Comparison

VDLPOWER vs SPARK Charging

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

Head to head
About

VDLPOWER

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An intelligent management tool specially designed for new energy vehicle charging piles/guns, it supports remote real-time monitoring of charging status (voltage, current, power, battery level) and remote adjustment of charging parameters (current, mode, etc.), allowing you to control the charging process anytime and anywhere.

About

SPARK Charging

Features
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SPARK Charging is the official EV charging app from Greenman Energy. Get attractive rates at Greenman Energy chargers, charge using 100% renewable energy, and handle all your payments in one place. Better rates when you use SPARK SPARK app and card users get better pricing at Greenman Energy chargers than those using other apps or third-party cards โ€“ automatically, every time. Charge while you shop Greenman Energy chargers are located next to supermarkets, so you can top up while you do your shopping โ€“ no separate stop needed. 100% renewable energy Every Greenman Energy charger runs on green electricity โ€“ much of it generated from solar panels on the rooftops of the very locations where you charge. Find a charger near you The live map shows nearby charging stations with real-time availability, connector types, charging speeds, and pricing. Filter results, search by name or location, and get directions straight from the app. Start a session your way Tap to confirm your location and start charging through the app, scan a QR code at the station, or use your SPARK RFID card directly at the charger. Live session data shows your cost, energy used and time โ€“ updated throughout your charge. Your charging card, under your control Request a physical SPARK charging card through the app. Activate it, track your sessions, and block it instantly if it's lost or stolen. A virtual card is generated automatically when you register and validate your payment details. Monthly billing, no fuss Link a credit or debit card once. All your charging sessions are billed monthly, with invoices available to view and download in the app. Notifications that keep you in the loop Push notifications for charging started, paused, interrupted, and complete. Toggle notifications on or off in settings โ€“ you're in control. Available in English and German The app defaults to your phone's language setting. Download SPARK Charging, register, and start charging smarter.

Screenshots

VDLPOWER4 screens
SPARK Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VDLPOWER at 13.0 against SPARK Charging's 15.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
VDLPOWER versus SPARK Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDLPOWERSPARK Charging
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size177 MB110 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Vdl Electronics Co., LtdGreenman Energy Operations GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

VDLPOWER

No in-app purchases

None

SPARK Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDLPOWER free?
VDLPOWER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPARK Charging free?
SPARK Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDLPOWER or SPARK Charging have ads?
Neither VDLPOWER nor SPARK Charging shows ads.

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