Comparison

CP Tool vs ME Smart

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

ME Smart

Features
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ME Smart connects devices that use, produce or store larger amounts of electricity. It determines when it makes sense to use, produce or store just the right amount of electricity via utilising our AI Strategies. ME Smart Controller links solar power plants, energy storage systems, heat pumps, and electric chargers to the ME Smart system. It manages electricity production and consumption, adjusts power draw from the grid, and uses advanced algorithms to ensure cost-effective energy use and maximum self-sufficiency. ME Smart Gateway This extension of the ME Smart system converts RS485 serial signals into TCP/IP signals. It is used when the ME Smart Controller’s two RS485 inputs are insufficient or when the device’s distance makes cable connections impractical. Additionally, the Gateway can control third-party devices via two relay outputs, such as a heat pump using SmartGrid Ready (SG Ready) or an EVU contact. The ME Smart Converters capture billing measurement data from meters with specific outputs without the need of additional power. The P1 and P1 – WiFi model wirelessly connects meters like the Iskraemeco AM550 to your network via WiFi or cable. The I1 (M-Bus) – Cable model connects meters like the Landis+Gyr E350 and E450 to the ME Smart controller via a wired connection. We optimize: ME Smart connects devices that use, produce or store larger amounts of electricity. It determines when it makes sense to use, produce or store just the right amount of electricity via utilising our AI Strategies. Smart EV Charging: When you at your home or in work, your vehicle could and should be charged the way it gets the battery full for the lowest cost possible. This becomes even more important if your company owns and charges multiple vehicles. Demand Response: When there is too much electricity available on the market, the result in low or even negative energy prices. You can benefit by adapting your use or production of energy to match what the market needs: use less or more, depending on the time. Supported devices: ME Smart can connect to more than 250 devices across 50 brands.

Screenshots

CP Tool3 screens
ME Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ME Smart at every 2 weeks against CP Tool's every 2 months. CP Tool's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, ME Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CP Tool versus ME Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCP ToolME Smart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHENZHEN TIMXON ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.LTDMERKUR Energija

In-app purchases

None

CP Tool

No in-app purchases

None

ME Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CP Tool free?
CP Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ME Smart free?
ME Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CP Tool or ME Smart have ads?
Neither CP Tool nor ME Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CP Tool or ME Smart?
CP Tool ships an update every 2 months, and ME Smart every 2 weeks. Most recently, CP Tool was updated on September 17, 2026 and ME Smart on September 18, 2026.

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