# EV Connect vs Electrify America

EV Connect and Electrify America both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 10% of Electrify America's. EV Connect also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). Electrify America's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (27K vs 6.8K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for EV Connect against 4.6 for Electrify America. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 10% of Electrify America's.

EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, Electrify America monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV Connect | Electrify America |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect/id1197712470/reviews) | **[4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrify-america/id1458030456/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 9.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #94 | **#44** |
| Size | 61 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EV Connect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/726500583) | [Electrify America LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458030455) |

## What reviewers say

### EV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect/id1197712470)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Electrify America

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrify-america/id1458030456)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions with access to a vast network of hyper-fast chargers. Find stations, start and stop charging, track your progress, and receive notifications. Compatible with CarPlay and supports various EV models.

**Highlights:** Find charging stations, Get directions, Manage charging sessions, Real-time charger availability, Contact-free payment, Track charging status, View charging history

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast charging
- 👍 Reliable charging network
- 🤝 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent charger issues and outages
- 🤯 Unreliable app and buggy functionality
- 💰 Expensive charging rates
- 🇨🇦 Not accessible for Canadian users

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to update payment info
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Charging session issues and errors

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with navigation apps
- Charging status and history tracking
- Privacy mode for charging details


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV Connect free?

EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Electrify America free?

Electrify America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EV Connect or Electrify America?

Electrify America is rated higher. EV Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Electrify America averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.

### Do EV Connect or Electrify America have ads?

Neither EV Connect nor Electrify America shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EV Connect or Electrify America?

EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Electrify America monthly. Most recently, EV Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Electrify America on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, EV Connect or Electrify America?

EV Connect currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Electrify America at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*