EV Connect vs ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Find, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and manage past transactions. This platform simplifies EV charging management for drivers and station operators.
- Locate EV charging stations by location, ID, availability, and power
- Start charging sessions via QR code or station ID
- Monitor charging sessions in real-time
- Receive charging completion notifications
- Secure payments and transaction history
- Favorite charging station locations
- Report charging station abuse
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ChargeSmart EV 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 ChargeSmart App uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate elec-tric 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 ChargeSmart 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: EV Connect at 6.8K against ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)'s 180. EV Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, 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
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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Connect has 6.8K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of EV Connect's written reviews are positive against 63% of ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, ChargeSmart EV (CSEV) every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EV Connect | ChargeSmart EV (CSEV) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.3 (180 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 180 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #99 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | EV Connect, Inc. | ChargeSmart EV |
Customer experience
EV Connect
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
User reviews
EV Connect
From 6.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
From 180 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast charging
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Convenient location
- 👍 Reliable charging
Room to improve
- 👎 Forced login/registration
- 👎 Inconvenient process
- 👎 Slow chargers
- 👎 Expensive charging
- 👎 Difficult to operate
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
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login/sign-up issues
- QR scanner inconsistent
- Chargers have issues charging fully
- Charger did not work but still charged user
- Station numbers not displayed
Requested features
6 requests- Allow credit card tap to charge
- Make registration optional
- Add Level 3 charging option
- Make ending a charge session easier
- Add QR codes and Station ID labels
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- Provide RF ID cards for easier swiping
In-app purchases
EV Connect
No in-app purchases
ChargeSmart EV (CSEV)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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