EvGo Smart Charge vs Ro CEI Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EvGo Smart Charge
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EvGo Smart Charge is the app for the EvGo network of electric vehicle charging stations in Romania. Find a free charger, start the session from your phone, follow it in real time and pay directly in the app. FIND STATIONS - Map of every station in the EvGo network, plus a list sorted by distance from you - Search by station name or address - Filter by connector type (Type 2, CCS2, CHAdeMO), by charging speed (slow up to 50 kW, fast between 51 and 100 kW, ultra-fast above 100 kW), by distance and by stations open now - Real-time status for each connector: free, in use or unavailable - Station details: address, opening hours, number and type of connectors, power, parking spots, nearby amenities and contact details - Directions to the station through the maps app on your phone - Save the stations you use often to your favourites CHARGE YOUR CAR - Start charging by scanning the QR code on the station or by picking the connector in the app - Follow the delivered energy, the elapsed time and the cost in real time - Stop the session from the app at any moment - Get a notification when the session ends RESERVE A CONNECTOR - Reserve a connector before you reach the station - See your active reservation and your past ones PAY - By bank card, through the NETOPIA payment processor - From your account credit, topped up by card, by SMS or with a voucher code - Review your credit history, everything added and everything spent - Request the invoice for any month by email YOUR ACCOUNT - Full charging history, with energy, duration and cost for every session - Billing details you can edit at any time - The app in Romanian or English - Delete your account and its data straight from the app PERMISSIONS The app uses your location to show nearby stations and sort them by distance, and the camera to scan the QR code on the station. Both are requested when you use them and can be declined. Charging requires an EvGo account, which you create for free in the app.
Ro CEI Reader
This app uses NFC to securely read data from your Electronic Identity Card (eID). It displays personal information, document details, and even your photo. You can save the data as a PDF for archiving or later use.
- NFC reading of eID chip data
- Detailed personal information display
- Cardholder photo display
- Export identification details as PDF
- Quick re-check for repeated scans
- Secure on-device data storage
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This application allows you to quickly and securely read data from the Electronic Identity Card (eID) using NFC technology. Simply enable NFC on your phone, enter CAN(6 digits), enter PIN(4 digits), place your CEI near the device, and the information will instantly appear on your screen. Key Features: • NFC reading of identification data stored on the eID chip. • Detailed display of information: surname, given name, national ID number, sex, nationality, date and place of birth, domicile, and document details (number, issue date, expiry date). • Cardholder’s photo, when available on the chip. • Save as PDF – export identification details, including domicile, for archiving or later use. • Quick re-check option for repeated scans. Security & Privacy • All data stays on your device – nothing is sent externally. • Information can only be exported when you explicitly choose to (PDF, share). • No personal data collection, no third-party transmissions. Requirements • A phone with NFC enabled and support for eID standards.
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Verdict
EvGo Smart Charge and Ro CEI Reader are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | EvGo Smart Charge | Ro CEI Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EvGo Green Motion | Ministerul Afacerilor Interne |
In-app purchases
EvGo Smart Charge
No in-app purchases
Ro CEI Reader
No in-app purchases







