Comparison

VDLPOWER vs EV

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

EV

Features
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EV-BOY Pulse helps EV drivers turn supported on-board diagnostic data into clear, practical guidance. Built and validated first for Nissan LEAF and BMW i3, it helps you understand battery condition, 12V behaviour and stored fault codes without having to interpret a wall of raw numbers. BATTERY VERDICT, WITH CONTEXT See a plain-English battery verdict alongside supported battery-health readings, state of charge, usable-capacity estimates and cell-balance context. Reading confidence helps you judge whether a result is ready to rely on or whether a better test condition may improve it. 12V SYSTEM CHECK Use guided readings to check the auxiliary 12V system. EV-BOY Pulse shows collection progress, a stable reading and clear next-step guidance when a result may deserve further attention. FAULT CODES EXPLAINED Scan supported stored diagnostic trouble codes and view a plain-English explanation, severity indication and sensible next step. Focus on what to investigate rather than a wall of technical codes. MADE FOR NISSAN LEAF AND BMW i3 FIRST Nissan LEAF and BMW i3 are the first fully validated vehicle profiles. Further EV profiles will be added only as they are validated. WHAT YOU NEED EV-BOY Pulse requires a compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD adapter and a supported vehicle for live diagnostic readings. Adapter compatibility and available data can vary by vehicle, model year and connection quality. IMPORTANT EV-BOY Pulse provides model-based diagnostic guidance from on-board data. It is not a manufacturer inspection, safety certification, warranty decision or repair guarantee. For safety-critical, persistent or urgent vehicle faults, obtain professional diagnosis.

Screenshots

VDLPOWER4 screens
EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VDLPOWER at 13.0 against EV's 16.0. 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 EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDLPOWEREV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size177 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Vdl Electronics Co., LtdEV-BOY LTD

In-app purchases

None

VDLPOWER

No in-app purchases

None

EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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