Comparison

PhoneBox US vs EVCharge Mobi

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

Head to head
About

PhoneBox US

Features
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With the new PhoneBox App you will be able to access all key features available on our Self-Serve platform: - View recent transactions and pay your bill online. - Review your plan details. - Get exclusive access to deals and promotions available on our app. - New to PhoneBox? Sign-up for a new account. - Register your credit card for auto payment and cancel anytime. - Change your billing information and select your preferred payment method: All major credit cards are accepted. - Update your profile information.

About

EVCharge Mobi

Features
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EV Charge Mobi is the driver app for the evcharge.mobi platform — a modern EV charging experience that helps you charge smarter, cheaper, and with less hassle. What you can do • Start/stop instantly on private chargers you have access to • Schedule charging (one-off or recurring) for nights, work hours, and trips • Smart Charging: automatically time your charge to the lowest day-ahead energy prices • Find public chargers on a live map with filters for connector type, power, availability, and price • See costs & savings with clear session history and insights Smart Charging (save automatically) Plug in, pick Smart Charging, review the proposed timeline, and press Start. The app optimizes your session around day-ahead market prices where supported, helping you cut costs without thinking about it. Supported exchanges for dynamic tariffs: Nord Pool, EPEX, TGE, GME, OPCOM, OTE, OMIE, HEnEx, HUPX, IBEX, SEMOpx. Public charging map Browse both the evcharge.mobi network and roaming partners. Apply filters (connector, max power, availability, price), compare tariffs, and navigate to the right charger. Starting a public session is available where the operator supports it. Private charging control If a company, site owner, or family member grants you access, your private chargers appear in the app. Start now, schedule for later, or set recurring automations (e.g., weekdays 22:00–06:00). Insights Track energy used, time spent, estimated cost, and savings versus flat pricing — all with flexible filters. Getting started Sign in with your evcharge.mobi account Accept an invite or add a supported private charger you have permission to use Plug in, choose Instant, Schedule, or Smart Charging — done For operators (CPOs) Operators manage stations, users, access, smart profiles, and tariffs in the CPO Portal at cpo.evcharge.mobi (web). The mobile app focuses on the driver experience. Permissions • Location: to show nearby public chargers and navigation options • Notifications: for schedule reminders and session status updates Notes: • Public pricing and live availability depend on the station/operator. • Dynamic pricing and Smart Charging features are available in regions covered by the exchanges listed above. Need help? Visit evcharge.mobi

Screenshots

PhoneBox US4 screens
EVCharge Mobi4 screens

Verdict

The call

PhoneBox US and EVCharge Mobi are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PhoneBox US versus EVCharge Mobi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoneBox USEVCharge Mobi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGophoneboxMedia Partners SIA

In-app purchases

None

PhoneBox US

No in-app purchases

None

EVCharge Mobi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhoneBox US free?
PhoneBox US is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVCharge Mobi free?
EVCharge Mobi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhoneBox US or EVCharge Mobi have ads?
Neither PhoneBox US nor EVCharge Mobi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoneBox US or EVCharge Mobi?
PhoneBox US ships an update monthly, and EVCharge Mobi monthly. Most recently, PhoneBox US was updated on November 7, 2026 and EVCharge Mobi on October 28, 2026.

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