Comparison

astra IoT vs JOYCHARGE

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

Head to head
About

astra IoT

Features
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This tool allow you to easily configure and control your Astra Telematics device via Bluetooth. See diagnostic statuses and troubleshoot with ease. Customise and configure all aspects of the device from your phone.

About

JOYCHARGE

Features
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JOYCHARGE, founded in 2021, is a smart energy overall solution provider under JOYSONQUIN. Relying on the strong background of the Group, we have 5 R&D centers all over the world, 12 manufacturing bases, more than 200 patents, and more than 500 R&D personnel. Based on the charging operation service of new energy vehicles, it aims to build a six-in-one energy service network consisting of PV,storage,charging,distribution,replacement and discharging for a win-win situation. We focus on the R&D, manufacturing, construction, and operation of EV equipment, consisting of home EV chargers and public destination charging stations. Moreover, we also concentrate on sales and public share, station operation service, managing platform development, and users' social media operation. JOYCHARGE has a rapid development and global layout. The services have covered more than 350 cities in China and established cooperation with global well-known OEMs, property services, and real estate. The brand also covers the business of EV equipment, related platforms, flex data service, renewable energy trends of transportation, and leading global energy digitization. Major function -Scan&Bluetooth binding,convenient charger management -Remote control,get charging data monitor -Dynamic load balance,enables smart family charging -Charge personal schedules,arrange EV charging reasonably -Charging data analysis,current&voltage curve,power histogram Contact Us E-mail: JXEU@joysonquin.com

Screenshots

astra IoT4 screens
JOYCHARGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

astra IoT and JOYCHARGE are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

astra IoT ships an update monthly, JOYCHARGE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
astra IoT versus JOYCHARGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterastra IoTJOYCHARGE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstra Telematics LimitedNingbo JOYSONQUIN Intelligence Technology Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

astra IoT

No in-app purchases

None

JOYCHARGE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is astra IoT free?
astra IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JOYCHARGE free?
JOYCHARGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do astra IoT or JOYCHARGE have ads?
Neither astra IoT nor JOYCHARGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, astra IoT or JOYCHARGE?
astra IoT ships an update monthly, and JOYCHARGE every 3 weeks. Most recently, astra IoT was updated on October 25, 2026 and JOYCHARGE on September 30, 2026.

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