ChargerConnect vs Ethium E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargerConnect
This app connects wirelessly to compatible battery chargers via Bluetooth. It allows users to view diagnostic information and configure charging settings. The application also offers cloud connectivity for enhanced data management.
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Diagnostic information display
- Battery charger configuration
- Cloud connectivity
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The Charger Connect application interfaces wirelessly with Summit II battery chargers over Bluetooth Smart. Key features: + Displays diagnostic information related to battery charges + Allows users to configure battery charges + Cloud connectivity
Ethium E
This business application provides real-time management information for industrial battery fleets. It helps reduce ownership costs and offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities for industrial environments.
- Real-time fleet management
- Industrial battery monitoring
- Cost of ownership reduction
- Anywhere and anytime access
- Industrial environment focus
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Manage your fleet anywhere & anytime. A system developed to meet the stringent demands of industrial environments that helps provide real-time management information and reduce the total cost of ownership of industrial battery fleets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ethium E at 5.0 against ChargerConnect's 2.3. Ethium E also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). ChargerConnect's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ethium E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargerConnect has 125 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ChargerConnect ships an update every 3 months, Ethium E fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargerConnect | Ethium E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (125 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lester Electrical | EControls Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
ChargerConnect
Ethium E
Bugs and requests
ChargerConnect
Reported bugs
14 issues- App shows 'No charger found' after initial connection
- Bluetooth disconnects when app is closed normally
- App crashes when attempting to read charger data
- Battery charge percentage displays 100% when charger unplugged
- App requires reinstallation to reconnect
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- Charger LED lights flash but app fails to connect
- Profile selection greyed out and inaccessible
- App cycles through scanning loop indefinitely
- Conflicting charge state information displayed
- App fails after iOS/Android system updates
- Charger interrupts charging when app connects
- Cannot save battery profile settings
- App not found in Bluetooth device list after first use
- Login required repeatedly for profile changes
Requested features
13 requests- WiFi connectivity instead of Bluetooth
- Offline mode for areas with poor cell service
- Lithium battery profile support
- Reset button on charger hardware
- Disconnect button prominently displayed in app dashboard
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- Automatic app disconnection on exit
- Error messages with troubleshooting guidance
- Support for 36V charging systems
- FAQ section explaining battery terminology
- Battery status display when charger unplugged
- Cloud profile download functionality
- Regular app updates and bug fixes
- Improved customer support responsiveness
Ethium E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChargerConnect
No in-app purchases
Ethium E
No in-app purchases
