Smart eControl vs Rolec EVO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart eControl
Control your heater with advanced features like thermostatic regulation and a seven-day timer. Adjust flame effect brightness and ember flicker for a personalized experience.
- Thermostatic heater control
- Seven-day programmable timer
- Flame effect brightness adjustment
- Ember flicker control
- Remote operation
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The advanced features of the app allow for thermostatic control of the heater, a seven day timer allowing for a single event to be set each day and brightness adjustment of the flame effect with ember flicker control.
Rolec EVO
Manage your electric vehicle charger with this app. Set charging schedules, integrate with smart tariffs for cost savings, and choose from multiple charging modes. Monitor your EV's charging status and access usage analytics.
- Set charging schedules
- Integrate with smart tariffs
- Multiple charging modes (Plug & go, ECO, Eco+)
- Surplus solar compatibility
- RFID activation
- View charging state
- Usage analytics
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Rolec EVO App The EVO app gives users full control of their charger including the ability to set charging schedules and integrate with smart tariffs to save on off-peak rates. Enjoy a seamless charging experience via app or RFID card ensuring your EV will be ready for your next electrified adventure. App features: • 3 charging modes: Plug & go, ECO (solar + grid), Eco+ (solar only) • Surplus solar compatible • Schedule charging • RFID activation • View charging state • Multi user access • Usage analytics • Fault notifications • Security log & alerts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart eControl at fortnightly against Rolec EVO's every 2 months. Smart eControl also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 9%) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart eControl ships an update fortnightly, Rolec EVO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart eControl | Rolec EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flamerite Fires | Rolec Services Ltd |
Customer experience
Smart eControl
Rolec EVO
In-app purchases
Smart eControl
No in-app purchases
Rolec EVO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart eControl free?
Is Rolec EVO free?
Do Smart eControl or Rolec EVO have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart eControl or Rolec EVO?
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