MCE Sync vs CaliCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MCE Sync
Automate your electric vehicle charging to leverage the cheapest and cleanest energy available on the grid. Earn cash rewards for charging during specific low-carbon events.
- Automated EV charging
- Cheapest energy utilization
- Cleanest energy utilization
- Cash sign-up bonus
- Monthly cash rewards
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The MCE Sync app helps you automate your EV charging at home to use the least expensive and cleanest energy on the grid. Download the app and charge your EV to receive a $50 sign-up bonus. You can earn $10 a month in additional cash by charging during low-carbon events.
CaliCharge
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CaliCharge is a smart charging app for EV drivers in California. Use CaliCharge and enjoy easy EV charging while making the energy grid greener and more reliable. Smart charging that works around you: - By adapting to your energy rate plan, CaliCharge will charge your EV at the cheapest times, saving you money when you charge and ensuring your EV is ready when you want it. Get rewards when you plug in at home: - Earn a $50 sign-on reward voucher when you register with the CaliCharge app and connect your EV. - You’ll then be able to earn more rewards just for plugging in your EV at home. A boost for your wallet and the planet: - CaliCharge will optimize your charging for times of low demand and high renewable energy generation. - You’ll be helping to reduce stress on the energy grid and improve grid resiliency in your area. To use the CaliCharge app you’ll need to be enrolled in the CaliCharge program and have a compatible car. To enroll in the CaliCharge program please first register your interest at: https://calicharge.energy/ Eligibility and terms and conditions apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CaliCharge at 3 against MCE Sync's 1. CaliCharge also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). 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.
MCE Sync ships an update every 6 weeks, CaliCharge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCE Sync | CaliCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (198 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MCE Clean Energy | Kaluza Ltd |
In-app purchases
MCE Sync
No in-app purchases
CaliCharge
No in-app purchases









