Comparison

BG SyncEV Installer vs APEX EV

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

Head to head
About

BG SyncEV Installer

This utility app facilitates the initial setup of BG SyncEV Mode 3 chargers. It allows for the configuration of various connectivity options, including WiFi, wired LAN, and 4G. Users can also adjust settings like custom OCPP and load management via CT clamp.

Highlights
  • Configure WiFi, LAN, and 4G connectivity
  • Set up custom OCPP settings
  • Configure load management via CT clamp
  • Initial setup for BG SyncEV Mode 3 chargers
  • User-friendly interface for installers
Features
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This is the app to use during initial setup of BG SyncEV Mode 3 chargers. Configure WiFi, wired LAN and/or 4G connectivity. Configure settings such as custom OCPP or load management settings via CT clamp.

About

APEX EV

Control your electric vehicle charging from a single application. Schedule charging sessions to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. Manage multiple charging stations under one account for convenience.

Highlights
  • Start, stop, and monitor charging
  • Prioritize off-peak charging
  • Manage multiple charge points
  • Add charge points to master account
Features
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> Start, stop, & monitor your charging activity with one app. > Prioritise off-peak charging. > Manage and add multiple charge points to one master account. APEX EV to be used by Project EV’s APEX Chargers

Screenshots

BG SyncEV Installer3 screens
APEX EV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BG SyncEV Installer at 44% against APEX EV's 10%. BG SyncEV Installer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). APEX EV's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

BG SyncEV Installer ships an update every 8 months, APEX EV monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BG SyncEV Installer versus APEX EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBG SyncEV InstallerAPEX EV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better9.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB46 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLuceco plc明鹏 杨

Customer experience

BG SyncEV Installer

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

APEX EV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.2%

In-app purchases

None

BG SyncEV Installer

No in-app purchases

None

APEX EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BG SyncEV Installer free?
BG SyncEV Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is APEX EV free?
APEX EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BG SyncEV Installer or APEX EV have ads?
Neither BG SyncEV Installer nor APEX EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BG SyncEV Installer or APEX EV?
BG SyncEV Installer ships an update every 8 months, and APEX EV monthly. Most recently, BG SyncEV Installer was updated on November 3, 2026 and APEX EV on November 3, 2026.

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