INCH Core vs eHome 5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
INCH Core
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From the moment you connect your electric vehicle, you'll be greeted with seamless and hassle-free charging that will never disrupt your family's daily routines. By dynamically optimizing the power flow, our charger prioritizes your comfort and safety, allowing you to focus on what matters mostβlife itself. INCH Core app offers a range of features complementing the user-friendly interface on the INCH Core charging station, that can be tailored to your needs: - remote charging session management, - switching between interactive and fast modes, - scheduling for cost optimized charging, - micro configurations - session archive. With the app you can safely and conveniently manage your EVβs favourite companion β INCH Core charging station.
eHome 5
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Manage and monitor the charge of your electric vehicle Take control of your EV charger from your smartphone. Manage and monitor your charging sessions and check your charging history in real-time thanks to its intuitive and simple design. Choose between 3 different charging modes and schedule your charging to take advantage of the lowest energy rates! To connect with your eHome 5, just scan the QR code on the charger. App features: β’ Manage the charging sessions. β’ Authenticate users. β’ Monitor your charging. β’ Schedule the charging sessions to adapt to your needs and take advantage of the lowest energy rates or the highest sun activity. β’ Check your consumption and charging history. β’ Take advantage of photovoltaic energy and choose between 3 different charging modes: Just Green, using only PV energy; Smart mix, charging with PV and grid energy; Boost, using all the available power to speed up your charge. Download the eHome 5 app to connect with new mobility and transform the way you charge your electric vehicle. embracing a smart, efficient and eco-friendly charging experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: INCH Core at fortnightly against eHome 5's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
INCH Core ships an update fortnightly, eHome 5 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INCH Core | eHome 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ETREL d.o.o. | CIRCONTROL S.A. |
In-app purchases
INCH Core
No in-app purchases
eHome 5
No in-app purchases
Questions
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