Comparison

Carel Controlla vs EVCO EVconnect

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

Head to head
About

Carel Controlla

Features
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CONTROLLA is the CAREL app designed specifically for end users, for controlling units equipped with CAREL controllers, either via the Cloud portal or a dedicated wireless gateway. The main features are: - Intuitive interaction with the unit, thanks to a customisable user interface in the desired language - Same user experience for both types of connection, via the Cloud to ensure the unit is under control even when away from home or the site, or via a local connection. - Compatibility with new generation parametric and programmable controllers.

About

EVCO EVconnect

Monitor and control compatible EVCO controllers via Bluetooth. Download data loggings, view real-time events, and manage machine configurations with multi-level access codes. Ideal for food safety management in catering and cold chain industries.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy operation
  • Download and display data loggings
  • Real-time event monitoring (alarms, status)
  • Export data in CSV format
  • Secure multi-level access codes
  • Food safety management (HACCP)
  • Automatic alarm event download
Features
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EVconnect makes it possible to operate via Bluetooth (Bluetooth Low Energy) on compatible EVCO controllers featuring integrated BLE or expandable through the EVlink module. From your smartphone or tablet you can download and display data loggings, in graph or tabular form, as well as the real time events such as alarms and machine statuses. The records can be exported in CSV format. Besides facilitating data monitoring and technical service support, EVconnect allows you to safely access the machine set-up by using multi-level access codes, your device will turn into a convenient tool for operating on the machine’s set-points and configuration. HACCP professional solution Thanks to the EVconnect APP, food safety management is finally within your reach in all the industries whose key requirement is to monitor food preservation, from the catering to the cold chain (transport, storage and display). Active and logged alarm events, as door open and black-out, are automatically downloaded to help identify failures or preservation irregular trends. Records can be sent by email. Supported by: Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) or upper versions Languages: - English - Italian - German - French - Spanish - Turkish - Russian - Chinese Compatible with: - EV3294N9 - EVJS204N9

Screenshots

Carel Controlla4 screens
EVCO EVconnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Carel Controlla at every 3 months against EVCO EVconnect's every 9 months. EVCO EVconnect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Carel Controlla ships an update every 3 months, EVCO EVconnect every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Carel Controlla versus EVCO EVconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarel ControllaEVCO EVconnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A.EVCO S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

Carel Controlla

No in-app purchases

None

EVCO EVconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Carel Controlla free?
Carel Controlla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVCO EVconnect free?
EVCO EVconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Carel Controlla or EVCO EVconnect have ads?
Neither Carel Controlla nor EVCO EVconnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Carel Controlla or EVCO EVconnect?
Carel Controlla ships an update every 3 months, and EVCO EVconnect every 9 months. Most recently, Carel Controlla was updated on September 21, 2026 and EVCO EVconnect on October 24, 2026.

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