ev.energy vs EVBox Install
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ev.energy
Automate your electric vehicle charging to save money and use greener energy. Schedule charging for off-peak hours or when solar power is available. Track usage, costs, and carbon impact.
- Automated EV charging
- Schedule charging for off-peak hours
- Solar smart charging
- Track charging costs and carbon impact
- Boost charging on demand
- Earn reward points
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ev.energy is a must have for any electric car owner. Stop wasting money on expensive charging and automate your home EV charger with the greenest energy at the lowest price. Let’s plug into better! SAVE MONEY, HELP THE PLANET • We manage EV charging on your electric car • Shift away from dirty, expensive energy at peak times • Automatically charge using the greenest, cheapest energy available SET IT AND FORGET IT • Simply plug in your car at home and set when you need it ready by • We'll take care of the rest by automatically charging from the grid during off-peak hours • We're compatible with any energy rate, so if you're on flat rate you'll still be helping out the environment! CHARGE WITH SUNSHINE • Our clever solar smart charging algorithm uses your self-generated solar power to deliver 100% renewable energy to your EV NO EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED* • Tesla and selected smart cars** can charge with any home set up • Smart charge any electric vehicle using a compatible smart home charger EASILY TRACK YOUR USAGE • See a breakdown of your recent charging sessions • Quickly track your overall cost, carbon impact and consumption from charging your EV at home and on-the-go READY WHEN YOU NEED IT • Need your car to charge right away? Override our smart ev charging schedule at any time by tapping the Boost button. GET REWARDED • Earn reward points by smart charging and spend them on smart rewards, from gift cards to zero carbon EV charging with carbon off-setting. ev.energy - the greener, cheaper, smarter way to charge your car. ----- If you're using the ev.energy app, we’d love to know what you think. Is there something we can improve? Let us know via support@ev.energy. Want to keep up with the latest EV news? Like us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/evdotenergy Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/e.v.energy/ Privacy Policy: http://ev.energy/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ----- *Smart car users will not need a compatible charger to use the ev.energy app. **Smart cars currently compatible with ev.energy are as follows: Tesla VW (excluding ID series) Audi BMW Jaguar Renault SEAT Skoda (excluding Enyaq) Porsche Mini Volvo
EVBox Install
This app is for qualified charging station installers to configure specific EVBox and Mercedes-Benz charging stations. It allows for network setup, current adjustment, and firmware updates, making stations operational.
- Configure charging stations
- Connect to local networks (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular)
- Set maximum charge current
- Configure current balancing
- Provide station firmware updates
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Note: EVBox Install is for qualified charging station installers only. Configuring the charging station via EVBox Install app is a mandatory step in making the following stations operational: • EVBox Livo • EVBox Livo 2 • EVBox Liviqo • Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Other stations such as EVBox Elvi, EVBox BusinessLine or EVBox Iqon are configured via the EVBox Connect app instead. ----------------------- With the EVBox Install app, installers can connect to the charging stations listed above and do the following: • Configure the charging station to a local Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network to enable communication between a charging management service provider and the charging station. • Set the maximum charge current. • Configure the current balancing features. • Provide station firmware updates. All the steps to successfully complete a configuration are explained inside the app. Do you need help with installing the station? Consult the charging station's installation manual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EVBox Install at none against ev.energy's 2. EVBox Install also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). ev.energy's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. ev.energy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. EVBox Install asks for nothing beyond the download.
EVBox Install holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ev.energy has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 30% positive.
ev.energy ships an update every 2 weeks, EVBox Install monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ev.energy | EVBox Install |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (3.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews — better | 30.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ev.energy | EVBox B.V. |
Customer experience
ev.energy
EVBox Install
Bugs and requests
ev.energy
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Charging sessions not recorded properly
- Difficulty connecting and setting up accounts
- Incorrect electricity rate calculations
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually set charging schedules
- Support for more home charger brands
- Improved notifications for charging status
- Integration with more electric vehicle models
EVBox Install
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ev.energy
- ev.energy SOLAR (Monthly)1 Month trial$10.001 Month
- ev.energy SOLAR (Yearly)1 Month trial$100.001 Year
EVBox Install
No in-app purchases








