Comparison

EV CALC vs Car Cast

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

Head to head
About

EV CALC

Estimate electric vehicle charging time, range, and cost across various charging systems. Features customizable charging speeds, a range slider, and a countdown timer with notifications. Supports all charger types and major EV models, with zero personal data collection and no ads.

Highlights
  • Estimate charge time, range, and cost
  • Customizable charging speeds
  • Range slider for desired range
  • Countdown timer with charge completion notifications
  • Supports all charger types and major EV models
  • Offline timer functionality
  • Zero personal data collection and no ads
Features
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EV CALC lets you easily estimate your electric vehicle charge time, range and cost no matter what charging system you are connecting to. With 4 customisable charging speeds, you can instantly toggle between your common chargers. Simply tap on the charging speed, swipe the range that you need and you'll clearly see the cost, range and time it will take to complete the charge. Quickly set a timer to count down the minutes until your charge is complete. The app will notify you when your charge is at 80%, so you can avoid any idle fees. With one tap and a swipe you'll clearly see: - How long your charge will take - How much it will cost - When it will be finished With all the varied charging options out there - this app keeps things simple and reliable. With the bonus features: - Most common presets configurable in the settings - Accurate range calculator - Auto EV car setup with an accurate range estimate - Supports all charger types and major models of Electric Cars - Zero personal data collection and no adverts - Sustainable dev, minimum app size so that you can download instantly while mobile - Offline timer, even if you accidentally close the app we'll still notify you Perfect for any Tesla, BMW, Nissan, Lucid Air, Mercedes EV, etc. Compatible with all major charging networks, Pod Point, Osprey, Shell Recharge, BP Pulse, Zero Carbon World, Blink, Electricity America, EVGO, Alfa, MFG, Chademo, and Tesla Super Chargers.

About

Car Cast

Mirror your iPhone's screen to your car's display for enhanced connectivity and entertainment. Access notifications, navigation, and even video calls directly on your car's screen, whether parked or driving.

Highlights
  • Screen mirror iPhone to car display
  • Park mode for media streaming
  • Drive mode for notifications and navigation
  • Video call integration
  • Easy setup instructions
  • Tesla compatibility
Features
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Transform your car's main display into a smart extension of your iPhone with Car Cast. Designed for ultimate convenience, Car Cast enables you to mirror your iPhone's screen to your car's display, ensuring you stay connected, entertained, and informed, whether you're parked or on the move. Never let an important notification slip by while driving again! Key Features: • Easy setup: Follow our simple instructions to screen mirror your iPhone to your car's display. • Flexibility: Whether you're parked or driving, Car Cast adjusts to your needs. • Park mode: Cast movies, TV shows or live sport streamed by mirroring your phone to your car screen • Drive mode: Keep track of important notifications, use your preferred sat nav app or music player • Enhanced connectivity: Screen mirror iPhone apps like Zoom, MS Teams, and Google Meet to leverage your car's display for video calls. Car Cast is compatible with: Tesla Model S Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model X Tesla Model Y Car Cast works as a great alternative to Apple Car Play which is not available for Tesla vehicles. It works as a Tesla mirror utility that can use your Tesla's Premium Connectivity or phone tethering, coupled with WiFi or your phone's 4G/5G to stream your display in real-time to your main Tesla display. Technical information Your car must have MCU2 or greater to stream video in Park mode (typically cars newer than March 2018 are compatible). For Drive mode to function, your vehicle must allow the web browser to be used when driving. Other cars may be compatible if they have a modern Chromium based web browser. Car Cast: The ultimate iPhone cast to car experience Streamline your in-car experience with screencast and car cast features that bring your favorite content and apps from your iPhone to your vehicle's display. From mirroring phone content in your car to using alternative sat nav or maps applications, Car Cast enriches your driving experience. Some apps with copyrighted content (Apple TV, Netflix or Amazon Prime for example) will not work when using screen mirroring with Car Cast. In the case of protected content, a black screen will appear. This is not a fault of Car Cast, but rather a feature added by the content providers. Payments and Renewal: Free plan includes 1 hour of streaming per month. Car Cast Premium requires a subscription either paid renewal subscription or a one time payment for lifetime usage. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of Use: https://carcastapp.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://carcastapp.com/privacy.html This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. All trademarks and logos related to Tesla are the property of Tesla, Inc.

Screenshots

EV CALC4 screens
Car Cast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV CALC at 88% against Car Cast's 14%. EV CALC also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Car Cast's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Car Cast sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EV CALC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EV CALC holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Cast has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of EV CALC's written reviews are positive against 14% of Car Cast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV CALC ships an update every 3 weeks, Car Cast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EV CALC versus Car Cast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV CALCCar Cast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.2 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings197 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlterium LtdToxic Degu Ltd

Customer experience

EV CALC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Car Cast

All ratings97 ratings
Positive54.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative43.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

In-app purchases

None

EV CALC

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Car Cast

Subscriptions7
  • 5 hours screen sharing$0.991 Month
  • 10 hours screen sharing$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited screen sharing$2.997 Days
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  • unlimited screen sharing3 variants$2.997 Days
  • unlimited screen sharing7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited screen sharing$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited screen sharing$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Car Cast - Lifetime access$14.99
  • Car Cast - Lifetime access2 variants$19.99
  • Car Cast - Lifetime access$39.99
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  • Car Cast - Lifetime access$49.99

Questions

Is EV CALC free?
EV CALC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car Cast free?
Car Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EV CALC or Car Cast?
EV CALC is rated higher. EV CALC averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car Cast averages 3.2 from 97 ratings.
Do EV CALC or Car Cast have ads?
Neither EV CALC nor Car Cast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV CALC or Car Cast?
EV CALC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Car Cast every 2 weeks. Most recently, EV CALC was updated on October 26, 2026 and Car Cast on October 30, 2026.

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