EV Connect vs viveEV
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
viveEV
Locate and manage EV charging stations with real-time availability and pricing. Filter stations by car compatibility and charger type, then start charging directly through the app. Track your charging history and receive instant updates on session costs and completion.
- Real-time charging station availability map
- Customizable station filters (car compatibility, charger type)
- Detailed station information (price, history)
- Direct charging initiation
- Full charging activity tracking
- Real-time notifications
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Finding EV Charging Station - Find a place to charge You can check the availability of real-time charging stations on the charging station map. Fares at Partner Station - Customizing Station Filters The filter allows you to see only stations that work with your car and provides maximum convenience using filters for AC or DC quick chargers. See everything you need to know You can find the most important information about the charging station, such as station availability, price, and charging history. - Start charging immediately Start charging through the tab for charging, or start charging directly from the WePlug app or with QR. - Full tracking of charging activity Check the charging history and charging status. - Get real-time updates You can receive real-time notifications and notifications about your charging status, including charging session costs, and when the station becomes available, the vehicle will complete charging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: viveEV at 100% against EV Connect's 60%. viveEV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). EV Connect's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 3) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
viveEV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Connect has 6.8K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of viveEV's.
EV Connect ships an update every 2 months, viveEV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EV Connect | viveEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #101 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Connect, Inc. | PNEsystem |
Customer experience
EV Connect
viveEV
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
viveEV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EV Connect
No in-app purchases
viveEV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is EV Connect free?
Is viveEV free?
Which has better reviews, EV Connect or viveEV?
Do EV Connect or viveEV have ads?
Which is updated more often, EV Connect or viveEV?
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