Comparison

OpenWB Dashboard vs evcc.io

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

Head to head
About

OpenWB Dashboard

Features
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Diese App gibt dir die Möglichkeit deine OpenWB Daten bequem über dein Handy einsehen lassen. Darüber hinaus kannst du die verschiedenen Lademodi ändern und den aktuellen Ladestand einsehen. Nachdem du dich mit deinen OpenWB Cloud Daten eingeloggt hast, besitzt du die komplette Kontrolle über deine Wallbox. • Mit der schnellen Übersicht kannst du blitz schnell sehen wie voll dein Auto ist und direkt den Lademodus umstellen. • Mit den individuell einstellbaren Statistiken lassen sich zusammenhänge besser verstehen. • Mit der Möglichkeit mehrere Koten hinzuzufügen, lassen sich mehrere Wallboxen über eine App steuern. Damit hast du jeder Zeit die Kontrolle über all deine Ladepunkte. • Mithilfe der Widgets kannst du wichtige Infos über deine Wallbox einsehen ohne die App zu öffnen. • Durch die Siri Shortcuts lassen sich mächtige Automatisierungen bauen mit welchen du noch mehr aus deiner Wallbox holen kannst. Disclaimer: Die App ist ein privates Projekt und steht in keiner Verbindung mit der openWB GmbH & Co. KG. Die App ist lediglich ein Client für die Daten der openWB Cloud.

About

evcc.io

Control your home's electric vehicle charging based on solar energy availability or off-peak electricity rates. This app provides remote access to your local evcc server for seamless integration with your EV charger and compatible solar or battery systems.

Highlights
  • Automatic evcc server detection
  • Interaction with evcc UI
  • Demo instance for testing
  • Light/Dark mode
  • Supports various EV chargers
  • Integrates with smart plugs and battery systems
Features
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Charge your electric car when the sun is shining or when electricity is clean and affordable. With this app, you can access your local evcc instance on your home network. App Features: - Automatic detection of your evcc server - Interaction with your evcc UI - Demo instance available for testing - Light/Dark Mode: Adapts to your device Prerequisite: You must have evcc installed on a device (Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS, Linux Docker, ...) at your home. What is evcc? evcc is an open-source software that runs at your home. It is compatible with many PV and battery systems and controls your EV charger - regardless of manufacturer. If your car has an online interface, you can also use smart controls like charging schedules, minimum charging, and charging limits. Additionally, it supports dynamic electricity tariffs, smart plugs, balcony solar systems, and small home batteries. Supported EV Chargers: ABB, ABL, Alfen, Alphatec, Amperfied, Audi, Bender, BMW, cFos, Compleo, CUBOS, Cupra, Dadapower, DaheimLaden, Delta, E.ON Drive, E3/DC, Easee, Ebee, echarge, EcoHarmony, Edgetech, Elli, EM2GO, Ensto, ESL, eSystems, Etrel, EVBox, Fronius, Garo, go-e, HardyBarth, Heidelberg, Hesotec, Homecharge, Innogy, INRO, Juice, KEBA, Kontron Solar, Kostal, KSE, LadeFoxx, LRT, Mennekes, my-PV, NRGKick, OBO Bettermann, OpenEVSE, openWB, Optec, Orbis, PC Electric, Peblar, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, Pracht, Pulsares, Pulsatrix, Qcells, Schneider, Schrack, SENEC, Siemens, Skoda, SMA, Smartfox, SolarEdge, Solax, Sonnen, Spelsberg, Stark in Strom, Sungrow, TechniSat, Tesla, Tigo, TinkerForge, Ubitricity, Vestel, Victron, Viridian EV, Volkswagen, Wallbe, wallbox, Walther Werke, Webasto, Weidmüller, Zaptec Supported Smart Plugs: AVM, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, myStrom, Shelly, Tasmota, TP-Link Supported Inverter and Battery Systems: A-Tronix, Acrel, Ads-tec, Alpha ESS, Ampere, Anker, APsystems, AVM, BGEtech, Bosswerk, Carlo Gavazzi, Deye, E3/DC, Eastron, Enphase, FENECON, FoxESS, Fronius, Ginlong, go-e, GoodWe, Growatt, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, Hoymiles, Huawei, IGEN Tech, Kostal, LG, Loxone, M-TEC, myStrom, OpenEMS, Powerfox, QCells, Qcells, RCT, SAJ, SAX, SENEC, Senergy, Shelly, Siemens, SMA, Smartfox, SofarSolar, Solaranzeige, SolarEdge, SolarMax, Solarwatt, Solax, Solinteng, Sonnen, St-ems, Steca, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Sunway, Tasmota, Tesla, TP-Link, VARTA, Victron, Wattsonic, Youless, ZCS Azzurro, Zendure Supported Vehicles: Aiways, Audi, BMW, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Nissan, NIU, Opel, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zero Motorcycles

Screenshots

OpenWB Dashboard4 screens
evcc.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

OpenWB Dashboard and evcc.io are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

OpenWB Dashboard ships an update every 6 weeks, evcc.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OpenWB Dashboard versus evcc.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWB Dashboardevcc.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal FaudeMichael Geers

In-app purchases

None

OpenWB Dashboard

No in-app purchases

None

evcc.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenWB Dashboard free?
OpenWB Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is evcc.io free?
evcc.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenWB Dashboard or evcc.io have ads?
Neither OpenWB Dashboard nor evcc.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenWB Dashboard or evcc.io?
OpenWB Dashboard ships an update every 6 weeks, and evcc.io every 2 months. Most recently, OpenWB Dashboard was updated on September 18, 2026 and evcc.io on September 6, 2026.

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