Comparison

UniFi vs CTEK App

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

Head to head
About

UniFi

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Centralized network management
  • WiFi setup and configuration
  • Traffic routing
  • Single-tap VPN access
  • Client and network analytics
Features
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics

About

CTEK App

This app connects to compatible CTEK charging products via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, offering remote control and enhanced features. Monitor charging status, schedule EV charging, and access special modes for battery reconditioning or power supply.

Highlights
  • Remote charging control
  • Charging scheduling
  • Battery reconditioning modes
  • 12V power supply mode
  • Charging history tracking
  • Product status monitoring
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CTEK APP The CTEK APP keeps you on top of all your compatible CTEK charging products, right there in the palm of your hand. Quickly installed and simple to use, the CTEK APP syncs your CTEK products to your smartphone via BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi, or by using BLUETOOTH® only.* From the clear, easy to read home page you can check the status of all CTEK products that are within range and unlock extra product features to give you even more control. It’s designed to work effortlessly with all compatible CTEK products, including the NJORD® GO portable EV charger** and the CTEK CS ONE smart charger. Get the most out of your NJORD® GO EV charger The CTEK APP gives you total control over how and when you charge your EV with your NJORD® GO. Simply connect it to the app over BLUETOOTH® or Wi-Fi and you can: • Access additional NJORD® GO features and functions • Start, stop and pause charging remotely, and enable or disable auto start • Schedule charging for any time of day • Increase or lower the output current during heavy domestic power usage • Record and display your entire charging history Open up additional features on your CS ONE smart charger • Connects automatically over BLUETOOTH® • Revive deeply discharged batteries using the ‘RECOND’ reconditioning mode • Select ‘LITHIUM WAKE UP’ for lithium-ion batteries with Under Voltage Protection (UVP) • Turn your CS ONE into a 12V power supply using ‘SUPPLY’ mode to support the battery during service work • Displays charger voltage and amperage All you need in a single app The CTEK APP also gives you access to a range of additional functions, including: • Quick connection to the CTEK customer support team • Comprehensive product FAQs and troubleshooting • Easy access to terms and conditions The CTEK APP is compatible with most CTEK connected products. If you need any more information on compatibility, check the app and product user manuals or get in touch with our customer support team. What’s New • Support for CTEK CS ONE chargers • Full charging history page (NJORD GO only) • Date filtering in history page (NJORD GO only) • General bug fixes * BLUETOOTH® and Wi-Fi compatibility is subject to product type. Some connected product functions might not be available. ** We call the NJORD® GO an ‘EV charger’ but technically speaking, it’s ‘Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment’ (EVSE) that provides a safe supply of electricity to power the on-board battery charger in your EV. Most people use the term ‘EV charger’ so to keep things simple, we’re going to use this term as well.

Screenshots

UniFi4 screens
CTEK App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniFi at 4.7 against CTEK App's 2.0. UniFi also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 12%) and ratings volume (23K vs 1). CTEK App's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniFi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 23K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of UniFi's written reviews are positive against 12% of CTEK App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniFi ships an update every 2 weeks, CTEK App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
UniFi versus CTEK App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniFiCTEK App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews — better12.2% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size475 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbiquiti Inc.Ctek Sweden AB

Customer experience

UniFi

All ratings22,912 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews750 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative41.2%

CTEK App

Written reviews41 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative85.4%

Bugs and requests

UniFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to local controller
  • Incorrect device status and client information
  • Frequent sign-outs and login issues
  • Speed test and throughput data not working
  • Topology view showing incorrect network layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Ability to set time-based data usage reports
  • Support for local-only network management
  • Improved 2FA and authentication experience
  • Apple Watch app for emergency reboots

CTEK App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UniFi

No in-app purchases

None

CTEK App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniFi free?
UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CTEK App free?
CTEK App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniFi or CTEK App?
UniFi is rated higher. UniFi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while CTEK App averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UniFi or CTEK App have ads?
Neither UniFi nor CTEK App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniFi or CTEK App?
UniFi ships an update every 2 weeks, and CTEK App monthly. Most recently, UniFi was updated on September 25, 2026 and CTEK App on September 10, 2026.

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