EVmatch vs EVCS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EVmatch
Discover and reserve private electric vehicle charging stations not found on other apps. Share your own charger to earn money and help expand the EV charging network. Perfect for drivers and hosts alike.
- Find private EV charging stations
- Reserve charging sessions
- Share your own charger
- Earn money as a host
- Filter by connector type and speed
- Instant booking option
- In-app wallet for payments
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Find nearby EV charging stations, make reservations, and pay seamlessly with EVmatch EVmatch is the EV charging app that helps you locate electric car charging stations, check availability, reserve chargers, and pay all in one place. Find and reserve EV chargers located at multi-family buildings, workplaces, and in your community. Find Nearby EV Chargers -Find EV charging stations where you live, work, or play -Search by location, navigate to nearby EV chargers, and add to favorites -View real-time availability and station details Flexible Booking Options -Reserve EV chargers in advance or book on-demand -Receive email and push notifications about upcoming and current EV charging sessions -Plug in and start EV chargers using the mobile app Seamless & Transparent Payments - Pay for EV charging directly in the app - See charging rates before you start charging and estimated total session costs - Purchase one-time EV charging credits or set auto-replenish Why EVmatch? - Simple, reliable, and reservable EV charging experience - Find and book charging stations across the U.S. - Designed for everyday EV drivers - English and Spanish app language options
EVCS
Find and use public electric vehicle charging stations powered by renewable energy. This app allows drivers to locate stations, manage subscriptions for cost-effective plans, and initiate charging sessions seamlessly. Track your charging history and manage your account easily.
- Find EV chargers on an interactive map
- Manage EV charging subscription plans
- Start charging via station ID or QR code
- View charging history
- Update account information
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About EVCS: EVCS is one of the largest public EV charging networks on the U.S. West Coast. Our mission is to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable EV Charging. Powered by 100% renewable energy, EVCS develops, owns, and operates Level 2 and DC Fast charging stations for all EV models on the market today, including Tesla. By using this app, drivers can enjoy a variety of EV charging services and subscription plans. App Features: Interactive map: Quickly find chargers near you by searching an address, city or zip code. Exclusive charging services: Enroll and update subscription to cost-effective charging plans; cancel anytime. Seamless charging: Simply enter the station ID or scan the QR code on the station with your phone to start charging. Account management: View your charging history and update your account with ease. Download the EVCS app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EVmatch at 3.7 against EVCS's 2.8. EVCS's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
EVmatch holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 114 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of EVmatch's written reviews are positive against 41% of EVCS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EVmatch ships an update every 2 months, EVCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVmatch | EVCS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (96 ratings) — better | 2.8 (114 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 | 114 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EVMatch | EV Charging Solutions |
Customer experience
EVmatch
EVCS
Bugs and requests
EVmatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
EVCS
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when scanning QR codes
- Login button greyed out and unresponsive
- Invalid credentials error on login attempts
- App randomly logs users out during sessions
- Password reset flow completely broken
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- Map fails to load (shows blank white canvas)
- Register and Forgot Password links overlap on small phones
- App freezes and self-closes during QR scanning
- Charging sessions stop abruptly without reason
- App incompatible with iOS 17
- Charger status inaccurate (shows available when offline)
- Pre-authorization holds not released as promised
- Multiple duplicate holds on single charging attempt
- App timeouts during charging initiation
- Charger interface confusing and poorly labeled
Requested features
13 requests- Fix QR code scanning functionality
- Add Face ID or PIN authentication
- Implement password reset via web browser
- Add in-app account deletion option
- Improve charger maintenance and reliability
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- Expand network to additional states
- Add faster charging units (250 kW+)
- Implement stricter EV-only parking enforcement
- Extend charging cables for better accessibility
- Allow pay-as-you-go without mandatory subscription
- Fix login button responsiveness on new app
- Improve map display functionality
- Add offline mode for charger information
In-app purchases
EVmatch
No in-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
