EVBox Install vs EV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EVBox Install
This app is for qualified charging station installers to configure specific EVBox and Mercedes-Benz charging stations. It allows for network setup, current adjustment, and firmware updates, making stations operational.
- Configure charging stations
- Connect to local networks (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, cellular)
- Set maximum charge current
- Configure current balancing
- Provide station firmware updates
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Note: EVBox Install is for qualified charging station installers only. Configuring the charging station via EVBox Install app is a mandatory step in making the following stations operational: • EVBox Livo • EVBox Livo 2 • EVBox Liviqo • Mercedes-Benz Wallbox Other stations such as EVBox Elvi, EVBox BusinessLine or EVBox Iqon are configured via the EVBox Connect app instead. ----------------------- With the EVBox Install app, installers can connect to the charging stations listed above and do the following: • Configure the charging station to a local Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network to enable communication between a charging management service provider and the charging station. • Set the maximum charge current. • Configure the current balancing features. • Provide station firmware updates. All the steps to successfully complete a configuration are explained inside the app. Do you need help with installing the station? Consult the charging station's installation manual.
EV
Easily manage your electric vehicle charging stations. Pair your station via Bluetooth, connect to Wi-Fi for remote management, and schedule charging sessions. Supports remote firmware upgrades for seamless updates.
- User identification and registration
- Bluetooth pairing with charging stations
- Wi-Fi connectivity for remote management
- Scheduled charging
- Remote firmware upgrades
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Welcome to EV-Charger easy management of charging stations. Features: - Identification and / or registration of the user. - Pair your charging station to mobile devices via Bluetooth. - Connect your charging station to your local Wi-Fi network to enable communication between your charging management service provider and your charging station. - Scheduled charging. - Support remote firmware upgrade.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EV at 12.0 against EVBox Install's 14.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EVBox Install against 5.0 for EV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
EVBox Install ships an update monthly, EV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVBox Install | EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EVBox B.V. | 长青 苏 |
Customer experience
EVBox Install
EV
In-app purchases
EVBox Install
No in-app purchases
EV
No in-app purchases
