Comparison

Freshmile vs eCharge+

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

Head to head
About

Freshmile

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. View real-time availability, pricing, and connector details. Plan routes and start charging directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • 650,000+ charging points in Europe
  • Real-time availability
  • Detailed charging info (power, connectors, pricing)
  • Start charging via smartphone
  • Route planning and GPS guidance
  • Pay per session
Features
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Freshmile is your trusted companion for charging your electric vehicle and traveling across Europe with peace of mind.  Looking for a reliable charging station nearby?  Planning a long-distance trip?  Want to check prices before you charge?  With Freshmile, everything becomes easy: • 650 000+ charging points available across Europe  • Real-time availability to avoid surprises  • Detailed info: power, connectors, pricing  • Start charging directly from your smartphone  • Route planning and GPS guidance to your chosen station  Compatible with all EVs: Tesla, Renault Zoe, Peugeot e-208, Volkswagen ID, BMW i, Kia EV6, Hyundai Kona, Audi e-tron, Porsche Taycan…  Charge on major networks: Freshmile, Allego, Fastned, Total Energies, Electra and thousands more.  Simple and flexible • Sign in or create an account to access all app features. • Pay per session with your credit card or Freshmile account  24/7 support  Need help? Our team is available by phone and email, 24/7.  Download Freshmile and join thousands of EV drivers choosing a simple, reliable, and sustainable way to travel.

About

eCharge+

Locate nearby electric vehicle charging stations and manage your charging sessions. This app offers real-time availability, multiple payment options, and session monitoring. Track your charging history and environmental impact.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Real-time availability
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • Favorite charging stations
  • View charging history
  • Report charging station issues
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Find the closest available charging station for your electric vehicle with the eCharge+ app. Use a big, continuously expanding network of public charging stations. Start quick and easy charging with your preferred payment methods, such as PayPal, credit card, your personal electricity contract or a voucher. The eCharge+ app is free and there is no registration required for public charging stations. Download the eCharge+ app now! FEATURES • Find charging stations in your area or close to a specific address. • Filter your overview map according to your relevant charging station. • Check availability of charging points in real time. • Add your payment method once and start charging even faster in the future. • Pay via PayPal, credit card, your electricity contract or a voucher directly via your eCharge+ app. • Monitor your active charging session and track your charging progress. • Save your regularly used charging stations as favorites. • Check your past charging sessions and costs at any time • Find out more about your contribution to the environment by using an electric vehicle. • Report a problem with your charging station directly via the eCharge+ app or use the respective charging station hotline. CHARGE ON THE GO • Connect your electric vehicle with a suitable charging cable with the charging station. • Select the required charging point in the app. Enter your charging point number into the search box. • Select “Prepare charging”, choose your desired payment method and charging options and start charging. • As soon as the charging session has been approved, both cable ends will be locked. The cables can only be removed by you. • You can stop your charging session at any time.

Screenshots

Freshmile4 screens
eCharge+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eCharge+ at 4.0 against Freshmile's 3.3. eCharge+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Freshmile's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 31%) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eCharge+ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Freshmile's written reviews are positive against 31% of eCharge+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freshmile ships an update fortnightly, eCharge+ every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Freshmile versus eCharge+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreshmileeCharge+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews — better30.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreshmilevaylens GmbH

Customer experience

Freshmile

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral18.1%
Negative21.3%

eCharge+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral18.4%
Negative51.0%

In-app purchases

None

Freshmile

No in-app purchases

None

eCharge+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freshmile free?
Freshmile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eCharge+ free?
eCharge+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Freshmile or eCharge+?
eCharge+ is rated higher. Freshmile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while eCharge+ averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Freshmile or eCharge+ have ads?
Neither Freshmile nor eCharge+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Freshmile or eCharge+?
Freshmile ships an update fortnightly, and eCharge+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Freshmile was updated on October 18, 2026 and eCharge+ on October 18, 2026.

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