Generac EV Charging vs SimplyEV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Generac EV Charging
Manage your electric vehicle's charging remotely for convenience and efficiency. Start, stop, and schedule charging sessions, monitor real-time status, and receive instant notifications. Optimize energy usage and integrate with smart home products.
- Remote charging control
- Scheduled charging sessions
- Real-time charging status
- Instant charging notifications
- Energy usage insights
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
- Smart home integration
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Introducing the Generac EV Charging App. Take control of your electric vehicle's charging experience with the Generac EV Charging app. Designed for convenience and efficiency, this app ensures your EV is always ready to go when you are. Key features include: Remote Control: Start or stop charging from anywhere. Scheduled Charging: Set charging sessions to save on energy costs. Real-Time Monitoring: Track charging status, speed, and completion time. Instant Notifications: Receive alerts for full charges or interruptions. Energy Insights: Analyze your charging history and optimize energy usage. Seamless Connection: Connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for local or remote access. Why You’ll Love It: Ultimate Convenience: Manage your EV charging remotely, ensuring your car is always charged and ready for your next journey. Energy Efficiency: Optimize your charging schedule and monitor your energy consumption to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Peace of Mind: Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications, giving you complete control over your charging process. Smart Home Integration: Easily connect with Generac's suite of home energy products, creating a unified and smart energy management system. Download Now! Experience the convenience and efficiency of the Generac EV Charging app. Download today and take the first step towards smarter, hassle-free EV charging.
SimplyEV
Manage your electric vehicle charging stations with ease. Pair your station via Bluetooth, connect to Wi-Fi for remote communication, and schedule charging sessions. The app also supports remote firmware upgrades for your station.
- User identification and registration
- Bluetooth pairing with charging stations
- Wi-Fi connection for remote communication
- Scheduled charging
- Remote firmware upgrades
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Welcome to SimplyEV easy management of charging stations. Features: - Identification and / or registration of the user. - Pair your charging station to mobile devices via Bluetooth. - Connect your charging station to your local Wi-Fi network to enable communication between your charging management service provider and your charging station. - Scheduled charging. - Support remote firmware upgrade.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Generac EV Charging at 1.8 against SimplyEV's 1.0. Generac EV Charging also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). SimplyEV's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
Generac EV Charging holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Generac EV Charging has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Generac EV Charging | SimplyEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Generac Power Systems, Inc. | Espen Technology Inc. |
Customer experience
Generac EV Charging
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In-app purchases
Generac EV Charging
No in-app purchases
SimplyEV
No in-app purchases
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