Comparison

Trotec Assistent vs evcc.io

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

Head to head
About

Trotec Assistent

Control your Trotec HomeComfort devices remotely via WLAN. Adjust settings like temperature, mode, and timers from anywhere. Compatible with air conditioners and other supported devices.

Highlights
  • Remote control via WLAN
  • Switch devices on/off
  • Change operating modes
  • Adjust target temperature
  • Set on/off schedules
  • Configure countdown timer
  • Activate night mode
Features
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Trotec Assistent is the smart remote control for all Trotec HomeComfort devices supported by Trotec Assistent, such as the air conditioner PAC W 2600 SH. With this mobile app, you can control your HomeComfort device not only at home, but also when you are on the move. For example, switching on or off, changing the mode from cooling to heating, ventilation or dehumidification, changing the target temperature or activating the timer function – easily and quickly via WLAN with Trotec Assistent. Functions (if supported by the terminal device): • Remote controlling of all Trotec devices supported by Trotec Assistent via WLAN • Switching the device on and off • Changing the operating mode, for instance from cooling to heating, ventilation or dehumidification mode • Selecting the desired target temperature • Setting up a switch-on and switch-off schedule • Configuring a countdown timer • Activating night mode for an automatic successive increase of temperature in cooling mode or decrease in heating mode • Changing device-specific settings, for instance the swing function or blower level of the PAC W 2600 SH

About

evcc.io

Control your home's electric vehicle charging based on solar energy availability or off-peak electricity rates. This app provides remote access to your local evcc server for seamless integration with your EV charger and compatible solar or battery systems.

Highlights
  • Automatic evcc server detection
  • Interaction with evcc UI
  • Demo instance for testing
  • Light/Dark mode
  • Supports various EV chargers
  • Integrates with smart plugs and battery systems
Features
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Charge your electric car when the sun is shining or when electricity is clean and affordable. With this app, you can access your local evcc instance on your home network. App Features: - Automatic detection of your evcc server - Interaction with your evcc UI - Demo instance available for testing - Light/Dark Mode: Adapts to your device Prerequisite: You must have evcc installed on a device (Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS, Linux Docker, ...) at your home. What is evcc? evcc is an open-source software that runs at your home. It is compatible with many PV and battery systems and controls your EV charger - regardless of manufacturer. If your car has an online interface, you can also use smart controls like charging schedules, minimum charging, and charging limits. Additionally, it supports dynamic electricity tariffs, smart plugs, balcony solar systems, and small home batteries. Supported EV Chargers: ABB, ABL, Alfen, Alphatec, Amperfied, Audi, Bender, BMW, cFos, Compleo, CUBOS, Cupra, Dadapower, DaheimLaden, Delta, E.ON Drive, E3/DC, Easee, Ebee, echarge, EcoHarmony, Edgetech, Elli, EM2GO, Ensto, ESL, eSystems, Etrel, EVBox, Fronius, Garo, go-e, HardyBarth, Heidelberg, Hesotec, Homecharge, Innogy, INRO, Juice, KEBA, Kontron Solar, Kostal, KSE, LadeFoxx, LRT, Mennekes, my-PV, NRGKick, OBO Bettermann, OpenEVSE, openWB, Optec, Orbis, PC Electric, Peblar, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, Pracht, Pulsares, Pulsatrix, Qcells, Schneider, Schrack, SENEC, Siemens, Skoda, SMA, Smartfox, SolarEdge, Solax, Sonnen, Spelsberg, Stark in Strom, Sungrow, TechniSat, Tesla, Tigo, TinkerForge, Ubitricity, Vestel, Victron, Viridian EV, Volkswagen, Wallbe, wallbox, Walther Werke, Webasto, Weidmüller, Zaptec Supported Smart Plugs: AVM, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, myStrom, Shelly, Tasmota, TP-Link Supported Inverter and Battery Systems: A-Tronix, Acrel, Ads-tec, Alpha ESS, Ampere, Anker, APsystems, AVM, BGEtech, Bosswerk, Carlo Gavazzi, Deye, E3/DC, Eastron, Enphase, FENECON, FoxESS, Fronius, Ginlong, go-e, GoodWe, Growatt, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, Hoymiles, Huawei, IGEN Tech, Kostal, LG, Loxone, M-TEC, myStrom, OpenEMS, Powerfox, QCells, Qcells, RCT, SAJ, SAX, SENEC, Senergy, Shelly, Siemens, SMA, Smartfox, SofarSolar, Solaranzeige, SolarEdge, SolarMax, Solarwatt, Solax, Solinteng, Sonnen, St-ems, Steca, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Sunway, Tasmota, Tesla, TP-Link, VARTA, Victron, Wattsonic, Youless, ZCS Azzurro, Zendure Supported Vehicles: Aiways, Audi, BMW, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Nissan, NIU, Opel, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zero Motorcycles

Screenshots

Trotec Assistent4 screens
evcc.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: evcc.io at 91% against Trotec Assistent's 33%. evcc.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Trotec Assistent's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Trotec Assistent ships an update every 7 months, evcc.io every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trotec Assistent versus evcc.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrotec Assistentevcc.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrotec GmbH & Co. KGMichael Geers

Customer experience

Trotec Assistent

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

evcc.io

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

None

Trotec Assistent

No in-app purchases

None

evcc.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trotec Assistent free?
Trotec Assistent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is evcc.io free?
evcc.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trotec Assistent or evcc.io have ads?
Neither Trotec Assistent nor evcc.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trotec Assistent or evcc.io?
Trotec Assistent ships an update every 7 months, and evcc.io every 2 months. Most recently, Trotec Assistent was updated on September 29, 2026 and evcc.io on September 29, 2026.

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