Comparison

SRNE vs ChargeN

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

Head to head
About

SRNE

Monitor your solar devices in real-time and configure settings via Bluetooth. Access historical data for solar yield and consumption, and explore product information. A demo mode allows testing device functions without hardware.

Highlights
  • Real-time device data
  • Bluetooth configuration
  • Historical data tracking
  • Demo mode for testing
  • Product information access
  • Feedback function
Features
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With SRNE Monitoring you can see the real-time data of your devices and configure the settings via Bluetooth. You will also get the insight into our product range and you can test the devices in a DEMO version. Demo Mode: Select a device from the demo library and get an insight of the functions. Real-time data: Keep track of the real-time data of your solar devices. History: With the history you can keep an overview of the values of the past days: Solar yield, consumption and other, technical data and values. (Data records may differ from device to device). Feedback function: If you have improvements or comments about the app or devices, you can use the feedback function. Our service team will be happy to respond to your concerns within 72 hrs.

About

ChargeN

Features
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ChargeN is the official smart charging companion designed for Changan European-standard EV chargers. Whether you're at home or on the go, ChargeN puts full control of your private charging pile right in your pocket.Key Features: Plug & Charge — Enable one-touch charging without card or Bluetooth authentication. Simply plug in and go. Real-Time Monitoring — Track live charging status, power output, current, voltage and session duration at a glance. Smart Charging — Set SOC targets, current limits and scheduled charging to optimise your energy usage and electricity costs. Device Management — Bind, unbind, rename and configure your chargers. Set a master charger for multi-pile households. OTA Firmware Updates — Keep your charger up to date with seamless over-the-air firmware upgrades via Bluetooth. WiFi Configuration — Easily connect your charger to WiFi via Bluetooth for cloud connectivity and remote access. Private Charger Sharing — Share your private charger with family and friends securely. Charging History — Review past charging sessions with detailed data and statistics. Troubleshooting & FAQ — Built-in help centre with step-by-step fault diagnosis and recovery guides. Multi-Language Support — Available in English, Spanish, Thai and Chinese. Compatible Standards: EN IEC 61851, EN IEC 62196 Supported Chargers: Changan 7kW single-phase and 11kW three-phase AC wall-box chargers.Charge smarter. Charge with ChargeN.

Screenshots

SRNE4 screens
ChargeN4 screens

Verdict

The call

SRNE and ChargeN 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SRNE versus ChargeN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSRNEChargeN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSRNE Solar Co.,LtdCSG SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

In-app purchases

None

SRNE

No in-app purchases

None

ChargeN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SRNE free?
SRNE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargeN free?
ChargeN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SRNE or ChargeN have ads?
Neither SRNE nor ChargeN shows ads.

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