Sync EV vs Dragon Charging Gwefru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sync EV
Manage your electric vehicle charging experience at home and in public. Monitor energy consumption, find public charging stations, and initiate charges directly from your device. Track your usage history and save favorite charging locations.
- Find and navigate public charge points
- Monitor home and public charge data
- Initiate charging directly from the app
- View charge point availability and tariffs
- Save favorite charging locations
- Manage account settings
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The Sync EV App has you covered at Home and on the go! Not only can you search for public units and claim a charge in the app, you can also connect your Home charge unit and monitor the energy you've consumed. You have access to all of your daily, weekly and/or monthly energy usage across public and Home charging. Sync EV App Features: - Search: Find and navigate public charge points - Charge activity: Monitor both your Home and public charge data in the History’ section - Start charging: Initiate charges directly from the app - Up-to-date information: Get the latest charge point availability and view public charging tariff information. - Favourites: Save your most used charge points for easy access on return visits. - Account: Greater control of your Sync EV settings Sync EV is the UK’s Smartest independent electric vehicle charging provider.
Dragon Charging Gwefru
This app allows electric vehicle drivers to find and use AC and DC charging stations. It facilitates registration, payment, and monitoring of charging sessions and environmental impact. Compatible with all EVs and hybrids.
- Locate AC/DC charge points
- Map-based search
- Register and add payment methods
- Start/stop charging sessions
- Monitor CO2 savings
- Track efficiency (Miles per kWh)
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Dragon Charging EV driver’s app gives access to AC and DC charge points throughout Wales and beyond. The App provides the following functions: Register Add a credit card to enable quick payment transactions. Add your car, to enable the app to recommend charge points suitable for your car. Locate Use the map-based search function to locate your nearest suitable charge point Charge Enter Station ID or Scan QR code displayed on the charge Point. Start and Stop your charge via the app. Pay via the app. Compatible with any EV, including Hybrids. Monitor Monitor your CO2 saving Monitor your efficiency - Miles per kWh Mae ap gyrrwr cerbydau trydan Gwefru Dragon yn rhoi mynediad i bwyntiau gwefru AC a DC ledled Cymru a thu hwnt Mae'r Ap yn darparu'r swyddogaethau canlynol: Cofrestrwch Ychwanegu cerdyn credyd i alluogi trafodion talu cyflym. Ychwanegwch eich car, i alluogi'r ap i argymell pwyntiau gwefru sy'n addas ar gyfer eich car. Lleoli Defnyddiwch y swyddogaeth chwilio seiliedig ar fap i ddod o hyd i'ch pwynt gwefru addas agosaf Gwefru Rhowch ID yr Orsaf neu Sganiwch god QR a ddangosir ar y Pwynt gwefru Dechreuwch a Stopiwch eich gwefru trwy'r app Talu trwy'r app Yn gydnaws ag unrhyw EV, gan gynnwys Hybrids Monitro Monitro eich arbediad CO2 Monitro eich effeithlonrwydd - Milltiroedd y kWh
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sync EV at weekly against Dragon Charging Gwefru's every 49 months. Sync EV also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sync EV ships an update weekly, Dragon Charging Gwefru every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sync EV | Dragon Charging Gwefru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 13.7% of reviews — better | 7.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luceco plc | Dragon Charging Ltd |
Customer experience
Sync EV
Dragon Charging Gwefru
Bugs and requests
Sync EV
Reported bugs
47 issues- Peak and off-peak rates switched
- Latest update no longer shows charge cost
- Latest version doesn’t show active charge session
- Latest update still prompts for payment EVERYTIME you open app
- Home page is small, text and functions not visible, Boost button missing
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- Need to deactivate request to add payment information every time
- App will only start on payment page demanding card setup
- Charge data now incomplete and difficult to find
- Charging history view crippled, only uses bottom third of screen
- Changing history period to all time still only shows 30 days
- Scheduled time and Dynamic Charging function is useless
- Charging stats are missing or logged with wrong date
- App is stuck on preparing and cannot charge vehicle
- Octopus Go info is incorrect
- App reported data has always been nonsense
- System constantly disconnects from car
- Does not handle fluctuations in power
- Not easy to change WiFi setup
- App asks for payment every time
- App doesn't work about a quarter of the time
- Device sometimes drops off 4G network
- Smart charging option has disappeared
- App fails to confirm charging
- Have to remove and reinstall app frequently
- Have to power recycle charge point daily
- Charger creeps going yellow so can’t connect via the app
- Graph showing usage is hit and miss, slow, sometimes doesn't display
- Charging history is a joke, incorrect kWh and time
- Onboard web server is slow and unresponsive
- Onboard WiFi doesn't allow SSID/password change
- Charger often doesn't work and needs to reboot
- Charger has completely turned off
- Impossible to set the timer to charge
- Changing settings takes an eternity and often doesn't take effect
- Smart charge function doesn't work
- App is clunky, often forces reboots and not responding
- Reboots fail, LED ring flashes but nothing happens
- Charger loses contact with charger if not used regularly
- Doesn't reliably charge the car
- Can't get to work
- App is poor with limited functionality
- Support is atrocious, no reply to emails
- Updates cause problems, not connecting to internet or rebooting
- App messages for confirmation, but left with spinning icon or goes back to ask again
- Unable to change schedule time
- Get spinner at confirmation or instantly get 'Charging Complete' message
- New update and charger can’t schedule charges, can’t access settings
Requested features
16 requests- Fully test updates before releasing
- Show charge cost
- Show active charge session
- Option to deactivate payment information request
- Improve charging history view
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- Fix scheduled time and dynamic charging function
- Get rid of opening payment method nag
- Make it easy to change WiFi setup from app
- Add invoice function for monthly usage
- Add help text for features
- Add notification for authentication required
- Add 'off' setting for LED brightness
- Add ability to track costs
- Add ability to schedule charges based on tariffs
- Add stay awake option for cars
- Add excess solar diversion functionality
Dragon Charging Gwefru
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sync EV
No in-app purchases
Dragon Charging Gwefru
No in-app purchases
