Comparison

EV Connect vs A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

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

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Plan and navigate electric vehicle trips with detailed route suggestions, including charging stops and estimated durations. This tool provides real-time updates and replanning capabilities while driving, supporting a wide range of EV models.

Highlights
  • EV trip planning
  • Charging stop suggestions
  • Real-time navigation
  • Trip replanning
  • Supports major EV models
  • Driving mode
Features
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A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is the world's most respected service to plan, learn and dream about Electric Vehicles - EVs. Simply select your vehicle model, enter your destination and hit plan to get a full trip plan including charge stops and trip duration. When you are ready to drive it, just go to driving mode and use ABRP as a real-time plan follow-up tool and even navigator, replan as necessary and get continuously updated information about your trip. We support every major EV in the market. Which suits your needs best? Terms of use: https://rivian.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

EV Connect4 screens
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Connect at none against A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s 2. EV Connect also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 37%). A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 37% of A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'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, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
EV Connect versus A Better Routeplanner (ABRP): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV ConnectA Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings)4.7 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.3% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better6.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#109#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEV Connect, Inc.Rivian

Customer experience

EV Connect

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

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

All ratings6,643 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews616 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative47.9%

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

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate route planning
  • 🚀 Helpful for long trips
  • 🚀 Indispensable for EV owners
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Integrates with OBD dongle

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Power-hungry on mobile
  • 👎 Confusing, unintuitive UI
  • 👎 Poor CarPlay integration
  • 👎 Unreliable charger information

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

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes when switching between apps
  • Inaccurate range and charging time estimates
  • Randomly changes planned routes
  • Fails to recognize certain EV models
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with Google/Apple Maps
  • Live charger availability status
  • Ability to exclude certain chargers
  • Improved route editing and customization

In-app purchases

None

EV Connect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is EV Connect free?
EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EV Connect or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is rated higher. EV Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) averages 4.7 from 6.6K ratings.
Do EV Connect or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) have ads?
Neither EV Connect nor A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Connect or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) every 9 days. Most recently, EV Connect was updated on October 17, 2026 and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) on October 18, 2026.
Which is more popular, EV Connect or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
EV Connect currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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