Comparison

EV Connect vs Red E Charge

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

Red E Charge

Locate and navigate to nearby electric vehicle charging stations. Plan your journeys with real-time availability information and manage charging sessions and payments seamlessly. Supports a greener future with clean energy-powered stations.

Highlights
  • Locate nearest charging stations
  • Real-time station availability
  • Navigation to stations
  • Initiate charging sessions
  • Monitor charging progress
  • Manage payments
  • Clean energy powered stations
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the future of electric vehicle charging with RED E Charging! Our innovative app is your ultimate companion for effortless charging on the go. Whether you're cruising around town or embarking on a road trip, RED E Charging ensures that you're always powered up and ready to roll. With the RED E Charging app, you can easily locate and navigate to the nearest RED E charging station, ensuring that you never have to worry about being left stranded without a charge. Our extensive network of charging stations spans across cities, highways and scenic routes, offering convenience and peace of mind to electric vehicle drivers everywhere. Gone are the days of anxiously searching for a charging station or wondering if your EV will make it to your destination. RED E Charging app provides real-time information on the availability of charging stations, allowing you to plan your journey with confidence. Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to seamless travel experiences. But that's not all – our app goes above and beyond to enhance your charging experience. With intuitive features and user-friendly interface, RED E Charging app makes it simple to initiate charging sessions, monitor progress and manage payments seamlessly. At RED E Charging, we're committed to sustainability and innovation. That's why our charging stations are powered by clean energy sources, helping to reduce carbon emissions and create a greener future for all. By choosing RED E Charging, you're not just charging your vehicle – you're making a positive impact on the environment. Join the electric revolution today with the RED E Charging app. Download now and experience the convenience, reliability and sustainability of electric vehicle charging like never before. With RED E Charging, the power is in your hands – literally!

Screenshots

EV Connect4 screens
Red E Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EV Connect at 4.5 against Red E Charge's 2.6. EV Connect also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 35%) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 81). Red E Charge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Connect has 6.8K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 35% of Red E Charge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, Red E Charge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
EV Connect versus Red E Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV ConnectRed E Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better2.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews60.5% of reviews — better35.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better81
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#117 — better#209
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEV Connect, Inc.RED E Charge LLC

Customer experience

EV Connect

All ratings6,767 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.4%

Red E Charge

All ratings81 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative58.5%

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

Red E Charge

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 👍 Real human customer service
  • 👍 Competitive pricing
  • 👍 Fast charging speeds
  • 👍 Simple and lightweight app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and freezes
  • 🐛 Registration issues
  • 🐛 Payment processing problems
  • 🐛 High authorization holds ($50)
  • 🐛 Lack of pricing 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

Red E Charge

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App forces number '1' in phone field
  • Scan feature hard to find
  • Charging session screen doesn't update
  • Search function does not work
  • App won't let users accept terms and conditions
Show 23 more
  • Verify button not accessible after OTP
  • Phone number field automatically adds '1'
  • QR reader location requires map to be open
  • App takes info but doesn't interact with chargers
  • App glitches saying 'plug car in' prematurely
  • Credit card information needs re-entry on webpage
  • Search function zooms to wrong city/state
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Login issues after profile creation
  • Payment card keeps failing
  • App frozen for days
  • Charger failed to sync protocols
  • Frequent disconnects charging session
  • Cannot login with correct credentials
  • Account not found when trying to change password
  • Registration error 'too_short'
  • App says something went wrong when accepting terms
  • App doesn't connect to chargers
  • App skips landing screen
  • App disconnects from network mid-charge
  • Chargers frequently in error state or under repair
  • App kicks user out to login screen
  • Cannot enter credit card number due to UI overlay

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add filters for charger types (L2/DC Fast)
  • Implement roaming agreements with other apps
  • Allow storing credit card information
  • Add Apple Pay integration
  • Display pricing information before charging
Show 3 more
  • Improve UI for mobile devices (keypad issue)
  • Add route planner functionality
  • Improve charger status and charge check functionality

In-app purchases

None

EV Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Red E Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EV Connect free?
EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red E Charge free?
Red E Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EV Connect or Red E Charge?
EV Connect is rated higher. EV Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Red E Charge averages 2.6 from 81 ratings.
Do EV Connect or Red E Charge have ads?
Neither EV Connect nor Red E Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Connect or Red E Charge?
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Red E Charge every 3 weeks. Most recently, EV Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Red E Charge on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, EV Connect or Red E Charge?
EV Connect currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Red E Charge at #209. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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