Comparison

Commtel Control vs Andersen EV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Andersen EV

Manage your electric vehicle charging with ease. Track costs, schedule charging for off-peak times, and visualize your usage. Integrate surplus solar energy and link multiple charge points.

Highlights
  • Track charging costs
  • Schedule charging for off-peak times
  • Visual breakdown of charges
  • Manage surplus solar energy
  • Link multiple charge points
Features
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Download our app and make managing your charges even simpler. โ€ข Track your charging costs โ€ข Schedule your charges to integrate with the off-peak times of your smart tariff โ€ข Get a visual breakdown of your charges on a daily, weekly and monthly basis โ€ข Manage your surplus solar and renewable energy to power your car โ€ข Link multiple charge points to your account We're always looking for ways to improve. If you enjoy using our app, we're always grateful for some positive feedback on the app store. Andersen EV are Rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot What people are saying about Andersen: "The future of driveway charging" The Times "Their products are super high quality and elegant. They're like the Apple of electric vehicles!" Ken, Andersen Owner "How an electric car charger should look - great design, neat installation, OLEV grant approved, very tidy cable management, but super functional. Very happy with Andersen EV experience so far." Tom P, Andersen Owner.

Screenshots

Commtel Control4 screens
Andersen EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Commtel Control versus Andersen EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommtel ControlAndersen EV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”24.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCommtel LtdAndersen EV

In-app purchases

None

Commtel Control

No in-app purchases

None

Andersen EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Commtel Control free?
Commtel Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Andersen EV free?
Andersen EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Commtel Control or Andersen EV have ads?
Neither Commtel Control nor Andersen EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commtel Control or Andersen EV?
Commtel Control ships an update every 3 months, and Andersen EV every 3 months. Most recently, Commtel Control was updated on May 14, 2026 and Andersen EV on August 26, 2026.

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