# Wallbox vs U

The clearest difference is rating: Wallbox at 4.5 against U's 1.9. Wallbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 8). U's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wallbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallbox has 3.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Wallbox's written reviews are positive against 12% of U's.

Wallbox ships an update fortnightly, U every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wallbox | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallbox/id1188288011/reviews)** | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **31.4% of reviews** | 12.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 164 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188286840) | [BFT SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/699617160) |

## What reviewers say

### Wallbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallbox/id1188288011)

Manage your electric vehicle charging from anywhere with this app. Schedule charging to save money, monitor energy usage, and control your charger remotely. It offers advanced energy management features and access to public charging points.

**Highlights:** Smart charging schedules, Remote charger control, Energy consumption tracking, Remote lock/unlock, Solar EV charging, Dynamic load balancing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient and easy
- 🚀 Compact, fast, efficient
- 🚀 Exceptional support
- 🚀 Charging made easy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Poor app usability
- 🐛 Frequent issues

**Reported bugs**

- App login issues
- Inability to update firmware
- Charger disconnects from Wi-Fi
- Scheduled charging not working
- Inaccurate energy reporting

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users to access charger
- Add charge limit option
- Improve energy insights and data visualization
- Add off-grid mode
- Improve scheduling and automation


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915)

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

**Highlights:** Remote open/close/stop of automation systems, Real-time status monitoring, Automatic opening via GPS proximity, Scenario creation for multiple automations, Easy user function sharing, Administrator control over user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wallbox free?

Wallbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wallbox or U?

Wallbox is rated higher. Wallbox averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while U averages 1.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Wallbox or U have ads?

Neither Wallbox nor U shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wallbox or U?

Wallbox ships an update fortnightly, and U every 5 months. Most recently, Wallbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and U on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*