Pied vs EVOLV Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pied
This app offers a contactless and cashless parking experience, simplifying the process of finding and paying for parking. Its automated technology aims to reduce stress and improve the overall driving experience.
- Contactless parking
- Cashless payment
- Automated parking technology
- Stress-free parking
- Find parking easily
- Remember parking location
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Pied is the easiest cashless parking app with its award-winning contactless parking experience. Our automated parking technology keeps you safe during these times. This app was built with one thing in mind, “bring more delight back to driving and reduce traffic” and that is why it is an award-winning designed app. Simply download the app, set up your profile, and park without the stress of dealing with people, tickets, or remembering where you parked. We keep our users safe through the use of our parking automation technology.
EVOLV Charging
Find, pay for, and manage your electric vehicle charging sessions. This app connects you to a network of charging stations, offering real-time availability, flexible payment, and session tracking.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Real-time station availability
- Flexible payment options
- Start/stop charging sessions
- Track session history and costs
- Save favorite stations
- 24/7 customer support
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EVOLV - Empowering your electric vehicle (EV) charging journey with just a tap. Our mobile app is designed to connect EV drivers with an extensive network of charging stations, making the charging process not just easier, but smarter. Station Locator: Find nearby charging stations with detailed information, including availability, charging speeds, and connector types, all updated in real time. Flexible Payment Options: Securely pay for your charging session directly within the app using credit cards, or set up a pre-loaded account for even faster transactions. Charging Session Management: Start and stop your charging sessions through the app, track session history, view detailed cost breakdowns, and monitor energy received. Navigation and Favorites: Get directions to your chosen charging station and save your frequently visited stations for quick access. Reviews and Ratings: Share your charging station experiences and read reviews from other EV drivers to choose the best charging spots. 24/7 Support: Access our customer support team anytime, right from the app, for any assistance or queries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pied at 69% against EVOLV Charging's 3%. Pied also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pied holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pied's written reviews are positive against 3% of EVOLV Charging's.
Pied ships an update every 2 weeks, EVOLV Charging monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Pied | EVOLV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (66 ratings) — better | 1.4 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better | 3.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pied Parker, Inc. | ZERO IMPACT SOLUTIONS CORP |
Customer experience
Pied
EVOLV Charging
Bugs and requests
Pied
Reported bugs
13 issues- No confirmation that payment was made
- Gates take 10+ seconds to open
- It was not easy to find out how to make a payment
- System didn’t recognize license plate, parking session stayed active
- Error message (24) when logging into new phone
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- Chat support unresponsive
- App frequently has to be fussed with to open and re-enter vehicle info
- App wouldn’t accept credit or debit card
- App still says user is in parking structure after leaving
- Couldn’t complete setup form
- App has a ton of bugs
- App crashed and shut down when trying to put in an address
- Error message saying invalid time to search
Requested features
6 requests- More locations need to use this technology
- Wish more paid parking structures used Pied
- Hope more parking lots use this technology
- Enable more locations with their technology
- Wish they were in more parking lots
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- More parking lots should use this technology
EVOLV Charging
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pied
No in-app purchases
EVOLV Charging
No in-app purchases
