Comparison

ChargeLab vs EV Dashboard

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

EV Dashboard

This diagnostic tool provides in-depth real-time data for Hyundai IONIQ 5 and compatible Kia/Hyundai EVs. Monitor battery health, charging status, tire pressure, and ECU information via an OBD-II adapter. Features include detailed drive history, live dashboards, and advanced scanning tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery and charging data
  • Live tire pressure and temperature monitoring
  • ECU data and advanced scanning
  • Drive and charge history logging
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable live dashboard
Features
Currently charting
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EV Dashboard is an independent OBD-II diagnostic tool for E-GMP electric vehicles: the Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 9, the Kia EV3, EV6 and EV9, and the Genesis GV60. REQUIREMENTS - An ELM327-compatible BLE OBD-II adapter is required (see https://www.theburl.com/ioniq-app/support.html for tested adapters) - Signal coverage varies by model, year and trim CARPLAY - A dashboard of live tiles you arrange yourself — 2x8 in full screen, 2x4 in split screen, where supported - Power, state of charge, range, speed, tires, climate, compass, cell voltage delta and 12V, each with its own Help page - A graphics-rich charging page appears when you plug in: session power, pack voltage and current - Full support for CarPlay's Dashboard — a live charger map beside two tiles of your choosing NAVIGATION & CHARGERS - More than 59,000 DC fast-charge sites ship inside the app — worldwide, instant, offline - US and Canadian sites come from the official DOE / NRCan registry; the rest of the world from Open Charge Map - Filter by power level or network operator, anywhere in the world - Turn-by-turn navigation to a charger or any address, with spoken guidance in a voice you choose - Turn directions in your instrument cluster and head-up display, where supported - Your estimated state of charge on arrival, so you know if you will make it IN-DEPTH DATA - State of charge, available energy, voltage, current, power, regeneration, and 12V and DC-DC telemetry - Per-cell voltages and temperatures as color-coded heatmaps, with min, max and delta - Tire pressures and temperatures, with per-axle warnings from your door placard, temperature-compensated - Vent and floor air temperatures, cabin and outside temperature, humidity, motor RPM, gear, battery warmer and lighting indicators CHARGING - Live AC and DC session detection - Charts for power, pack voltage, requested against delivered current and battery temperature - The charging station's published maximum power, voltage and current (J1772 + CCS) - Live "Time to 70°F / 21°C" battery ETA for DC fast charging HISTORY & ICLOUD - Every drive and charge recorded, with measured trip distance and efficiency - 50+ signals on charts you can pinch, pan and scrub - Optional iCloud sync keeps your history in step across iPhone, iPad and Mac - Attach a photo, share a report card, or export any session to CSV DIAGNOSTICS - Enhanced DTC Scan sweeps the whole vehicle bus, names every module that responds and reads its fault codes - Connection Report, ICCU Information, J1979 Scanner, ECU Finder and DID Range Scan, with CSV and image sharing PRIVACY BY DESIGN No analytics, ads or accounts, and the app uploads nothing. Vehicle data stays on your device and your private iCloud; logs are exported only when you tap Share. The one thing it downloads is the charger database, when you ask. Privacy policy: https://www.theburl.com/ioniq-app/privacy.html NOT AFFILIATED EV Dashboard is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Hyundai, Kia or Genesis. IONIQ, EV3, EV6, EV9 and GV60 are trademarks of their respective owners. This independent tool reads your own vehicle's data using open OBD-II and UDS standards (ISO 15031, ISO 14229). Charger data from Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) and the U.S. DOE / NRCan Alternative Fuels Data Center.

Screenshots

ChargeLab4 screens
EV Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV Dashboard at 87% against ChargeLab's 35%. EV Dashboard also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). ChargeLab's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, 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

ChargeLab is free to download; EV Dashboard costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EV Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ChargeLab's written reviews are positive against 87% of EV Dashboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargeLab ships an update every 2 weeks, EV Dashboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ChargeLab versus EV Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargeLabEV Dashboard
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating3.2 (26 ratings)4.8 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.1% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2665 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#67 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargeLabGregory Burlingame

Customer experience

ChargeLab

All ratings26 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative52.6%

EV Dashboard

All ratings53 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

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

EV Dashboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ChargeLab

No in-app purchases

None

EV Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargeLab free?
ChargeLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Dashboard free?
EV Dashboard costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChargeLab or EV Dashboard?
EV Dashboard is rated higher. ChargeLab averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while EV Dashboard averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.
Do ChargeLab or EV Dashboard have ads?
Neither ChargeLab nor EV Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargeLab or EV Dashboard?
ChargeLab ships an update every 2 weeks, and EV Dashboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChargeLab was updated on November 3, 2026 and EV Dashboard on October 31, 2026.

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