Comparison

ChargerSync(legacy) vs KarmCharge

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

Head to head
About

ChargerSync(legacy)

This app enhances the charging experience for owners of specific electric vehicle wall boxes. It offers features like account management, session control, charging schedule setup, and detailed cost and power statistics. It also includes safety features for power balancing.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple wall boxes
  • Start/stop charging sessions
  • Authorize RFID cards
  • View real-time charging data
  • Set charging schedules
  • Track charging costs
  • Balance charging power
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ChargerSync is a reliable and convenient app for ABB Terra AC wall box owners, who are looking to upgrade their charging experience. The app is exclusively designed for ABB Terra AC wall box. It provides the wall box with an extended set of digital features and provides valuable insights into the charger for the charger owner and users. ChargerSync app only works with the ABB Terra AC Wallbox and via Bluetooth. WIFI and 4G connectivity are reserved for the ChargerSync Webportal and at the moment not available to be used with the App. We recommend to use the ChargerSync webportal for commercial operation and sites with multiple chargers. Main features include: · ChargerSync Account: Conveniently see and manage one or multiple Terra AC wall boxes with one account. Easily sign-up and setup your account in the ChargerSync app. · Authentication: Use ChargerSync to start and stop your charging session with just one click. Additionally, you can manage and authorize RFID cards to be used with your Terra AC wall box. · Charging: View real-time charging details while charging. Details include the charging power, voltage, amperage and if configured ChargerSync shows you the costs of your current charging session. With the schedule feature you can define a charging schedule that starts and stops your charging sessions for you automatically. · Statistics and Costs: In ChargerSync you can set different prices for electricity depending on the time of day. This allows you to get detailed information on your charging costs at home. The app also provides a quick way to see all charging sessions of your Terra AC wall box. · Safety: With ChargerSync you can balance the charging power of your Terra AC wall box to leave enough headroom for the rest of your electrical appliances at home. Terra AC is ABB latest wall box for AC charging electric vehicles with up to 22kW. The wall box comes with extended networking and connectivity features as standard and is accompanied by two smartphone applications and web portals. ChargerSync for Terra AC owners, users and operators and TerraConfig for installers and commissioning engineers.

About

KarmCharge

Features
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KarmCharge makes electric vehicle charging easy, fast, and reliable. Find nearby charging stations, check charger availability, start and stop charging sessions, and pay securely through the app. Features Find nearby EV charging stations View real-time charger availability Start and stop charging from the app Track live charging progress Make secure in-app payments Access charging history and receipts View connector types and charging speeds Download KarmCharge and charge your EV with confidence.

Screenshots

ChargerSync(legacy)4 screens
KarmCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ChargerSync(legacy) at 9.0 against KarmCharge's 15.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChargerSync(legacy) versus KarmCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargerSync(legacy)KarmCharge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., LtdYellow Haze Pvt. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

ChargerSync(legacy)

No in-app purchases

None

KarmCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargerSync(legacy) free?
ChargerSync(legacy) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KarmCharge free?
KarmCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChargerSync(legacy) or KarmCharge have ads?
Neither ChargerSync(legacy) nor KarmCharge shows ads.

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