# XPENG vs Z

The clearest difference is rating: Z at 5.0 against XPENG's 4.3. Z also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). XPENG's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 33%) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Z holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of XPENG's written reviews are positive against 33% of Z's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XPENG ships an update every 4 weeks, Z monthly. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XPENG | Z |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpeng/id1538089870/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 378 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331318403) | [zhejiang benyi new energy technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536090136) |

## What reviewers say

### XPENG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpeng/id1538089870)

Explore electric vehicles and related services. Configure and order your favorite models, control in-car functions, and book services. Stay updated on community events and manage your account.

**Highlights:** EV portfolio exploration, Vehicle configuration and ordering, In-car function control, Service booking, Event sign-ups, Account management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504)

Manage and monitor your smart home energy devices remotely. Connect to EV chargers and microinverters via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for real-time status updates and control. Compatible with BENY home chargers and balcony/garden PV equipment.

**Highlights:** Remote EV charger monitoring, Microinverter status viewing, Bluetooth direct connection, Wi-Fi cloud registration, Real-time device status, BENY device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XPENG free?

XPENG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Z free?

Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XPENG or Z?

Z is rated higher. XPENG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Z averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do XPENG or Z have ads?

Neither XPENG nor Z shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XPENG or Z?

XPENG ships an update every 4 weeks, and Z monthly. Most recently, XPENG was updated on September 18, 2026 and Z on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*