Connect EV vs ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Connect EV
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Connect EV by STG Telematics: The primary focus of electric vehicles is battery performance, and ensuring optimal operation is crucial for extending their lifespan. Our Connect EV app is designed to help you monitor your electric vehicle's battery usage in real-time, providing valuable insights to maintain peak efficiency. The app offers a comprehensive overview, including energy usage tracking, battery health monitoring, a customisable dashboard with analytical widgets, detailed reports, and timely notifications and alerts for immediate action. Here are the key features of the Connect EV app: (1) Dashboard: A visually appealing and customisable summary of your vehicle's performance data, keeping you up to date on the status of your electric vehicle. (2) Live Tracking: With this feature, you can monitor your vehicle's battery usage and charging mode in real-time, ensuring you stay informed about its performance. (3) Reports: The app offers various reports that enable you to analyse battery usage with data for a selected time period and vehicle model. These insights can help businesses evaluate battery performance and make informed decisions accordingly.
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Find, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and manage past transactions. This platform simplifies EV charging management for drivers and station operators.
- Locate EV charging stations by location, ID, availability, and power
- Start charging sessions via QR code or station ID
- Monitor charging sessions in real-time
- Receive charging completion notifications
- Secure payments and transaction history
- Favorite charging station locations
- Report charging station abuse
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ChargeSmart EV is the home of the most innovative, robust and feature-rich cloud-based software platform for managing electric vehicle charging stations, their interaction with utilities and the driver experience. The ChargeSmart App uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate elec-tric vehicle charging stations based on location, station ID, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or entering the desired station ID in the app. With the ChargeSmart electric vehicle charging app, you can also: • Monitor your current charge sessions in real-time • Get phone notifications as soon as your EV is finished charging • Make secure payments • Favorite locations that have easy access to your commonly used EV charging stations • Receive an email receipt of your EV charging transactions • View a history of past charging sessions • Report drivers that abuse charging station use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Connect EV at 11.0 against ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)'s 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Connect EV | ChargeSmart EV (CSEV) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (182 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 182 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 406 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | STG.ma | ChargeSmart EV |
Bugs and requests
Connect EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/sign-up issues
- QR scanner inconsistent
- Chargers have issues charging fully
- Charger did not work but still charged user
- Station numbers not displayed
Requested features
6 requests- Allow credit card tap to charge
- Make registration optional
- Add Level 3 charging option
- Make ending a charge session easier
- Add QR codes and Station ID labels
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- Provide RF ID cards for easier swiping
In-app purchases
Connect EV
No in-app purchases
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Connect EV free?
Is ChargeSmart EV (CSEV) free?
Do Connect EV or ChargeSmart EV (CSEV) have ads?
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