CraftStrom vs CARGO CHARGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CraftStrom
Easily set up, monitor, and control your home's renewable energy system. This app provides a user-friendly interface for managing solar panels and battery storage.
- Set up renewable energy systems
- Monitor solar panel performance
- Control battery storage
- User-friendly interface
- Manage home energy
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CraftStrom brings you an easy-to-use solar panel and battery system. With the CraftStrom mobile app you can easily set up, monitor and control your CraftStrom home renewable energy system.
CARGO CHARGE
This app helps electric vehicle owners manage their charging. It allows for immediate or scheduled charging, taking advantage of off-peak hours for cost savings. Users can also monitor their energy consumption and manage expenses.
- Smart electric vehicle charging
- Immediate and scheduled charging
- Off-peak charging optimization
- Usage monitoring and cost management
- Effortless control
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CARGO CHARGE is your go-to app for smart electric vehicle charging. Tailored for EV users, it offers seamless and efficient charging experiences. Whether you require immediate charging or prefer a scheduled plan, CARGO CHARGE simplifies the process to suit your needs. With Off-Peak Charging, you can take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and schedule your charging during off-peak hours. Plus, Monitor Your Usage to track how much energy you're consuming and manage your costs effectively. Enjoy effortless control and optimized charging with CARGO CHARGE – making your EV charging smarter and more cost-effective.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CARGO CHARGE at 5.0 against CraftStrom's 3.6. CARGO CHARGE also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). CraftStrom's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CARGO CHARGE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftStrom has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CraftStrom ships an update every 2 months, CARGO CHARGE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CraftStrom | CARGO CHARGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CraftStrom Limited | MES Group, LLC |
Customer experience
CraftStrom
CARGO CHARGE
In-app purchases
CraftStrom
No in-app purchases
CARGO CHARGE
No in-app purchases
