Comparison

EVmatch vs Red E Charge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Red E Charge

Locate and navigate to nearby electric vehicle charging stations. Plan your journeys with real-time availability information and manage charging sessions and payments seamlessly. Supports a greener future with clean energy-powered stations.

Highlights
  • Locate nearest charging stations
  • Real-time station availability
  • Navigation to stations
  • Initiate charging sessions
  • Monitor charging progress
  • Manage payments
  • Clean energy powered stations
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the future of electric vehicle charging with RED E Charging! Our innovative app is your ultimate companion for effortless charging on the go. Whether you're cruising around town or embarking on a road trip, RED E Charging ensures that you're always powered up and ready to roll. With the RED E Charging app, you can easily locate and navigate to the nearest RED E charging station, ensuring that you never have to worry about being left stranded without a charge. Our extensive network of charging stations spans across cities, highways and scenic routes, offering convenience and peace of mind to electric vehicle drivers everywhere. Gone are the days of anxiously searching for a charging station or wondering if your EV will make it to your destination. RED E Charging app provides real-time information on the availability of charging stations, allowing you to plan your journey with confidence. Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to seamless travel experiences. But that's not all – our app goes above and beyond to enhance your charging experience. With intuitive features and user-friendly interface, RED E Charging app makes it simple to initiate charging sessions, monitor progress and manage payments seamlessly. At RED E Charging, we're committed to sustainability and innovation. That's why our charging stations are powered by clean energy sources, helping to reduce carbon emissions and create a greener future for all. By choosing RED E Charging, you're not just charging your vehicle – you're making a positive impact on the environment. Join the electric revolution today with the RED E Charging app. Download now and experience the convenience, reliability and sustainability of electric vehicle charging like never before. With RED E Charging, the power is in your hands – literally!

Screenshots

EVmatch4 screens
Red E Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EVmatch at 3.8 against Red E Charge's 2.6. Red E Charge's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EVmatch holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 81 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of EVmatch's written reviews are positive against 35% of Red E Charge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVmatch ships an update every 5 weeks, Red E Charge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
EVmatch versus Red E Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVmatchRed E Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (72 ratings) — better2.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews35.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7281 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#209 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVMatchRED E Charge LLC

Customer experience

EVmatch

All ratings72 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative66.7%

Red E Charge

All ratings81 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative58.5%

Bugs and requests

EVmatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Red E Charge

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App forces number '1' in phone field
  • Scan feature hard to find
  • Charging session screen doesn't update
  • Search function does not work
  • App won't let users accept terms and conditions
Show 23 more
  • Verify button not accessible after OTP
  • Phone number field automatically adds '1'
  • QR reader location requires map to be open
  • App takes info but doesn't interact with chargers
  • App glitches saying 'plug car in' prematurely
  • Credit card information needs re-entry on webpage
  • Search function zooms to wrong city/state
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Login issues after profile creation
  • Payment card keeps failing
  • App frozen for days
  • Charger failed to sync protocols
  • Frequent disconnects charging session
  • Cannot login with correct credentials
  • Account not found when trying to change password
  • Registration error 'too_short'
  • App says something went wrong when accepting terms
  • App doesn't connect to chargers
  • App skips landing screen
  • App disconnects from network mid-charge
  • Chargers frequently in error state or under repair
  • App kicks user out to login screen
  • Cannot enter credit card number due to UI overlay

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add filters for charger types (L2/DC Fast)
  • Implement roaming agreements with other apps
  • Allow storing credit card information
  • Add Apple Pay integration
  • Display pricing information before charging
Show 3 more
  • Improve UI for mobile devices (keypad issue)
  • Add route planner functionality
  • Improve charger status and charge check functionality

In-app purchases

None

EVmatch

No in-app purchases

None

Red E Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVmatch free?
EVmatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Red E Charge free?
Red E Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EVmatch or Red E Charge?
EVmatch is rated higher. EVmatch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Red E Charge averages 2.6 from 81 ratings.
Do EVmatch or Red E Charge have ads?
Neither EVmatch nor Red E Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVmatch or Red E Charge?
EVmatch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Red E Charge every 3 weeks. Most recently, EVmatch was updated on September 23, 2026 and Red E Charge on September 20, 2026.

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