. This application has ability to 'Schedule Seven Day Programming' or 'One Day' programming to HEAT/COOL the house. This application can initialize iotGizmo thermostat WIFI password via smart-config protocol. Future release of iotGizmo application also monitors amount of time heating/cooling system has been used and could compute energy usage using back-end cloud servers and email an 'Energy Consumption Report'. This application has basic functionality to add a device, remove a device and has been written to primarily control iotGizmo's Thermostats, Dimmers, Socket and LED Bulbs. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

About

EV ChargeMate

Features
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EV ChargeMate โ€“ Smart Home EV Charger App EV ChargeMate is designed specifically for home electric vehicle chargers, delivering a smart, safe, and efficient charging experience. With the app, users can monitor charging status in real time from anywhere, remotely start or stop charging, schedule charging sessions, and view detailed charging history and electricity cost data. The app also supports charger sharing, making it convenient for family members to use together. A built-in safety alert system actively monitors for faults or abnormalities to ensure reliable and secure home charging.

Screenshots

iotGizmo4 screens
EV ChargeMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EV ChargeMate at 13.0 against iotGizmo's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iotGizmo ships an update every 2 months, EV ChargeMate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
iotGizmo versus EV ChargeMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriotGizmoEV ChargeMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIOTGIZMO CorporationShenzhen Amoeba New Energy Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

iotGizmo

No in-app purchases

None

EV ChargeMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iotGizmo free?
iotGizmo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV ChargeMate free?
EV ChargeMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iotGizmo or EV ChargeMate have ads?
Neither iotGizmo nor EV ChargeMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iotGizmo or EV ChargeMate?
iotGizmo ships an update every 2 months, and EV ChargeMate every 5 weeks. Most recently, iotGizmo was updated on November 6, 2026 and EV ChargeMate on November 8, 2026.

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