Comparison

EV Connect vs Shell

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

Head to head
About

EV Connect

Locate, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and manage payments securely. Favorite frequently used stations and review past charging history.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations by location, ID, availability, power, and accessibility
  • Start charge sessions via QR code or station ID
  • Monitor charging sessions in real-time
  • Receive charging completion notifications
  • Secure payment processing
  • Favorite charging locations
  • View charging history and receipts
Features
Currently charting
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EV Connect is the home of the most innovative, robust and feature-rich cloud-based software platform for managing electric vehicle charging stations, their interaction with utilities and the driver experience. The EV Connect App uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate electric vehicle charging stations based on location, station ID, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or entering the desired station ID in the app. With the EV Connect electric vehicle charging app, you can also: • Monitor your current charge sessions in real-time • Get phone notifications as soon as your EV is finished charging • Make secure payments • Favorite locations that have easy access to your commonly used EV charging stations • Receive an email receipt of your EV charging transactions • View a history of past charging sessions • Report drivers that abuse charging station use

About

Shell

This app helps you save money on fuel and EV charging. Join a rewards program to earn discounts, pay securely from your phone, and find nearby stations. It also allows you to manage EV charging sessions.

Highlights
  • Fuel Rewards savings program
  • Mobile payment for fuel
  • EV charging station locator
  • Find nearby Shell stations
  • View fuel pricing
  • Access loyalty transaction history
Currently charting
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The Shell App is designed to help you make the most of your stop! Shell® Fuel Rewards® Program •Join the Shell® Fuel Rewards® Program to save at the pump. See full Terms & Conditions for details. •Earn additional fuel savings by using mobile payment in the Shell App. •The more you fill, the more you save. Platinum Status members save 10c/gallon. •View and manage your rewards in the Shell® Fuel Rewards® Hub, and easily link your loyalty accounts for added savings. •Browse Fuel, In-store, Dining, Grocer, and Participating brand offers – all in one app. •As a new Shell® Fuel Rewards® Member, you'll save 10c/gal on your 1st fill, 20c/gal on your 2nd fill, and 30c/gal on your 3rd fill. •As a Shell® Fuel Rewards® Member, stack your loyalty savings with 4% back when you fill up or charge at Shell using the new Shell Performance Elite Credit Card. Fast, secure mobile payment •Easy, convenient payment from your phone—no need to swipe a credit card or enter your Fuel Rewards Alt ID. •Use mobile payment with your Shell branded credit card, Mobile Checking, Apple Pay, or directly add your credit/debit card: Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover. •Add or buy Shell eGift cards directly in the App. •View your receipts, rewards, and offers all in one place. Find a Shell station •Quickly locate nearby Shell stations, view fuel pricing and dining offers, and activate in-store offers. Charge your EV with Shell Recharge •Access 120,000+ charging points in the Shell Recharge roaming network across the U.S. •Find chargers, check availability, start/stop charging, and pay—all in the App. •Save on EV Charging with Shell Recharge Rewards! See Full Terms and Conditions for details. This app is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and older in the United States. Equilon Enterprises LLC doing business as Shell Oil Products US, LLC (“SOPUS”) is the data controller and determines how your personal information is collected and used in this app. Shell Information Technology International B.V. is the Developer of the app and publishes it on behalf of SOPUS.

Screenshots

EV Connect4 screens
Shell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV Connect at 60% against Shell's 8%. EV Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Shell's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (88K vs 6.8K). On price, 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

Shell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shell has 88K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 8% of Shell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, Shell monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EV Connect versus Shell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV ConnectShell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings)4.8 (88K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K88K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#107#8 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperEV Connect, Inc.Shell Information Technology International B.V.

Customer experience

EV Connect

All ratings6,767 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive60.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.6%

Shell

All ratings87,920 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,187 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative85.0%

User reviews

EV Connect

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast charging
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient locations
  • 👍 Reliable charging
  • 👍 Affordable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable chargers
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 💰 Expensive charging
  • ⏱️ Slow charging speeds
  • 🔍 Poor customer support

Shell

From 88K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure payment option
  • 💡 Convenient for contactless fill ups

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable payment processing
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across stations
  • 🔒 Security concerns with unauthorized withdrawals

Bugs and requests

EV Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Chargers not working as expected
  • Inconsistent charging speeds
  • Billing issues and unexpected charges
  • Connectivity problems between app and chargers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability
  • More charging stations
  • Ability to check charging status remotely
  • Easier payment options
  • Better signage and instructions at charging stations

Shell

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to add/update payment methods
  • Frequent log-out issues
  • Pump unavailability errors
  • Rewards not properly tracked or applied
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to link Shell credit/debit cards
  • Option to save receipts for longer duration
  • Apple CarPlay support
  • Ability to select gas type from the app
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

EV Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Shell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EV Connect free?
EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shell free?
Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EV Connect or Shell?
Shell is rated higher. EV Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Shell averages 4.8 from 88K ratings.
Do EV Connect or Shell have ads?
Neither EV Connect nor Shell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Connect or Shell?
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Shell monthly. Most recently, EV Connect was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shell on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, EV Connect or Shell?
EV Connect currently peaks at #107 in the App Store charts, and Shell at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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