Comparison

ChargeLab vs EVB

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

Head to head
About

ChargeLab

This app provides technology for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It offers adaptable hardware and software solutions designed for ease of use by individuals, businesses, and government entities.

Highlights
  • EV charging infrastructure management
  • Hardware solutions
  • Software solutions
  • Adaptable for various users
  • Easy to use
Features
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ChargeLab specializes in technology for managing EV charging infrastructure. We offer hardware and software solutions that are easy to use and adaptable for individuals, businesses, and governments.

About

EVB

Manage your electric vehicle's charging remotely. Control charging amounts, modes, and start/stop operations via WiFi. Monitor your charger in real-time for safe and intelligent charging, even when you're away.

Highlights
  • Connect via WiFi
  • Choose charging amount and mode
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • View charging order details
  • Real-time charger monitoring
  • Safe charging assurance
Features
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Welcome to the EVB charging application. With EVB, you will be able to check and control the charging state, making the charging operation of electric vehicles easier and more intelligent. features: -Connect to the electric vehicle charger via WiFi. -You can freely choose the charging amount and mode to charge. -Start / stop charging through app. -You can view the detailed charging order. -Even if you are away, you can remotely control and manage the electric vehicle charger. -Monitor the electric vehicle charger in real time to ensure safe charging.

Screenshots

ChargeLab4 screens
EVB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChargeLab at 3.0 against EVB's 1.0. ChargeLab also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 1). EVB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChargeLab holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargeLab has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargeLab ships an update fortnightly, EVB every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChargeLab versus EVB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargeLabEVB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (21 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews35.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargeLabzhejiang benyi new energy technology co.,ltd.

Customer experience

ChargeLab

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.4%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral13.0%
Negative51.9%

EVB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ChargeLab

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Conflicting pricing information
  • CCS stations inoperable but listed as available
  • App pushed a bug that broke charging station
  • Charger database outdated
  • Latest update eliminated recording charging history
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  • Loses login credentials after every update
  • Chargers are always offline
  • App does not work as scheduled
  • Charge history only shows first 2 days
  • App never seems to know when charging or how much electricity used
  • App shows charging history with respect to connection time, not actual charging time
  • Chargers never work at apartment building
  • QR code not found
  • Code never sent for registration
  • User does not exist error during registration
  • Charger stuck on preparing and needs reset
  • Low voltage or nothing happening with charger
  • App shows scheduled charging when Ivy app shows actual status

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to add total spent for home charging
  • Export data via excel or pdf
  • Real-time tracking with a Widget
  • Charging curve display
  • Vehicle charge percentage display
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  • Credits via bank transfer or PayPal
  • Search by address functionality
  • Option to submit new chargers
  • Ability to enter electricity rates for cost calculation
  • Display charge rate or amps
  • Notifications when charging is complete
  • Save favorite charge location
  • Link multiple emails/phone numbers to one account
  • More home charger history and stats
  • Ability to start/stop charger remotely
  • Disable/enable charger remotely when on vacation
  • Dark mode option

EVB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ChargeLab

No in-app purchases

None

EVB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargeLab free?
ChargeLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVB free?
EVB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChargeLab or EVB?
ChargeLab is rated higher. ChargeLab averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while EVB averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ChargeLab or EVB have ads?
Neither ChargeLab nor EVB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargeLab or EVB?
ChargeLab ships an update fortnightly, and EVB every 4 weeks. Most recently, ChargeLab was updated on September 22, 2026 and EVB on June 1, 2026.

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