Comparison

Commtel Control vs CrossCharge

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

Head to head
About

Commtel Control

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Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like. Open your entrances in just two taps of your touchscreen. NOTE: You will need to liaise with your entry system installer to have your smartphone added to your entry system's authorised list. You will also need to know the commands or have new commands created in your entry system by your installer. Multi user sites may disallow the use of hold open commands or all commands. In which case, setting those commands in this app will not make them work. SAFETY AND SECURITY: Before setting up a hold open command, please consider the consequences of being able to permanently leave your entrance open at the mere tap of a touch screen. Before using this app, please consider the implications of opening your entrance by the tap on a touchscreen when not in sight of, nor in communication with your gates or barriers.

About

CrossCharge

Features
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The CrossCharge EV network reaches places other networks don’t. And with your own CrossCharge installed on your property choose to allow others to plug in, and earn rewards. Every CrossCharge supports any Electric Vehicle with an AC Type 2 socket. In this App: – Find your nearest EV charger. They’re in residential areas, car parks, at shopping centres, and workplaces. – Filter by Available Now. You can book 10 mins in advance so the charger doesn’t get taken when you’re on the way. – Filter by Power Output (speed to charge). – Check progress of charging session. – See your usage over time. – Manage your own charger. Redeem your rewards. – Pay for charges. Choose Subscribe, Pay As You Go, or Postpay – Talk to us. Download the CrossCharge app and make your EV driving simpler.

Screenshots

Commtel Control4 screens
CrossCharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

Commtel Control and CrossCharge are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commtel Control ships an update every 3 months, CrossCharge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Commtel Control versus CrossCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommtel ControlCrossCharge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommtel LtdD-LIGHT Group

In-app purchases

None

Commtel Control

No in-app purchases

None

CrossCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commtel Control free?
Commtel Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrossCharge free?
CrossCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Commtel Control or CrossCharge have ads?
Neither Commtel Control nor CrossCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commtel Control or CrossCharge?
Commtel Control ships an update every 3 months, and CrossCharge every 2 months. Most recently, Commtel Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and CrossCharge on October 1, 2026.

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