Comparison

Rolec EV Connect vs BIG Garage

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

Head to head
About

Rolec EV Connect

Configure and manage electric vehicle chargepoints with ease. This tool simplifies installation for professionals and allows owners to adjust settings like LED brightness and Wi-Fi. Connect via Bluetooth or QR code for seamless management.

Highlights
  • Chargepoint configuration via Bluetooth
  • Installer account creation
  • Project management for installations
  • Test charge sessions
  • Owner settings adjustment (LED, Wi-Fi)
  • QR code or Bluetooth device connection
Features
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The Rolec EV Connect app is easy to use and provides straightforward configuration for both Installers and Owners. For Installers: Installation made simple… Configuring Rolec EV chargepoints and managing your installation projects has never been easier! Designed with installers in mind, the Rolec EV Connect app enables seamless chargepoint configuration in just a few taps. All you need is a phone equipped with a camera and Bluetooth and you’re good to go. As chargepoint configuration is carried out over Bluetooth, installers can use the app wherever the location. This means that even in the depths of an underground car park or a remote location, it’s still possible to carry out the configuration. • Create an Installer account to configure chargepoints. • Easily enable communication to the chosen chargepoint management system or app. • Perform test charge sessions on each connector. • Manage home and commercial installation projects. • Easily add a new chargepoint to an existing project in the future. • Add project notes, upload photos, and raise support requests. For Owners: Once installed, you can take control of your chargepoint’s settings This app is solely for the purpose of managing the chargepoint’s configuration settings. Your chosen chargepoint app will be required for operational functionality. • Connect to your chargepoint by either scanning the QR code or searching for nearby devices and entering the chargepoint’s Bluetooth password. • Adjust the chargepoint’s LED brightness, Wi-Fi and password settings plus more.

About

BIG Garage

Manage your vehicle's warranty and get support on the go. View warranty expiry dates, request breakdown assistance, report faults, and track claim updates. You can also renew your warranty directly within the app.

Highlights
  • View vehicle warranty expiry
  • Request breakdown assistance
  • Report vehicle faults
  • Track claim status
  • Renew warranty
Features
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- View vehicle details including warranty expiry date - Request breakdown assistance - Report a fault with your vehicle - Receive real-time messages about your claim - Renew your warranty directly through the app

Screenshots

Rolec EV Connect4 screens
BIG Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BIG Garage at 40% against Rolec EV Connect's 17%. Rolec EV Connect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rolec EV Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, BIG Garage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Rolec EV Connect versus BIG Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRolec EV ConnectBIG Garage
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRolec Services LtdBapchild Motoring World (Kent) Ltd

Customer experience

Rolec EV Connect

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

BIG Garage

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Rolec EV Connect

No in-app purchases

None

BIG Garage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rolec EV Connect free?
Rolec EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BIG Garage free?
BIG Garage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rolec EV Connect or BIG Garage have ads?
Neither Rolec EV Connect nor BIG Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rolec EV Connect or BIG Garage?
Rolec EV Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, and BIG Garage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rolec EV Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and BIG Garage on November 5, 2026.

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