# NBPower vs EV Dashboard

The clearest difference is price: NBPower at Free against EV Dashboard's $12.99. NBPower also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). EV Dashboard's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (87% vs 50%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

NBPower is free to download; EV Dashboard costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EV Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Dashboard has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NBPower's written reviews are positive against 87% of EV Dashboard's.

NBPower ships an update every 2 months, EV Dashboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NBPower | EV Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbpower/id6446599187/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-dashboard/id6761347502/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hubei Aidian Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678341476) | [Gregory Burlingame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871946798) |

## What reviewers say

### NBPower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbpower/id6446599187)

Control and monitor electric vehicle AC charging piles. Customize charging functions and view real-time operational status. Designed for NBPower charging station owners.

**Highlights:** Control AC charging piles, Customize charging functions, View operation status, Monitor electric vehicles, NBPower charging station management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### EV Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-dashboard/id6761347502)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This diagnostic tool provides in-depth real-time data for Hyundai IONIQ 5 and compatible Kia/Hyundai EVs. Monitor battery health, charging status, tire pressure, and ECU information via an OBD-II adapter. Features include detailed drive history, live dashboards, and advanced scanning tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time battery and charging data, Live tire pressure and temperature monitoring, ECU data and advanced scanning, Drive and charge history logging, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable live dashboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NBPower free?

NBPower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EV Dashboard free?

EV Dashboard costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NBPower or EV Dashboard?

EV Dashboard is rated higher. NBPower averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while EV Dashboard averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do NBPower or EV Dashboard have ads?

Neither NBPower nor EV Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NBPower or EV Dashboard?

NBPower ships an update every 2 months, and EV Dashboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, NBPower was updated on September 30, 2026 and EV Dashboard on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*