ChargerSync vs Hello #
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargerSync
Control and customize your EV charging sessions with this tool designed for Terra AC charging solutions. Manage wallboxes, start/stop charging remotely, and track costs and statistics. Features include scheduling, authentication, and reimbursement reports.
- Manage multiple wallboxes
- Remote charging control
- Real-time charging status
- Charging schedule customization
- Cost tracking and statistics
- Reimbursement reports
- Charger sharing
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ChargerSync is a reliable and convenient tool for EV drivers to control and customize their charging sessions, so that charging your EV becomes a seamless experience. Designed to operate exclusively with the Terra AC charging solutions, ChargerSync provides an extended set of digital features designed to make charging simple and efficient regardless of your level of experience as EV driver. The ChargerSync app works with Terra AC charging solutions via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G and Ethernet connectivity. You simply configure the charger to the communication interface you want to use. Main features include: • ChargerSync Account - Conveniently view and manage one or multiple Terra wallboxes with a single account. Easily sign up and setup your account via the ChargerSync app. • Authentication - Use ChargerSync to start and stop your charging session with just one tap. Manage and authorize RFID cards to be used with your Terra AC charging solution. • Charging - View real-time charging status, like the charging power, and if configured, the cost of your current charging session. Use the schedule feature to define a charging schedule that starts and stops your charging sessions automatically. • Statistics and Costs – Set different prices for electricity depending on the time of day, allowing the app to share detailed information on charging costs at home. ChargerSync also provides a quick way to see all charging sessions performed via your charger. • Safety - Balance the charging power of your Terra wallbox to leave enough headroom for the rest of your electrical appliances at home. New features to the ChargerSync update include: • Reimbursement reports – Retrieve and easily export company car charge sessions with company car tagging. • Charger sharing - Set free vending schedules to share your charger with family, friends or visitors without using an app or RFID card. • Notifications – Receive notifications as soon as wallbox updates, such as the latest firmware upgrade, become available. • Remote control – After configuring the charger, EV drivers can start/stop their charging session and access their charging information from anywhere with an internet connection via Terra AC charging solution. • Global support – ChargerSync offers support for over 25 languages and 100 currencies. * ChargeDot recommends using the ChargerSync Web Portal for commercial operation and sites with multiple chargers.
Hello #
Monitor and control your smart car from your iPhone, Apple Watch, and Lock Screen. View battery, range, and status, manage charging, and precondition climate. Share your digital key securely with trusted individuals.
- Real-time car status monitoring
- Digital key sharing
- Live charging tracking
- Remote climate control
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
- Apple Watch integration
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Hello # is an app for smart #1, #3 and #5 owners. See your car at a glance, arrange it your way, and control it from your iPhone, your Lock Screen and your wrist. Your car, your way Battery, range and status sit at the top. Pin your favourite details in the header, arrange your buttons and search anything in one place. Digital Key Your iPhone becomes the key: lock, unlock and drive over Bluetooth, and share it with someone you trust. Available where smart offers it for your car. Charging Follow a charge live, set a limit or schedule it. The range map shows how far you can go. Climate and comfort Precondition before you get in and warm the seats where your car has them. Every command waits for the car to confirm before it shows as done. Everywhere Widgets and controls for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Centre and Action button. Siri, Shortcuts and ready-made recipes. On Apple Watch, Hello # shows your car and carries the key. CarPlay, iPhone Duo and iPad too. Works with smart #1, #3 and #5, and shows only what your car supports. There is no Hello # account and no analytics: the app talks to smart's servers with your own account, and your sign-in details are only ever sent to smart. ABRP receives data only if you link it. Questions or ideas? Write to us from Help & Contact in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello # at 97% against ChargerSync's 7%. Hello # also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). ChargerSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.3 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Hello # sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ChargerSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChargerSync ships an update every 2 months, Hello # every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargerSync | Hello # |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 97.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd | Clement Gonzalvez |
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ChargerSync
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In-app purchases
ChargerSync
No in-app purchases
Hello #
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