Evnex vs Meridian Energy NZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evnex
Monitor your electric vehicle charger's status, set custom charging schedules based on electricity prices and solar availability, and track your energy consumption, costs, and carbon footprint. Gain insights into your charging habits and the sources of your electricity.
- View charger status
- Set charging schedules
- Manage electricity pricing
- Track energy usage
- Monitor carbon emissions
- View generation sources
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Features - View charger status - Set charging schedules, electricity pricing and solar diversion - Track energy usage, spending, carbon emissions and generation sources - Get live information from the electricity grid
Meridian Energy NZ
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At Meridian, we like to make life easier for our customers. Now, with the Meridian Energy app, you can manage your power on-the-go, at the touch of your fingertips. • Check your power usage • View your bills and transactions • Set up your preferred payment method The app isn’t quite ready for all customers, so your current account details might not log you in. We'll let you know when you have access to the app, but in the meantime, you can log in and manage your account through our web portal at www.meridianenergy.co.nz Got a question? We're here to help. Call the team on 0800 496 496 (9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.) (Build: 2303)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Meridian Energy NZ at every 6 days against Evnex's every 3 weeks. Evnex's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Evnex ships an update every 3 weeks, Meridian Energy NZ every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evnex | Meridian Energy NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evnex Limited | Meridian Energy |
In-app purchases
Evnex
No in-app purchases
Meridian Energy NZ
No in-app purchases
