Comparison

Steinbach Control vs evcc.io

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

Head to head
About

Steinbach Control

Remotely manage your heat pump from your mobile device. Turn on heating in advance, schedule start times, and customize temperatures. Receive instant fault and status notifications.

Highlights
  • Remote internet connection
  • Mobile phone control
  • Remote heat pump activation
  • Customizable start time scheduling
  • Temperature customization
  • Fault and status reminders
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New "Steinbach" app available: For controlling your heat pump, we recommend switching to the new "Steinbach" app effective immediately. Conveniently control your pool devices via smartphone, use timers and smart automations, and benefit from practical tips on water care. Download the new "Steinbach" app now and make pool control even easier. Heat Pump Smart Control APP. * Connect to the Internet remotely * To be controlled through the mobile phone app * Turn on the heat pump remotely in advance * Schedule the start time as you like and customize the temperature you want * Remote reminder of faults & abnormal status

About

evcc.io

Control your home's electric vehicle charging based on solar energy availability or off-peak electricity rates. This app provides remote access to your local evcc server for seamless integration with your EV charger and compatible solar or battery systems.

Highlights
  • Automatic evcc server detection
  • Interaction with evcc UI
  • Demo instance for testing
  • Light/Dark mode
  • Supports various EV chargers
  • Integrates with smart plugs and battery systems
Features
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Charge your electric car when the sun is shining or when electricity is clean and affordable. With this app, you can access your local evcc instance on your home network. App Features: - Automatic detection of your evcc server - Interaction with your evcc UI - Demo instance available for testing - Light/Dark Mode: Adapts to your device Prerequisite: You must have evcc installed on a device (Raspberry Pi, Windows, macOS, Linux Docker, ...) at your home. What is evcc? evcc is an open-source software that runs at your home. It is compatible with many PV and battery systems and controls your EV charger - regardless of manufacturer. If your car has an online interface, you can also use smart controls like charging schedules, minimum charging, and charging limits. Additionally, it supports dynamic electricity tariffs, smart plugs, balcony solar systems, and small home batteries. Supported EV Chargers: ABB, ABL, Alfen, Alphatec, Amperfied, Audi, Bender, BMW, cFos, Compleo, CUBOS, Cupra, Dadapower, DaheimLaden, Delta, E.ON Drive, E3/DC, Easee, Ebee, echarge, EcoHarmony, Edgetech, Elli, EM2GO, Ensto, ESL, eSystems, Etrel, EVBox, Fronius, Garo, go-e, HardyBarth, Heidelberg, Hesotec, Homecharge, Innogy, INRO, Juice, KEBA, Kontron Solar, Kostal, KSE, LadeFoxx, LRT, Mennekes, my-PV, NRGKick, OBO Bettermann, OpenEVSE, openWB, Optec, Orbis, PC Electric, Peblar, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, Pracht, Pulsares, Pulsatrix, Qcells, Schneider, Schrack, SENEC, Siemens, Skoda, SMA, Smartfox, SolarEdge, Solax, Sonnen, Spelsberg, Stark in Strom, Sungrow, TechniSat, Tesla, Tigo, TinkerForge, Ubitricity, Vestel, Victron, Viridian EV, Volkswagen, Wallbe, wallbox, Walther Werke, Webasto, Weidmüller, Zaptec Supported Smart Plugs: AVM, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, myStrom, Shelly, Tasmota, TP-Link Supported Inverter and Battery Systems: A-Tronix, Acrel, Ads-tec, Alpha ESS, Ampere, Anker, APsystems, AVM, BGEtech, Bosswerk, Carlo Gavazzi, Deye, E3/DC, Eastron, Enphase, FENECON, FoxESS, Fronius, Ginlong, go-e, GoodWe, Growatt, Homematic IP, HomeWizard, Hoymiles, Huawei, IGEN Tech, Kostal, LG, Loxone, M-TEC, myStrom, OpenEMS, Powerfox, QCells, Qcells, RCT, SAJ, SAX, SENEC, Senergy, Shelly, Siemens, SMA, Smartfox, SofarSolar, Solaranzeige, SolarEdge, SolarMax, Solarwatt, Solax, Solinteng, Sonnen, St-ems, Steca, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Sunway, Tasmota, Tesla, TP-Link, VARTA, Victron, Wattsonic, Youless, ZCS Azzurro, Zendure Supported Vehicles: Aiways, Audi, BMW, Citroën, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Nissan, NIU, Opel, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo, Zero Motorcycles

Screenshots

Steinbach Control4 screens
evcc.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: evcc.io at 91% against Steinbach Control's 0%. evcc.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Steinbach Control's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Steinbach Control ships an update every 14 months, evcc.io every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steinbach Control versus evcc.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteinbach Controlevcc.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Chico Electronic Inc.Michael Geers

Customer experience

Steinbach Control

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

evcc.io

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

In-app purchases

None

Steinbach Control

No in-app purchases

None

evcc.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steinbach Control free?
Steinbach Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is evcc.io free?
evcc.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steinbach Control or evcc.io have ads?
Neither Steinbach Control nor evcc.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steinbach Control or evcc.io?
Steinbach Control ships an update every 14 months, and evcc.io every 2 months. Most recently, Steinbach Control was updated on June 22, 2026 and evcc.io on September 6, 2026.

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