# SemaConnect

> EV charging station locator and session manager. (iPhone/iPad app by SemaConnect, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semaconnect/id471861561 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SemaConnect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471861564)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 3,347 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2011-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semaconnect/id471861561/reviews.md

## What is SemaConnect?

SemaConnect EV Charging Stations offer a comprehensive solution for your charging needs. Find your closest station and manage your charging sessions.

Features:
* Locate SemaConnect EV charging stations nearby or search by address.
* View real-time station availability, charging cost
* Sign up for a membership account
* Secure Login

Member-only features:
* View private stations
* Authorize a charging session
* View real-time charging session status

Thank you and enjoy!
The SemaConnect Team

## Key features

- Locate EV charging stations
- Search stations by address
- View real-time availability
- Check charging costs
- Manage charging sessions
- Secure member login

## What do users think of SemaConnect?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast to install, sign up and charge
- 💡 Reasonable and affordable

**Cons**

- 🐛 Consistently unusable
- 🐛 Terrible app - not able to charge
- 🐛 Terrible app, cumbersome process
- 🐛 Unreliable, terrible service, rarely works
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 App is junk, won't connect to chargers
- 🐛 Clunky and overly burdensome
- 🐛 Buggy software, poor hardware

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't work without WiFi
- App login issues, can't connect to chargers
- Chargers frequently offline or malfunctioning

**Most requested features**

- Add dashboard function to the app
- Improve Apple Pay/wallet integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semaconnect/id471861561/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Consistently unusable

*2023-07-23*

I signed up as they have a charge in the garage at work but other than being able to put a deposit, I have not been able to use the app to activate a charger.  When I start the app, all it says is to undo not have internet connection and to check internet connection but my phone is just fine accessing internet with other apps on the phone. It seems the developers cannot get the most basic function of building a mobile app, that is to make it use the network the device has.  Not sure how can the company even put something like this out there with such a glaring problem.  I wish I can get my deposit back and certainly won’t be using their charger.

### 1/5 — Terrible app - not able to charge

*2023-07-16*

The app just a piece of trash. I got the electric car and was not able to charge it from SemaConnect stations in my building for the last 3 weeks. I cannot to create my account - always says internet connection issue with wifi or provider does not matter. I cannot create account and I cannot to charge my car. Just waste of time. Either create a ne w working app ir remove your stations so we can get a decent one without problems of charging.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2023-06-16*

This is literally one of the worst applications I have used on iOS. It doesn’t follow any of the standard capabilities like easily entering a phone number or email address. Worse, the Apple wallet feature didn’t work, just giving me an invalid URL error. When I tried to manually add a credit card number, I was not able to paste the credit card number from my password manager so I had to manually enter the number from my card. Finally, I got an error message about invalid funds after entering the credit card number, which made no sense at all. A terrible experience, and I gave up trying.

### 1/5 — Terrible System!

*2023-05-20*

Apple wallet doesn’t work. Causing me to have to waste time and type in the Bae # manually every time I park. Apple Pay integration is broken for refilling funds for charging sessions. I have to manually enter in my card information likes it’s the early 2000’s. When refilling I’m charged a minimum of $20 versus what my charge session actually costs. My complex over charges for electricity with sema connect instead charging a $1 a hour vs. the price per kWh dispensed per session. Please fix your app / infrastructure / business model and I’ll be happy to reassess my review.

### 1/5 — Never thought I’d hate charging this much

*2023-05-07*

Probably the worst charging experience I’ve had. First, Tesla J1772 adapter barely works with these stations. It requires a ton of force to fully insert it and removing it is insanely hard. Literally no other station brand has this issue. Then starting to charge? My god, it’s a terrible experience. The app doesn’t offer a quick an easy way to do it, have to go through a cumbersome process. No way to initiate it easily on the unit either. The app itself is also not intuitive. On iPhone 14 pro max I can’t even add a virtual pass to Apple wallet, it just doesn’t work at all. And requesting a physical card is not great.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-05-06*

50% of the time the app and/or Semaconnect charge point simply does not work. Usually the following error is seen “Something went wrong. Please try again!” Takes 5 minutes to connect when it does work. I have called the company many times and they usually tell me that either there is nothing wrong with the station or that they need to reset the station. This often works but it takes a half hour to get through to customer service just to charge my car. Sometimes customer service blames the local power service or apartment manager. Today they blamed the app itself. I updated the app and same problem. I restarted the app and it seemed to work briefly. The whole process is annoying and unreliable. Simply horrible.

### 5/5 — One of the best Apps for EV users

*2023-04-21*

Whenever I find a charging station and it is SemaConnect, im excited as your app is so easy to use. My only regrets is that the chargers are always such low wattage which may be a customer decision and it would be helpful if the charging station walked you through getting started.  

All in all. A great product.

### 5/5 — Costco Member

*2023-03-25*

I love charging with Sema connect, they are very reasonable and affordable. I don’t have to pay an arm, a leg and 2 bodies to charge me car. To me they are a God send, they need more locations though. Anyone with an electric vehicle should use their chargers, you’ll be very happy that you did.

### 4/5 — Great when it works

*2023-02-23*

I use this charger at work and generally it’s a positive experience. 

However, when it gets to the 4th/final step to connect, it can time and out for whatever reason. Even if I unplug it and plug it back in and try over again, it gives and error message that the charger is in use even if it is not so I cannot charge it. I’ve submitted several support requests and there is not a lot of visibility on progress/status of the support ticket.

### 3/5 — Apple payment set up needs improvement

*2023-02-05, version 2.9.3*

Had to get my apple cc number instead of having an option to easily add.  Add to wallet should be able to add CC payment though apple same way .

## Frequently asked questions about SemaConnect

### What does SemaConnect do?

SemaConnect helps electric vehicle owners find nearby charging stations and manage their charging sessions. It allows users to locate stations, view their real-time availability and costs, and control their charging sessions through a membership account.

### What are the key features of SemaConnect?

Key features include locating charging stations by proximity or address, checking real-time station availability and charging costs, signing up for a membership account, and secure login. Member-only features allow viewing private stations, authorizing charging sessions, and monitoring real-time session status.

### Is SemaConnect free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for locating stations and viewing basic information. However, certain features, such as viewing private stations, authorizing charging sessions, and monitoring real-time session status, require a membership account, indicating a freemium model.

### Who is SemaConnect for?

This app is designed for electric vehicle owners who need a reliable way to find charging stations, check their status, and manage their charging experience efficiently. It caters to both new and experienced EV drivers.

### How do I manage my charging session?

To manage your charging session, you need to sign up for a membership account and log in securely. Once logged in, you can authorize a charging session at a station and view its real-time status directly through the app.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.9.4 — 2023-06-12

Captcha validation in the signup screen
In-app message for Deprecation of Semaconnect 
Other enhancements and fixes

### 2.9.3 — 2022-10-14

UI modification, Native App rating

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