Comparison

Autel Config vs EV CALC

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

Head to head
About

Autel Config

This utility app connects, configures, and updates electric vehicle charging stations for installers. It allows for Wi-Fi setup, firmware updates, SIM card configuration, and management of charging current limits and load balancing.

Highlights
  • Configure Wi-Fi via Bluetooth/hotspot
  • Update charger firmware
  • Configure SIM card APN
  • Modify current limits
  • Configure dynamic load balancing
  • Manage maintenance tickets
Features
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Autel Config - for Installers Brief Description Autel Config links, configures, and updates MaxiChargers for installation and O&M (Operations and Maintenance). Full Description Autel Config is an easy-to-use app for charger operations and maintenance, providing installers with the following functionalities (available functions may vary depending on the chargers): • Configure Wi-Fi via Bluetooth or hotspot • Update firmware • Configure SIM card APN settings • Modify the current limit of chargers • Configure local dynamic load balancing (DLB) • Manage tickets

About

EV CALC

Estimate electric vehicle charging time, range, and cost across various charging systems. Features customizable charging speeds, a range slider, and a countdown timer with notifications. Supports all charger types and major EV models, with zero personal data collection and no ads.

Highlights
  • Estimate charge time, range, and cost
  • Customizable charging speeds
  • Range slider for desired range
  • Countdown timer with charge completion notifications
  • Supports all charger types and major EV models
  • Offline timer functionality
  • Zero personal data collection and no ads
Features
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EV CALC lets you easily estimate your electric vehicle charge time, range and cost no matter what charging system you are connecting to. With 4 customisable charging speeds, you can instantly toggle between your common chargers. Simply tap on the charging speed, swipe the range that you need and you'll clearly see the cost, range and time it will take to complete the charge. Quickly set a timer to count down the minutes until your charge is complete. The app will notify you when your charge is at 80%, so you can avoid any idle fees. With one tap and a swipe you'll clearly see: - How long your charge will take - How much it will cost - When it will be finished With all the varied charging options out there - this app keeps things simple and reliable. With the bonus features: - Most common presets configurable in the settings - Accurate range calculator - Auto EV car setup with an accurate range estimate - Supports all charger types and major models of Electric Cars - Zero personal data collection and no adverts - Sustainable dev, minimum app size so that you can download instantly while mobile - Offline timer, even if you accidentally close the app we'll still notify you Perfect for any Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Lucid Air, Mercedes EV, etc. Compatible with all major charging networks, Pod Point, Osprey, Shell Recharge, BP Pulse, Zero Carbon World, Blink, Electricity America, EVGO, Alfa, MFG, Chademo, and Tesla Super Chargers.

Screenshots

Autel Config3 screens
EV CALC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autel Config at 5.0 against EV CALC's 4.0. Autel Config also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). EV CALC's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (94% vs 86%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autel Config holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Autel Config's written reviews are positive against 94% of EV CALC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autel Config ships an update fortnightly, EV CALC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Autel Config versus EV CALC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutel ConfigEV CALC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Digital Power Co., Ltd.Ulterium Ltd

Customer experience

Autel Config

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

EV CALC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.1%

In-app purchases

None

Autel Config

No in-app purchases

None

EV CALC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autel Config free?
Autel Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV CALC free?
EV CALC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autel Config or EV CALC?
Autel Config is rated higher. Autel Config averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EV CALC averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Autel Config or EV CALC have ads?
Neither Autel Config nor EV CALC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autel Config or EV CALC?
Autel Config ships an update fortnightly, and EV CALC every 3 weeks. Most recently, Autel Config was updated on September 11, 2026 and EV CALC on June 10, 2026.

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