e vs Icon Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Icon Control
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Connect your own iOS devices to an Icon Connect control system. Control Audio/Video, Security, Lights, Blinds and HVAC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: e at 2 against Icon Control's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | e | Icon Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ORBIS TECNOLOGIA ELECTRICA S.A. | Icon Connect Limited |
In-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
Icon Control
No in-app purchases
