# Z vs Ai

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Z at 33% against Ai's 0%. Z also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Ai's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Z ships an update monthly, Ai every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Z | Ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [zhejiang benyi new energy technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536090136) | [AISWEI Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/528213286) |

## What reviewers say

### Z

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/z-box/id1578050504)

Manage and monitor your smart home energy devices remotely. Connect to EV chargers and microinverters via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for real-time status updates and control. Compatible with BENY home chargers and balcony/garden PV equipment.

**Highlights:** Remote EV charger monitoring, Microinverter status viewing, Bluetooth direct connection, Wi-Fi cloud registration, Real-time device status, BENY device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-charging/id1626035210)

Control and manage your smart EV charger remotely. Schedule charging times to save money on electricity, track your charging history, and grant access to others. Optional upgrades offer solar charging and load balancing.

**Highlights:** Remote charger management, Schedule charging times, Track charging history, Grant shared access, Solar charging integration (upgrade), Dynamic load balancing (upgrade)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Z free?

Z is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ai free?

Ai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Z or Ai have ads?

Neither Z nor Ai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Z or Ai?

Z ships an update monthly, and Ai every 5 months. Most recently, Z was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ai on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*