Comparison

CP Tool vs Spectre

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

Head to head

About

CP Tool

Features

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CP Tool is a configuration parameter tool created by TIMXON for EV charging station. Its users are installers, testers, operation and maintenance personnel and users of TIMXON charging station. Users can use it to achieve the following functions: * Configure charging station to connect backend * Configure the mode of the charging station * Configure the rated output current of the charging station * Configure the home energy management function of the charging station * Update the charging station firmware ...

About

Spectre

Features

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The Spectre app is a app, designed for home use to precisely monitor charger energy consumption. It enables users to set efficient charging schedules, offering a smart solution to manage and reduce energy usage and costs effectively.

Screenshots

CP Tool3 screens

Spectre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CP Tool at every 2 months against Spectre's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CP Tool ships an update every 2 months, Spectre every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

CP Tool versus Spectre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CP Tool	Spectre
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0	11.0
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	61 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHENZHEN TIMXON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD	D-LIGHT Group

In-app purchases

None

CP Tool

No in-app purchases

None

Spectre

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CP Tool free?

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

Is Spectre free?

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

Do CP Tool or Spectre have ads?

Neither CP Tool nor Spectre shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CP Tool or Spectre?

CP Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Spectre every 6 months. Most recently, CP Tool was updated on September 17, 2026 and Spectre on May 16, 2026.