Comparison

Vanguard IoT vs ChargLink

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

Head to head
About

Vanguard IoT

Features
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"Take control of your Vanguard battery experience with the new Vanguard mobile app by Briggs & Stratton. Seamlessly connect to your Vanguard battery packs to access a wealth of real-time data at your fingertips. Key Features: Live Battery Monitoring: Keep a close eye on crucial statistics such as Voltage, State of Charge (SOC), Amperage, temperature, and more. Instant Insights: Understand the health and performance of your batteries to optimize usage and extend lifespan. Firmware Updates: Ensure your Vanguard batteries are always running with the latest features and improvements by easily pushing updates directly through the app. Easy Connectivity: Quickly and reliably connect your smartphone to your Vanguard battery packs. Whether you're on the job site or managing your equipment, the Vanguard app provides the information and control you need to get the most out of your Briggs & Stratton Vanguard battery investment. Download today to stay connected and power ahead!"

About

ChargLink

This app transforms any industrial charger into an IoT-connected device. It integrates with energy credit programs for low carbon emission reporting, offering cloud configuration, real-time monitoring, and detailed usage reports for charger fleets.

Highlights
  • IoT connectivity for industrial chargers
  • Web-based cloud configuration
  • Real-time charger utilization logs
  • Historical charger usage data
  • Charger kW and kWhr usage reports
  • Fleet utilization reporting
Features
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Charglink, A Smart Accessory that Enables ANY Industrial Charger to be an IoT Connected Charger. It integrates with Smart Charging Technologies’ Smart Rebates program for energy credit reporting in low carbon emission programs. App Key Features: • Web-based Cloud Configuration & Monitoring • Real-time & Historical Logs of Charger Utilization • Charger kW & kWhr Usage Reports • Charger Fleet Utilization Reports

Screenshots

Vanguard IoT4 screens
ChargLink1 screens

Verdict

The call

Vanguard IoT and ChargLink are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Vanguard IoT versus ChargLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVanguard IoTChargLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBriggs & Stratton, LLCSmart Charging Technologies

In-app purchases

None

Vanguard IoT

No in-app purchases

None

ChargLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vanguard IoT free?
Vanguard IoT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargLink free?
ChargLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vanguard IoT or ChargLink have ads?
Neither Vanguard IoT nor ChargLink shows ads.

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