Comparison

c vs HBE EVC

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

Head to head
About

c

This application simplifies the installation and commissioning of lighting controls for indoor and outdoor spaces. It enables energy savings, enhances occupancy comfort, and ensures code compliance with an easy-to-use, scalable solution.

Highlights
  • Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC)
  • Easy field installation of sensors and network nodes
  • Commissioning without a gateway or internet
  • Energy saving features
  • Scalable and affordable solution
  • Plug and play interface
Features
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c-Max Network Controls make it easy for facilities to save energy, improve occupancy comfort and achieve code compliance by adding Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) to indoor and outdoor applications. A patent pending design allows for easy field installation of sensors and network nodes with MaxLite controls ready fixtures. Using the c-Max app, nodes can be commissioned without the need for a gateway or internet access! WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE C-MAX? Installing controls can be a daunting task. Controls can get complex and expensive to commission. c-Max addresses these pain points: Simple • Easy DIY installation - sensor plugs into a USB-C receptacle of MaxLite Controls Ready LED luminaires • Easy commissioning • Easy on budget – affordable and scalable solution Versatile • Variety of choices of control nodes • Sensors packed with many energy saving features in a small form factor • Sales across a broad portfolio of indoor and outdoor products Future Ready • Plug and play interface makes it easy to add controls during installation or later • Upgrade from Basic to Network without removing the fixture • Provides project flexibility Visit www.maxlite.com/cmax for more information

About

HBE EVC

Features
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The HBE EVC APP matches the charging needs of household users. It offers an efficient and intelligent charging experience. Description: The user can remotely start or stop charging, view real-time charging data, access records, and define the maximum current themselves or set a specific time for charging.

Screenshots

c4 screens
HBE EVC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: c at 12.0 against HBE EVC's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
c versus HBE EVC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercHBE EVC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxLite深圳市联域光电股份有限公司

In-app purchases

None

c

No in-app purchases

None

HBE EVC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is c free?
c is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HBE EVC free?
HBE EVC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do c or HBE EVC have ads?
Neither c nor HBE EVC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, c or HBE EVC?
c ships an update every 2 months, and HBE EVC every 2 months. Most recently, c was updated on October 1, 2026 and HBE EVC on October 2, 2026.

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