EV Connect vs EV Charger Scout Pro
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
EV Charger Scout Pro
Discover and navigate to compatible EV charging stations with real-time data. Filter by vehicle, charge speed, and connector type. Plan trips and find nearby amenities with ease.
- Smart EV matching for compatible stations
- Best Match sorting by compatibility and charge speed
- Built-in charging calculator for time, energy, and cost
- Port-level EVSE detail with live status
- Real-time weather at station GPS coordinates
- Nearby amenities search
- Color-coded interactive map with fullscreen mode
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Find, evaluate, and navigate to EV charging stations — before you leave the driveway. EV Charger Scout combines the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) and OpenChargeMap into one clean, fast search experience. Whether you're planning a road trip or need a quick top-up across town, find the right charger in seconds. Your EV. Your Chargers. Select your vehicle from 574+ electric cars and the app instantly filters results to only show compatible stations — connector type, charge speed, and adapter guidance included. No guessing, no surprises. Key Features • Smart EV matching — auto-filtered results based on your vehicle's connector type • Best Match sort — ranks stations by compatibility, charge speed, and whether you can reach them on your current battery • Built-in Charging Calculator — estimate charge time, energy added, and cost before you arrive • Port-level EVSE detail — every port's connector type, power output, and live status • Adapter guides — CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, J1772, and Magic Dock compatibility explained • Real-time weather at the station's exact GPS coordinates • Nearby amenities — coffee shops, restaurants, and stores within walking distance • Color-coded interactive map with fullscreen mode and one-tap station selection • Save favorites and review your full browse history • Apple Maps navigation on iPhone and iPad • Native iOS share sheet — Messages, Mail, AirDrop, and more • Dark mode support Data You Can Trust Station data is sourced directly from the NREL Alternative Fuels Station database (U.S. Department of Energy) and OpenChargeMap — the world's largest open EV charging registry. Refreshed on demand so you always see the latest. Free to use. No account required. Support: support@evchargerscout.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EV Charger Scout Pro at 5.0 against EV Connect's 4.5. EV Connect's advantage is ratings volume (6.8K vs 1) and chart position (#107 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 Charger Scout Pro 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | EV Connect | EV Charger Scout Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.8K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #107 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Connect, Inc. | Adam Wolter |
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
EV Charger Scout Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EV Connect
No in-app purchases
EV Charger Scout Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
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