# SWTCH vs EV Connect Canada

SWTCH and EV Connect Canada both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of EV Connect Canada's written reviews are positive against 26% of SWTCH's. SWTCH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (961 vs 148). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SWTCH against 4.3 for EV Connect Canada. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWTCH has 961 ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of SWTCH's written reviews are positive against 63% of EV Connect Canada's.

SWTCH ships an update every 2 weeks, EV Connect Canada every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWTCH | EV Connect Canada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (961 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swtch/id1262961340/reviews)** | [4.3 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect-canada/id1549605993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **961** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SWTCH Energy Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1262961339) | [EV Connect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/726500583) |

## What reviewers say

### SWTCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swtch/id1262961340)

Locate and use electric vehicle charging stations across North America. Find available chargers at home, work, or in your community, start charging sessions, and manage your account. Request a physical charge card for quick access.

**Highlights:** Find EV charging stations, Check charger availability, Start charging sessions, Request charge card, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient charging
- 💡 Innovative solution
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and easy charging
- 👍 Reliable chargers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Chargers not working
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 💰 Expensive charging
- 🔒 Account issues
- 🔒 Login problems

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading screens
- Chargers not detected or unavailable
- Charging sessions not initiating
- Account access and login issues

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Apple Pay
- Add GPS navigation to chargers
- Allow credit card payment without app
- Improve app stability and reliability


### EV Connect Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-connect-canada/id1549605993)

Find, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Search by location, power, and availability. Start sessions via QR code or station ID, monitor charging, and receive notifications when done.

**Highlights:** Find charging stations by location, Search by power level and accessibility, Start charge sessions via QR code, Monitor charging in real-time, Receive charging completion notifications, Secure in-app payments, Favorite charging locations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast charging speeds
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Good charger availability
- 👍 Works well with newer chargers
- 👍 Convenient locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🐛 Chargers not working
- 🐛 App issues
- 🐛 Payment issues
- 🐛 Slow charging speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Chargers not working
- App not recognizing station
- Unable to enter credit card details
- Credit card function on charger not working
- Charger charged but car didn't

**Requested features**

- Update vehicle list with newer models
- Add more chargers at popular locations
- Support Apple Pay
- Clarify app usage for Canadian users
- Provide clearer instructions on chargers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SWTCH free?

SWTCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EV Connect Canada free?

EV Connect Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SWTCH or EV Connect Canada?

SWTCH is rated higher. SWTCH averages 4.4 out of 5 from 961 ratings, while EV Connect Canada averages 4.3 from 148 ratings.

### Do SWTCH or EV Connect Canada have ads?

Neither SWTCH nor EV Connect Canada shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SWTCH or EV Connect Canada?

SWTCH ships an update every 2 weeks, and EV Connect Canada every 2 months. Most recently, SWTCH was updated on October 21, 2026 and EV Connect Canada on October 19, 2026.

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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.*