Comparison

Digi XBee Mobile vs CaliCharge

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

Head to head
About

Digi XBee Mobile

Easily connect to and configure XBee 3 devices with Bluetooth Low Energy. Discover nearby devices, view and modify firmware settings, update firmware remotely, and send/receive data. Provision devices for remote management.

Highlights
  • Connect to XBee 3 BLE devices
  • View device information and firmware
  • Modify firmware settings
  • Remote firmware updates
  • Send and receive data
  • Remote device reset
  • Provision devices for Digi Remote Manager
Features
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The Digi XBee Mobile app allows you to connect and configure Digi’s XBee 3 devices with Bluetooth Low Energy support. This is what the application allows you to do so far: - Get started with your XBee 3 BLE devices through a set of built-in demos for different use cases. - Look for and connect to nearby XBee 3 BLE devices. - Get basic information from the device and the firmware version it is running. - List all the configuration categories and settings of the firmware running in the XBee 3 device. - Read and change the value of any firmware setting. - Update the firmware of the device remotely (not available for XBee 3 Cellular devices). - Send and receive data between the XBee local interfaces (serial port, MicroPython and Bluetooth Low Energy). - Perform a remote reset of the device. - Provision XBee 3 devices and XBee Gateways in Digi Remote Manager.

About

CaliCharge

This app helps EV drivers in California charge their vehicles at the most cost-effective times by adapting to their energy rate plans. It also rewards users for plugging in at home and contributes to a greener, more reliable energy grid by optimizing charging for low demand and high renewable energy periods.

Highlights
  • Smart charging based on energy rate plans
  • Charge at cheapest times
  • Earn rewards for plugging in
  • $50 sign-on reward voucher
  • Optimize charging for renewable energy
  • Improve grid reliability
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CaliCharge is a smart charging app for EV drivers in California. Use CaliCharge and enjoy easy EV charging while making the energy grid greener and more reliable. Smart charging that works around you: - By adapting to your energy rate plan, CaliCharge will charge your EV at the cheapest times, saving you money when you charge and ensuring your EV is ready when you want it. Get rewards when you plug in at home: - Earn a $50 sign-on reward voucher when you register with the CaliCharge app and connect your EV. - You’ll then be able to earn more rewards just for plugging in your EV at home. A boost for your wallet and the planet: - CaliCharge will optimize your charging for times of low demand and high renewable energy generation. - You’ll be helping to reduce stress on the energy grid and improve grid resiliency in your area. To use the CaliCharge app you’ll need to be enrolled in the CaliCharge program and have a compatible car. To enroll in the CaliCharge program please first register your interest at: https://calicharge.energy/ Eligibility and terms and conditions apply.

Screenshots

Digi XBee Mobile4 screens
CaliCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Digi XBee Mobile at 3.0 against CaliCharge's 1.0. CaliCharge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Digi XBee Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digi XBee Mobile ships an update every 5 months, CaliCharge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Digi XBee Mobile versus CaliCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigi XBee MobileCaliCharge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigi International Inc.Kaluza Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Digi XBee Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

CaliCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Digi XBee Mobile free?
Digi XBee Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CaliCharge free?
CaliCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Digi XBee Mobile or CaliCharge?
Digi XBee Mobile is rated higher. Digi XBee Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CaliCharge averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Digi XBee Mobile or CaliCharge have ads?
Neither Digi XBee Mobile nor CaliCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Digi XBee Mobile or CaliCharge?
Digi XBee Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and CaliCharge every 3 months. Most recently, Digi XBee Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and CaliCharge on October 25, 2026.

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