Comparison

Weconn Plug vs OVMS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Weconn Plug

Control your smart plugs remotely with this app. Manage multiple devices, set timers, monitor power consumption, and share access with others. It allows for local WiFi control and provides a history of device activity.

Highlights
  • Remote smart plug control
  • Timer and scheduling
  • Power consumption monitoring
  • Multiple user control
  • Device sharing
  • Local WiFi control
  • Control history
Features
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1.The APP should be used in conjuction with Weconn smart plug. 2.Registration,log in,visitor log in, 3.Multiple user control 4.The first time to use,user need to add device in APP,connect Weconn plug to WiFi mobile phone connected,then restore plug factory settings. 5.Local control Weconn plug via WiFi 6.Set timer, 7.Set authority management. 8.Group control 9.Power monitoring and electricity consumption statistics 10.Device share 11.Control history view

About

OVMS Connect

Take full command of your electric vehicle with this powerful client for the Open Vehicle Monitoring System. Monitor your car's data, control features, and track its location directly from your device without intermediaries.

Highlights
  • At-a-glance dashboard
  • Interactive vehicle visualization
  • Customizable commands
  • Live map and tracking
  • Deep-dive telemetry
  • Hacker's console
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Take full command of your electric vehicle with OVMS Connect, the powerful and customizable client for the Open Vehicle Monitoring System (OVMS). Built for EV enthusiasts, by EV enthusiasts, this app connects directly to your MQTT broker of choice, putting you in the driver's seat of your vehicle's data and controls. No clouds, no subscriptions, no middlemen. Just a direct, secure, and feature-rich connection to your car. KEY FEATURES: Sleek At-a-Glance Dashboard: Monitor your State of Charge (SoC), estimated range, odometer, charging status, and live power usage on a clean, modern dashboard. Interactive Vehicle View: Visualize your vehicle's status with an interactive top-down view. Instantly see open doors, trunk, hood, charge port status, and active headlights. Get detailed TPMS data for each tyre overlaid directly on the visual. Powerful & Customizable Commands: Go beyond the basics. In addition to standard commands like lock/unlock and climate control, you can create, save, and manage your own custom commands for anything your vehicle supports. Configurable Dashboard Actions: Pin your most-used standard or custom commands directly to the main dashboard for lightning-fast access to the features you care about most. Live Map & Tracking: Track your EV in real-time on a live map. View your car's location, your phone's location, and see a history of your trail. Deep-Dive Telemetry: For the true data enthusiast! Dive into detailed screens for every aspect of your vehicle: HV Battery: View cell-level voltage and temperature graphs, SoH, and more. 12V System: Monitor the health and charging status of your auxiliary battery. Charging & Inverter: Analyze charging sessions, power, efficiency, and temperatures. Trip Data: Track energy used, regenerated, and average consumption. And more: Location, Network, System, and Vehicle-Specific Metrics. The Hacker's Console: For ultimate control, drop into a full command-line terminal to interact directly with your OVMS module. View command history and raw responses. Real-Time Notifications: Get instant push notifications for important vehicle alerts when connected to a compatible push-enabled broker (like turboserv.0-c.de). Broker Freedom & Privacy: Connect to ANY standard MQTT broker, including your own private server. All your credentials and vehicle data are stored locally on your device and are only shared with the broker you configure. We never see your data. WHAT YOU NEED: This app is a client. To use it, you must have: An OVMS v3 module installed in your compatible electric vehicle. An account with and a MQTT broker.

Screenshots

Weconn Plug3 screens
OVMS Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weconn Plug at Free against OVMS Connect's $3.99. Weconn Plug also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). OVMS Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (33% vs 18%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Weconn Plug is free to download; OVMS Connect costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weconn Plug ships an update monthly, OVMS Connect every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Weconn Plug versus OVMS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeconn PlugOVMS Connect
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOgemray Technology Co., LtdCarsten Schmiemann

Customer experience

Weconn Plug

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative77.3%

OVMS Connect

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral50.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Weconn Plug

No in-app purchases

None

OVMS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weconn Plug free?
Weconn Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OVMS Connect free?
OVMS Connect costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weconn Plug or OVMS Connect have ads?
Neither Weconn Plug nor OVMS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weconn Plug or OVMS Connect?
Weconn Plug ships an update monthly, and OVMS Connect every 11 days. Most recently, Weconn Plug was updated on October 21, 2026 and OVMS Connect on October 13, 2026.

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