CharIN vs EATON CHG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CharIN
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Empowering the next level of green mobility and energy. We are the leading global association with over 300 members dedicated to promote standards in the field of charging systems for charging EVs of all types in as many parts of the world. Under the CharIN umbrella, cross-industry stakeholders like automakers, charging station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and many others continue moving towards interoperable charging, where vehicles, chargers, and software systems work together and to make the user experience reliable, easy and smooth. CharINΒ΄s holistic approach is not limited to passenger cars. Its international community is comprised of leading global companies representing every link to the e-mobility value chain and multiple experts who have been working together as a team to drive the requirements of charging all kinds of electric vehicles. Be informed about the latest developments in e-mobility, charging, CCS and in the CharIN context. Don't miss any more events. Be the first to know about new events, be reminded and enter the events directly into your calendar. Keep track of the program of an event and register directly. Participate in our interactive polls and see the results of the polls you have participated in at any time. For everyone: Log in to the app so you can configure your settings. Decide which news you want to be informed about and which events might be interesting for you by specifying your interests. Open Polls are only available for users with an account. For CharIN Members: Some content is only visible to CharIN members. Log in directly with your e-mail that you are using for communication with CharIN if you are already a member. For non-members: You are welcome to use our CharIN app. You will receive news with the latest in the field of e-mobility and you can view public events and save them in your calendar. To receive news of interest to you, sign up and save your interests in your profile. Are you interested in joining CharIN? Please contact us: info@charin.global
EATON CHG
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EATON CHG is an app that allows EV drivers to locate public charging stations and intelligently operate their home charger. It has a simple, easy-to-use design and is dedicated to giving users with the greatest charging experience and service possible. Function introductionοΌ For business scenarios: - Find charging stations Check, on the map, the availability of nearby charging stations, a navigation feature is integrated. - Details of charging station Check the details of charging station and get the latest tariff information and merchant information. - Scan code to charge Scan the QR code or enter the SN number to start charging. - Charging monitoring Monitor, in real time, the charging status and charging data. - Payment mode Support Paypal, Strip - Record query You can query charging records and payment records For home scenarios: - Smart control Intelligently control the start or termination of the charging session. - Charging mode The following charging modes are available: normal mode, green mode, mixed mode, load balance mode. -Scheduled charging Preset the charging time and the charging interval. - RFID-based charging Bind the RFID card to the charger to enable offline charging with an RFID card. - User Authorization Allows you to grant permission to family and friends to use your charger. - Charging Monitoring Check the charging status in real time and previous charging history. - Remote Upgrade Support remote charger upgrades to access further smart charging services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: CharIN at 2 against EATON CHG's β. EATON CHG's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CharIN | EATON CHG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charging Interface Initiative e. V. | YEEYANKA Tech Co.,Ltd. |
In-app purchases
CharIN
No in-app purchases
EATON CHG
No in-app purchases









