Orbis EV vs MCS Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Orbis EV
Locate, use, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across the UK. This app allows access to your own network or partnered stations, providing real-time session monitoring and tariff information.
- Locate EV charging stations
- Initiate and stop charging sessions
- Real-time charging session view
- View charging tariffs
- Search by socket type and capacity
- Comment on charge point locations
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Orbis EV are an independent CPO (charge point operator). By using the Orbis EV app you can locate, use, and pay for charging stations across the UK operated by us, our app also allows you to locate, use, and pay when using other networks partnered with us giving you a wider choice of EV charge points across the UK. Youβll never far from an electric vehicle charge point. Business owners can operate their workplace electric vehicle charge points through our app and back office, enabling only authorised staff to charge their car. Full user reporting can be published from our back office detailing individual user data. View charging tariff for individual charging stations, Start and stop your charging session, view your charge session in real time, search for socket type and charge capacity, comment on charge point locations, view charge points in your private work network. www.orbis-es.co.uk Help Desk 01785 248203
MCS Connect
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Remotely manage your intercom panels via SMS commands. Configure access codes, callpoints, and authorised numbers - all from your smartphone. Access help documents, video guides and more to assist you with your systems. Contact us for site visits, issues or anything else via the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCS Connect at every 5 days against Orbis EV's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Orbis EV ships an update every 4 months, MCS Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbis EV | MCS Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saascharge Inc | Midland Control Systems |
In-app purchases
Orbis EV
No in-app purchases
MCS Connect
No in-app purchases









