Comparison

Alpha Smart vs EV

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

Head to head
About

Alpha Smart

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The Alpha Smart app allows easy and convenient control and programming of your heating system via the internet. The Alpha Smart app allows you to keep an eye on your buildings wherever you are and at all times. It also ensures the indoor climate is pleasant. Thanks to the smart heating solution, you save both energy and costs. Key features: β€’ It’s simple and intuitive to install and set up β€’ The status display and control of the heating system are also remote β€’ A modern and clearly designed user interface makes heating control intuitive β€’ Heating profiles can be programmed to allow temperature settings depending on the day and time β€’ It provides convenient overview of devices and rooms β€’ Multiple properties are supported

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EV

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EV-BOY Pulse helps EV drivers turn supported on-board diagnostic data into clear, practical guidance. Built and validated first for Nissan LEAF and BMW i3, it helps you understand battery condition, 12V behaviour and stored fault codes without having to interpret a wall of raw numbers. BATTERY VERDICT, WITH CONTEXT See a plain-English battery verdict alongside supported battery-health readings, state of charge, usable-capacity estimates and cell-balance context. Reading confidence helps you judge whether a result is ready to rely on or whether a better test condition may improve it. 12V SYSTEM CHECK Use guided readings to check the auxiliary 12V system. EV-BOY Pulse shows collection progress, a stable reading and clear next-step guidance when a result may deserve further attention. FAULT CODES EXPLAINED Scan supported stored diagnostic trouble codes and view a plain-English explanation, severity indication and sensible next step. Focus on what to investigate rather than a wall of technical codes. MADE FOR NISSAN LEAF AND BMW i3 FIRST Nissan LEAF and BMW i3 are the first fully validated vehicle profiles. Further EV profiles will be added only as they are validated. WHAT YOU NEED EV-BOY Pulse requires a compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD adapter and a supported vehicle for live diagnostic readings. Adapter compatibility and available data can vary by vehicle, model year and connection quality. IMPORTANT EV-BOY Pulse provides model-based diagnostic guidance from on-board data. It is not a manufacturer inspection, safety certification, warranty decision or repair guarantee. For safety-critical, persistent or urgent vehicle faults, obtain professional diagnosis.

Screenshots

Alpha Smart4 screens
EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EV at every 3 weeks against Alpha Smart's every 2 months. EV also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

Alpha Smart ships an update every 2 months, EV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Alpha Smart versus EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha SmartEV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size63 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMΓΆhlenhoff GmbHEV-BOY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Alpha Smart

No in-app purchases

None

EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha Smart free?
Alpha Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV free?
EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alpha Smart or EV have ads?
Neither Alpha Smart nor EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Smart or EV?
Alpha Smart ships an update every 2 months, and EV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alpha Smart was updated on October 6, 2026 and EV on October 15, 2026.

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