# EV CALC vs Car Cast

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV CALC | Car Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-calc/id1643348948/reviews)** | [3.2 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cast-screen-mirror/id6474124223/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ulterium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/979013939) | [Toxic Degu Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720712439) |

## What reviewers say

### EV CALC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-calc/id1643348948)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Car Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-cast-screen-mirror/id6474124223)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 hours screen sharing | $0.99 | per month |
| 10 hours screen sharing | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited screen sharing | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| unlimited screen sharing | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| unlimited screen sharing | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited screen sharing | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited screen sharing | $24.99 | per year |
| Car Cast - Lifetime access | $14.99 | one-time |
| Car Cast - Lifetime access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Car Cast - Lifetime access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Car Cast - Lifetime access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*