Comparison

ESi GO vs Evtec Charge

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

Head to head
About

ESi GO

Features
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ESi GO, the easy to use app to setup and control your domestic or workplace EV charger from ESi Controls.

About

Evtec Charge

Features
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Our Smart Energy Assistant, Raya manages and monitor's your EV charging so you can save time and money, wherever you are.   The Evtec app puts you in control, allowing you to charge at the tap of a button, set convenient and low cost charging schedules, charge directly from solar, and track the costs of each charging session.   Key features:   Automatic Scheduling: tell us how much charge you’ll need and when you plug in and let Raya, our Smart Energy Assistant, do the rest. Your charging will happen at the cheapest, greenest times. Manual Scheduling: tell us exactly when you want your EV to charge and we’ll handle the rest Solar EV charging: use your solar power to charge your car; save on your energy consumption and free yourself from the grid. Instant Charge: start charging the moment you plug your car in Insights: view your costs, CO2 emissions and amount charged, available in real-time and for past charging sessions. Charge securely: protect your charger from unauthorised use with our secure charging feature; charging will only start when you authorise it in the app. Security Log: logs all events associated with unauthorised attempted use of your charger. Live Chat: connect with our dedicated UK based Customer Support team via the app. Available for Evtec charge compatible chargers.   Find out more:  E: info@evtec-charge.com W: WWW.Evtec-charge.com

Screenshots

ESi GO4 screens
Evtec Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ESi GO at none against Evtec Charge's shown. Evtec Charge's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

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

ESi GO ships an update every 3 months, Evtec Charge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ESi GO versus Evtec Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESi GOEvtec Charge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESI Controls LtdEvtec Automotive Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ESi GO

No in-app purchases

None

Evtec Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESi GO free?
ESi GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evtec Charge free?
Evtec Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESi GO or Evtec Charge have ads?
Evtec Charge shows ads; ESi GO does not.
Which is updated more often, ESi GO or Evtec Charge?
ESi GO ships an update every 3 months, and Evtec Charge monthly. Most recently, ESi GO was updated on September 13, 2026 and Evtec Charge on September 10, 2026.

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