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EV Pile vs U

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

Head to head
EV Pile
EV Pile

EV Pile,Pile

Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
No ratingsView app β†’
U-Flow
U
Free
πŸ”§ Utilities
No ratingsView app β†’
About

EV Pile

Remotely control your electric vehicle's home charging station. Monitor real-time data, equipment status, and charging history. Supports various charging methods and device configuration.

Highlights
  • Remote charging control
  • Real-time data monitoring
  • Charging history log
  • Equipment status display
  • Appointment charging
  • Set charging current
Features
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The EV Pile app can remotely or locally start a home charging pile to charge an electric vehicle. Charging pile real-time data monitoring, equipment status, charging time data display, equipment failure reminder; Support card charging, plug and charge, appointment charging; Support device binding card, WiFi configuration; Can set the charging current size; View all charging record data of the device; Check the alarm record data after the equipment failure; Support device communication module, motherboard OTA upgrade.

About

U

Features
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U-Flow: Stay Connected and in Control With the U-Flow app, effortlessly manage your home EV charging right from your fingertips! Enjoy a smart, efficient, and modern charging experience that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Power up your EV with ease.

Screenshots

EV Pile3 screens
U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EV Pile at none against U's shown. U's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Pile ships an update every 8 months, U every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
EV Pile versus U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV PileU
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Topband Co.,LtdFuzhou Ulandpower Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

EV Pile

No in-app purchases

None

U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EV Pile free?
EV Pile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U free?
U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EV Pile or U have ads?
U shows ads; EV Pile does not.
Which is updated more often, EV Pile or U?
EV Pile ships an update every 8 months, and U every 2 months. Most recently, EV Pile was updated on June 1, 2026 and U on September 18, 2026.

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