SWTCH vs Velocicharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWTCH
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.
- Find EV charging stations
- Check charger availability
- Start charging sessions
- Request charge card
- 24/7 customer support
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SWTCH is one of North America’s leading EV charging networks with tens of thousands of active chargers ensuring EV drivers get the charge they need. With the SWTCH app, you can find and favorite the SWTCH EV chargers located at your home, work or in your community, see if they are available and start charging. To charge, simply enter in the Charger ID found on the front of a SWTCH EV charger into the app and click START CHARGING. If you’re having issues with your account or with a SWTCH EV charger, drop us a line 24/7/365 at 1-844-798-2438 or support@swtchenergy.com. Looking for the fastest way to charge? Request a complimentary SWTCH Charge Card from the SWTCH app so you can simply tap the card on any SWTCH EV charging and go!
Velocicharge
Effortlessly find and charge your electric vehicle at nearby stations. Discover compatible chargers, check real-time availability, and manage payments seamlessly. Get notified when your charge is complete.
- Discover charging stations on an interactive map
- Identify compatible charger types and filter by connector
- Real-time station availability updates
- Leave reviews and ratings for stations
- AutoCharge & AutoPay for seamless experience
- Multiple secure online payment methods
- Transaction and usage history
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Looking for a charging station to supercharge your EV? Look no further! With the Velocicharge app, you can effortlessly locate and charge your electric vehicle in just a few simple taps. Our cutting-edge app is designed to provide you with a seamless charging experience, from plugging in to achieving a full charge. Key Features: Discover Charging Stations: Easily search for charging stations in your desired location, all displayed conveniently on our interactive map. Identify compatible charger types for your EV and filter by connector type. Real-time availability updates ensure you never waste a second searching for an available station. Share your experiences and insights by leaving reviews and ratings to assist fellow EV enthusiasts. Enjoy a superior seamless experience with AutoCharge & AutoPay Registration and Getting Started: Quick and hassle-free registration process directly within the app. Top-up your credit balance using a variety of secure online payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, UPI, and digital wallets. Enjoy a simple scan action, select your preferred charging method (Time, Budget or Energy), and you're good to go! With Velocicharge, charge your EV while you take a coffee break, and our app will notify you when it's time to return to your fully charged ride. Transaction and Usage History: Access comprehensive transaction records, detailing your expenses at each charging station and timestamps for your convenience. Stay Informed with Notifications: Receive timely reminders to maintain a sufficient account balance. Get instant notifications when your charging session is complete, along with invoices and credit balance updates. Stay connected via SMS and email for transaction and billing details. Join the #1 EV Fast Charging Station Network in Puerto Rico.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velocicharge at 75% against SWTCH's 27%. SWTCH's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.
SWTCH holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SWTCH has 882 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of SWTCH's written reviews are positive against 75% of Velocicharge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SWTCH ships an update every 2 weeks, Velocicharge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWTCH | Velocicharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (882 ratings) — better | 3.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 882 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWTCH Energy Inc | Velocicharge LLC |
Customer experience
SWTCH
Velocicharge
Bugs and requests
SWTCH
Reported bugs
4 issues- App stuck on loading screens
- Chargers not detected or unavailable
- Charging sessions not initiating
- Account access and login issues
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with Apple Pay
- Add GPS navigation to chargers
- Allow credit card payment without app
- Improve app stability and reliability
Velocicharge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SWTCH
No in-app purchases
Velocicharge
No in-app purchases
