Comparison

e vs EVcharge

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

Head to head
About

e

Manage and monitor your electric vehicle chargers and home energy consumption. Control multiple chargers remotely, visualize usage patterns, and schedule charging sessions for efficient and sustainable energy use.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple VIARIS chargers
  • Remote charger control (on/off, power modulation)
  • Visualize home and charger consumption (daily, monthly, annual)
  • Download charging histories
  • Schedule charging sessions and configure power
  • Configure connectivity and perform firmware updates
  • Receive alerts and notifications
Features
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Orbis IoT is ORBIS' platform for configuring, monitoring, and managing smart devices. From a single app, you can connect, configure, and control different ORBIS devices, either locally via Bluetooth or remotely whenever the device has connectivity. The app is compatible with VIARIS smart chargers, Astro Nova City+ and Datalog+ time switches, with continuous updates that expand the ecosystem of supported products. Main features: Device management Register and manage all your ORBIS devices from a single app, keeping them organized and quickly accessing their settings and status. Local and remote control Connect to your devices via Bluetooth or remotely, depending on the model, to view information, modify settings, and perform actions in real time. Advanced configuration Configure schedules, special periods, channels, time zones, operating parameters, and other device-specific settings through a simple and intuitive interface. Firmware updates Keep your devices up to date by installing firmware updates directly from the app on supported models. Monitoring and analytics Check the status of your devices and view consumption charts, history, and statistics to better understand their operation and optimize energy usage. VIARIS charger management Remotely control your VIARIS chargers, check charging status, configure available power, manage solar charging, OCPP profiles, and other advanced features depending on the installed model. Time switch programming Easily configure Astro Nova City+ and Datalog+ devices, managing schedules, holiday periods, summer/winter seasons, geographical locations, and output channels. Notifications and alerts Receive updates about the status of your devices and stay informed about events, alerts, and important updates. Orbis IoT is constantly evolving, integrating new devices, features, and performance improvements to make ORBIS smart installations easier and more efficient to manage.

About

EVcharge

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging stations. View charger status, activate charging sessions, and monitor your charging progress in real-time. Track your charging history and manage your user profile.

Highlights
  • Charger location and status
  • Activate and start charging
  • Real-time charging progress
  • View charging history
  • User profile management
  • Charger socket selection
Features
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The mobile application shows the location, information and status of the different chargers, allows the customer to activate and start a charge, showing the process graphically in real time. - Identification and / or registration of the user. - Map: indicates the position in which the user and the chargers are located. - Chargers list: show the detailed information of each charger. - The user can select the charger's socket in which the charge will start, showing the steps to follow to start it. - Charging process: shows the Wh and the time consumed during the charging process. - The user can finish charging. - Detailed information of the user profile with possibility to change the data and delete it. - List of charges made by the user, along with their information. - Information about us.

Screenshots

e4 screens
EVcharge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EVcharge at 5.0 against e's 3.3. e's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

EVcharge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of e's written reviews are positive against 28% of EVcharge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

e ships an update weekly, EVcharge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
e versus EVcharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereEVcharge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better28.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORBIS TECNOLOGIA ELECTRICA S.A.ETECNIC MOVILIDAD ELECTRICA

Customer experience

e

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.3%

EVcharge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative65.2%

Bugs and requests

e

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EVcharge

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • No sound notifications for free chargers
  • Chargers appearing offline in app but working in reality
  • Inability to initiate charge when app shows 'Assistance needed'
  • RFID key fob cannot be linked to the app
  • Registered key fob disappeared after update
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  • App shows 'Unknown user' for key fob
  • App fails to load charging points
  • Cannot see if charger is occupied
  • Continuous errors preventing car charging
  • App freezes or crashes
  • QR code identification fails constantly
  • Charging process is slow and freezes
  • Charging session started but no kWh delivered, still charged money
  • Technical support bot is unhelpful
  • App does not indicate when charging will finish
  • Notification for charger availability not working
  • Cannot see remaining charge time
  • App not downloading on iOS, opens new app
  • Information erased on every update
  • Chargers not appearing on the map
  • App not loading or charging vehicle
  • Cannot contact support for key fob issues
  • App shows chargers as available but they are not functional
  • App shows chargers as needing assistance but they are functional

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add disclaimer about UK network name clash
  • Enable sound notifications for free chargers
  • Show remaining charge time for ongoing sessions
  • Display current charging speed (kW)
  • Allow direct payment with registered card instead of wallet
Show 5 more
  • Add reference numbers under each plug for manual identification
  • Allow charging at specific kW amounts (e.g., 30kW)
  • Improve server stability
  • Make it possible to reserve chargers
  • Add UK charge points coverage

In-app purchases

None

e

No in-app purchases

None

EVcharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is e free?
e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVcharge free?
EVcharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, e or EVcharge?
EVcharge is rated higher. e averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EVcharge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do e or EVcharge have ads?
Neither e nor EVcharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, e or EVcharge?
e ships an update weekly, and EVcharge fortnightly. Most recently, e was updated on September 21, 2026 and EVcharge on September 3, 2026.

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