Autel Charge vs MSI aConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autel Charge
Manage your electric vehicle charging experience, whether at home or on the go. Monitor charging sessions, track energy costs, and optimize charging schedules. Find and use public charging stations with ease, including real-time availability and navigation.
- Home charger setup and configuration
- Schedule off-peak charging
- Real-time charging statistics
- Public charger availability map
- Filter public chargers by connector/power
- Navigate to charging stations
- Home charger sharing for revenue
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The Autel Charge application bring you an excellent experience when you're charging on Autel MaxiCharger at home or on the road. The advantages of our intelligent charging solutions for home use include: • Scan the QR code on your home charger to streamline the setup and configuration process. • Link Autel charge card to start and stop charging via it. • Fast and convenient charging via the Autostart feature. • Schedule charging sessions during off-peak times to reduce electricity costs. • View real-time charging statistics including: Power usage, energy costs, charging amperage, charge duration and much more! • View monthly energy consumption details. • Set your local energy prices to calculate charging costs using home chargers. • Distribute charging power evenly within a charger group to maximize charging efficiency within limited total charging power via dynamic load balancing. • Home Charger Sharing supporting sharing home chargers with other drivers for extra revenue. • Fast and convenient self-service invoicing for reimbursement of charging costs. • Convenient management of charge records by exporting charge history as Excel files by month. When on the road, the Autel Charge application offers the following features: • Start and stop charging using your Autel Charge card or by scanning the QR code on the public charger. • Displays the availability status of public chargers on the map. (available, in-use, out of order, etc.) • Filter chargers displayed on the map by desired connector types. • Filter by required charging power on the map. • View site information within the map including pictures, address, energy prices, hours of operation, quantity of chargers and connectors. • Navigate to a desired site using the integrated navigation map. • Link your credit card to streamline the payment process using public chargers. • Scan QR code to start and stop the charger with just one tap.
MSI aConnect
This electric vehicle charging management platform offers a new interface for convenient and intelligent charging. Find nearby stations, schedule charging times, and monitor your vehicle's status. It aims to simplify the charging process for EV owners.
- Smart map search for charging stations
- Real-time charging status display
- Intelligent charging scheduling
- Transparent billing and cost management
- Vehicle management system for station matching
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Brand-New Interface Upgrade - aConnect To use this version of the app, the charging pile firmware must be updated to version 2XX or higher. Please use the EV Life App or m-Connect to update the firmware before downloading and using aConnect. (Note: Data cannot be retained, so please be aware.) aConnect is a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging management platform designed to provide EV owners with a convenient and intelligent charging experience. The new interface has undergone a significant overhaul, integrating the most commonly used functions in one place. This allows users to quickly locate nearby charging stations, schedule charging times, and monitor their charging status anytime, anywhere. 1. Smart Map Search: Combine a real-time charging station map with charging status displays, making it effortless to find the nearest available station. You can charge your vehicle while shopping or relaxing, saving time and improving efficiency. (Available in the future) 2. Transparent Billing: After each charging session, the system automatically generates a detailed bill, including charging time, electricity consumed, rates, and total cost. This allows owners to clearly understand their vehicle's electricity usage and better manage costs and budgets. (Available in the future) 3. Intelligent Charging Scheduling: For owners with home charging facilities, this feature enables customizable charging times. The system will automatically select the most energy-efficient time based on electricity supply, ensuring your vehicle is fully charged when needed while reducing your electricity bill. 4. Vehicle Management System: Paired with exclusive operator charging station management features, this helps you quickly find the best match with charging stations, enabling fast entry and charging. This function not only enhances charging convenience but also simplifies the charging process, allowing you to enjoy a smoother experience. (Available in the future) We are committed to continuously optimizing and upgrading the aConnect platform to provide you with the highest-quality and most convenient EV charging management services. Join us in experiencing the new era of electric vehicle charging!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Autel Charge at 4.8 against MSI aConnect's 3.0. Autel Charge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). MSI aConnect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Autel Charge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autel Charge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Autel Charge ships an update every 2 weeks, MSI aConnect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autel Charge | MSI aConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #192 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autel Digital Power Co., Ltd. | Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Autel Charge
MSI aConnect
Bugs and requests
Autel Charge
Reported bugs
5 issues- Charger firmware update issues
- Charging session not stopping properly
- Incorrect currency display
- WiFi password length restriction
- Login and account creation problems
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to set charge percentage limits
- More customizable charging schedules
- Support for multiple users/accounts
- Integration with digital wallets
- Improved reporting and analytics
MSI aConnect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Autel Charge
No in-app purchases
MSI aConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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