Ontech SMS vs GARO Entity User
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ontech SMS
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This is the official Ontech Control application for Iphone. It makes it simple to remotely control your Ontech GSM Unit. Just tap on the buttons and the app will automatically create an SMS ready to send. The app uses SMS for communication with the GSM unit and the SMS cost will be charged as normal.
GARO Entity User
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GARO Entity User is the app for anyone charging their electric vehicle with the GARO Entity charger. The app provides a fast, modern, and intuitive experience for managing your charging. With GARO Entity User, you can: • Identify yourself when charging – in the app or with an RFID tag • Start, stop, and monitor charging • Track energy consumption • Manage access if you own one or several charging stations The app is designed for simplicity, stability, and clear oversight – giving you full control of your charging. If you are the system owner of a larger installation, a web interface is also available at www.garoconnect.com, where you can oversee your entire site.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GARO Entity User at every 2 weeks against Ontech SMS's every 9 months. Ontech SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ontech SMS ships an update every 9 months, GARO Entity User every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ontech SMS | GARO Entity User |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Onvako AB | Garo AB |
In-app purchases
Ontech SMS
No in-app purchases
GARO Entity User
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ontech SMS free?
Is GARO Entity User free?
Do Ontech SMS or GARO Entity User have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ontech SMS or GARO Entity User?
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