# EV Connect vs Red E Charge

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV Connect | Red E Charge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect/id1197712470/reviews)** | [2.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-e-charge/id1661555210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.8K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | #209 |
| Size | 61 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EV Connect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/726500583) | [RED E Charge LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661555212) |

## What reviewers say

### EV Connect

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### Red E Charge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-e-charge/id1661555210)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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