Comparison

Wallbox Control vs HEMS App

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

Head to head
About

Wallbox Control

Manage your compatible electric vehicle charging station remotely. Monitor charging status, history, and energy consumption. Control charging modes, set profiles, and export data for detailed analysis.

Highlights
  • Display current charging information
  • Start and stop charging
  • Select charging modes
  • Create charging profiles
  • View historical charging data
  • Export charging session data
  • Manage multiple wallboxes
Features
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With the Wallbox Control app, you can easily operate your KEBA (c-series, x-series and company car wallbox), BMW Wallbox (Plus and Connect) and SolarEdge Home EV Wallbox from anywhere. Control how and when your car is charged. Review the charging history – with no limitations to size or time covered – and export it. Check the charges made with each RFID card. Features β€’ Display current charging information β€’ Start and stop the charging process β€’ Select the charging mode (current, mode, start time) β€’ Create profiles for charging settings β€’ View historical (bar chart) charging session data (All, Day, Week, Month, Year) β€’ View historical (bar chart) charging session data grouped by RFID card (All, Day, Week, Month, Year) β€’ Get detailed information on the wallbox β€’ Export charging session data (optional separate file for each RFID card) β€’ Import charging session data exported from Wallbox Control or the wallbox’s web interface β€’ Monitor total energy consumption β€’ Manage multiple wallboxes β€’ Calculate cars’ charged ranges β€’ Calculate approximate charging costs per session β€’ Manage RFID cards (x-series, company car wallbox and SolarEdge only) β€’ Automatically synchronize wallbox clock if wallbox is not connected to internet Requirements β€’ iOS 14.2 or higher β€’ KEBA Wallbox P30 (c-series, x-series and company car wallbox) or β€’ BMW Wallbox (Plus or Connect) β€’ SolarEdge Home EV Wallbox β€’ Important: The Wallbox needs to be connected via Ethernet or Wifi and the Wallbox DIP switch 1.3 (UDP) need to be set to "on". Please consult the KEBA "Quick Installation Guide" on how to configure the DIP switch before you purchase the app. Limitations: β€’ The first connection from the iPhone must be made from the local network, VPN connections are supported thereafter. β€’ Energy reports per RFID card are not supported by the BMW Wallbox. Feedback and Support We are grateful for any feedback and welcome any suggestions for improvement. Before writing a negative review please contact us at support@wallboxcontrol.com if you have any questions or need support.

About

HEMS App

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Smart Energy Control allows you to easily and conveniently switch charging modes for efficient charging of your electric vehicles in combination with the best possible utilisation of your energy generation from your own PV system. Features: Smart charging station/wallbox configuration: Precise control for optimised charging and reduced electricity costs Simple and convenient change of charging settings/charging modes Dynamic solar charging: Smart energy distribution, even in fluctuating conditions. SEMP and EEBus compatibility: Seamless conversion of the charging settings for wallboxes that communicate with the home energy manager via EEBus or SEMP. User-friendly interface: Simple configuration, monitoring of the current charging process for optimum utilisation of your PV system. Offline configuration in any situation and automatic data transfer when the home network is reached. Discover a future with smart charging management. Download Smart Energy Control now. You can also use the app to precisely control your wallbox or charging station offline during operation in conjunction with a home energy manager that communicates with the wallbox via EEBus or SEMP or has activated internal solar charging.

Screenshots

Wallbox Control4 screens
HEMS App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HEMS App at Free against Wallbox Control's $2.99. Wallbox Control's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

HEMS App is free to download; Wallbox Control costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Wallbox Control versus HEMS App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallbox ControlHEMS App
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS14.213.2 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPole Position Software GmbHBender GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Wallbox Control

No in-app purchases

None

HEMS App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wallbox Control free?
Wallbox Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HEMS App free?
HEMS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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