Comparison

eHome 5 vs EVcharge

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

Head to head
About

eHome 5

Features
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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: • Manage the charging sessions. • Authenticate users. • Monitor your charging. • Schedule the charging sessions to adapt to your needs and take advantage of the lowest energy rates or the highest sun activity. • Check your consumption and charging history. • 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!

About

EVcharge

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging stations. View charger status, activate charging sessions, and monitor your charging progress in real-time. Track your charging history and manage your user profile.

Highlights
  • Charger location and status
  • Activate and start charging
  • Real-time charging progress
  • View charging history
  • User profile management
  • Charger socket selection
Features
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The mobile application shows the location, information and status of the different chargers, allows the customer to activate and start a charge, showing the process graphically in real time. - Identification and / or registration of the user. - Map: indicates the position in which the user and the chargers are located. - Chargers list: show the detailed information of each charger. - The user can select the charger's socket in which the charge will start, showing the steps to follow to start it. - Charging process: shows the Wh and the time consumed during the charging process. - The user can finish charging. - Detailed information of the user profile with possibility to change the data and delete it. - List of charges made by the user, along with their information. - Information about us.

Screenshots

eHome 54 screens
EVcharge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EVcharge 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 · 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

eHome 5 ships an update every 6 weeks, EVcharge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
eHome 5 versus EVcharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereHome 5EVcharge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIRCONTROL S.A.ETECNIC MOVILIDAD ELECTRICA

Bugs and requests

eHome 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EVcharge

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • No sound notifications for free chargers
  • Chargers appearing offline in app but working in reality
  • Inability to initiate charge when app shows 'Assistance needed'
  • RFID key fob cannot be linked to the app
  • Registered key fob disappeared after update
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  • App shows 'Unknown user' for key fob
  • App fails to load charging points
  • Cannot see if charger is occupied
  • Continuous errors preventing car charging
  • App freezes or crashes
  • QR code identification fails constantly
  • Charging process is slow and freezes
  • Charging session started but no kWh delivered, still charged money
  • Technical support bot is unhelpful
  • App does not indicate when charging will finish
  • Notification for charger availability not working
  • Cannot see remaining charge time
  • App not downloading on iOS, opens new app
  • Information erased on every update
  • Chargers not appearing on the map
  • App not loading or charging vehicle
  • Cannot contact support for key fob issues
  • App shows chargers as available but they are not functional
  • App shows chargers as needing assistance but they are functional

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add disclaimer about UK network name clash
  • Enable sound notifications for free chargers
  • Show remaining charge time for ongoing sessions
  • Display current charging speed (kW)
  • Allow direct payment with registered card instead of wallet
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  • Add reference numbers under each plug for manual identification
  • Allow charging at specific kW amounts (e.g., 30kW)
  • Improve server stability
  • Make it possible to reserve chargers
  • Add UK charge points coverage

In-app purchases

None

eHome 5

No in-app purchases

None

EVcharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eHome 5 free?
eHome 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVcharge free?
EVcharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eHome 5 or EVcharge have ads?
Neither eHome 5 nor EVcharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eHome 5 or EVcharge?
eHome 5 ships an update every 6 weeks, and EVcharge fortnightly. Most recently, eHome 5 was updated on September 27, 2026 and EVcharge on September 3, 2026.

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