OpticsRE vs DEWALT EV Charger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpticsRE
Monitor and control OutBack power conversion systems remotely. View energy use, production, and historical data. Receive email and mobile notifications for alerts and system events.
- Connect with OutBack devices
- View energy use and production
- Access historical performance data
- Receive email notifications
- Remote control access
- Eliminate site visits
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OPTICS RE is an intelligent platform for users of OutBack power conversion systems, as it allows them to connect with OutBack products (Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 family, RoseWater) and view important information about their system's energy use and production, as well as historical performance and event data. It also provides email & mobile notifications* and alerts, allowing for remote control access, which can help eliminate unnecessary site visits. With OPTICS RE, users can use any internet-connected device to monitor and control their OutBack power conversion systems remotely, providing convenience and flexibility. * Mobile Push Notifications only available for Mojave systems at this time. Features: Connect with Mojave, AXS Port, Mate3 Family, and RoseWater internet connected devices View energy use and production Historical performance and event data Email notifications and alerts Mobile push notifications for Mojave systems Remote control access Eliminate unnecessary site visits If you have any questions or suggestions? Please contact our support team: Customer support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center Privacy policy: https://www.outbackpower.com/about-outback/policies-and-notices/privacy-policy Technical support: https://www.outbackpower.com/resources/technical-support/support-center
DEWALT EV Charger
Control and monitor your electric vehicle charging sessions from your mobile device. Connect via Bluetooth or WiFi to start, schedule, and track energy consumption for a convenient and reliable charging experience.
- Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity
- Remote charging control
- Energy consumption monitoring
- Automated charging schedules
- Real-time status notifications
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Power up at home with the DEWALT EV Charger App. A reliable and convenient EV charging experience, instantly connect via bluetooth and WiFi to start, schedule, monitor and stop your charging sessions. Fast charge with confidence with the DEWALT EV Charger App. Main Features: CONNECT: Compatible with DeWALT EV Chargers, quickly and easily connect via Bluetooth and WiFi CHARGE: Use your mobile to control charging sessions from the palm of your hand. ENERGY MONITORING: View current and historical charging data and energy consumption SCHEDULE: Create an automated recurring schedule to reduce energy costs NOTIFICATIONS: Receive status real-time updates for your EV charger For more information, contact customer service at support@dewaltevcharger.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DEWALT EV Charger at 2.6 against OpticsRE's 1.5. DEWALT EV Charger also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 8%). OpticsRE's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DEWALT EV Charger holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of OpticsRE's written reviews are positive against 37% of DEWALT EV Charger's.
OpticsRE ships an update every 7 months, DEWALT EV Charger monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | OpticsRE | DEWALT EV Charger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (44 ratings) | 2.6 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Technologies, Inc. | Paragon Group USA LLC |
Customer experience
OpticsRE
DEWALT EV Charger
Bugs and requests
OpticsRE
Reported bugs
21 issues- Impossible to sign on at times
- App will not work without a password when using Google sign-in
- App is non-functioning
- "Something went wrong please try again" error on login
- App hangs on login screen
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- App stopped working with Radian Series
- App ceased function on all fronts with zero warning
- App is not working anymore
- Cannot login with current version
- App doesn't work
- Doesn't remember credentials
- App is not user friendly and not stable
- App worked and now it doesn't
- App backend decommissioned
- App throws login errors
- App recently broke and is not functional
- App won't let me add any system other than Mojave
- App doesn't show profile or system created on computer
- Cannot see existing profiles
- Shows system already added when trying to add
- Wildly inaccurate data, irregular refresh interval
Requested features
8 requests- Update system list to include Radian Series (historical)
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix login issues
- Provide better communication regarding outages
- Make app user-friendly
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- Allow access to all data in one place
- Offer a dark mode option
- Improve historical data collection accuracy
DEWALT EV Charger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OpticsRE
No in-app purchases
DEWALT EV Charger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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