Comparison

PowerFlex vs Electrify America

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

Head to head
About

PowerFlex

Easily charge your electric vehicle by locating nearby stations, initiating charging sessions, and monitoring your progress. Optimize your charging to meet your energy demands and benefit the power grid.

Highlights
  • Locate PowerFlex stations
  • Start charging sessions
  • Monitor charge session data
  • Specify energy demand
  • Grid-friendly charging
Features
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Charging an electric vehicle is easy with PowerFlex. Use the app to explore PowerFlex stations near you, start charging, and stay up to date with your charge session data. The PowerFlex app enables you to specify your energy demand for charging that's a win for both you and the grid.

About

Electrify America

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions with access to a vast network of hyper-fast chargers. Find stations, start and stop charging, track your progress, and receive notifications. Compatible with CarPlay and supports various EV models.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Get directions
  • Manage charging sessions
  • Real-time charger availability
  • Contact-free payment
  • Track charging status
  • View charging history
Features
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Your companion for easy charging on the go! The Electrify America app makes electric vehicle (EV) charging simple with access to the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S. Use it to find nearby charging stations, manage your charging sessions, and more — all right from your phone. Compatible with CarPlay. Public Charging Charge in as little as 30 minutes with Electrify America’s Hyper-Fast chargers. The Electrify America app helps you locate stations, start charging, and keep track of your sessions. Key Features in the App: - Find an Electrify America charging station - Get directions to the nearest station - Become an Electrify America Pass or Pass+ member to access member benefits - Take advantage of charging benefits With a Free Electrify America Pass Membership, You Can: - See real-time charger availability and get notified when a charger opens up - Pay contact-free through the app - Favorite your go-to charging stations for easy access - Start and stop charging right from your phone - Track your charging status while you shop or dine nearby - Get notified when your EV reaches your desired state of charge - View your charging history and get receipts emailed directly to you Upgrade to Pass+ for only $7 per month and save about 25% on charging while still enjoying all the benefits listed above. Electrify America’s powerful DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMO-compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Electrify America’s Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors). Electrify America supports 14+ major automakers and is compatible with most EVs on the road today, including popular models like Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and BMW i4. Plug&Charge: Electrify America offers Plug&Charge at all our DC fast chargers for a seamless charging experience. Simply plug in, and the charger communicates with your EV to handle the rest. Plug&Charge is only available for capable EVs. To find out if your EV is Plug&Charge capable, please contact your vehicle's manufacturer, look at your vehicle's owner's manual for more information, or visit our Plug&Charge page here: https://www.electrifyamerica.com/plug-and-charge/ Happy charging!

Screenshots

PowerFlex4 screens
Electrify America4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PowerFlex at free against Electrify America's free with in-app purchases. PowerFlex also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (20% vs 10%). Electrify America's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 5.2K). On price, update cadence, 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

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

PowerFlex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrify America has 27K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of PowerFlex's written reviews are positive against 10% of Electrify America's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PowerFlex versus Electrify America: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerFlexElectrify America
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better4.6 (27K ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews — better9.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K27K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#136#49 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowerFlex Systems, LLCElectrify America LLC

Customer experience

PowerFlex

All ratings5,216 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative72.3%

Electrify America

All ratings26,921 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews457 reviews
Positive9.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative81.0%

User reviews

PowerFlex

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient charging
  • 👍 Simple interface
  • 🚀 Fast charging
  • 💡 Refundable deposit
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 💰 Confusing pricing
  • 👎 Unintuitive UI
  • 🔍 Difficult to use

Electrify America

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy and fast charging
  • 👍 Reliable charging network
  • 🤝 Good customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent charger issues and outages
  • 🤯 Unreliable app and buggy functionality
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • 🇨🇦 Not accessible for Canadian users

Bugs and requests

PowerFlex

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Charging sessions fail to start
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Inaccurate charging estimates
  • Inability to cancel charging sessions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow pay-as-you-go option
  • Integrate with mobile wallets
  • Provide better charging status updates
  • Simplify charging process

Electrify America

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update payment info
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Charging session issues and errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with navigation apps
  • Charging status and history tracking
  • Privacy mode for charging details

In-app purchases

None

PowerFlex

No in-app purchases

None

Electrify America

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerFlex free?
PowerFlex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrify America free?
Electrify America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerFlex or Electrify America?
PowerFlex is rated higher. PowerFlex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Electrify America averages 4.6 from 27K ratings.
Do PowerFlex or Electrify America have ads?
Neither PowerFlex nor Electrify America shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerFlex or Electrify America?
PowerFlex ships an update monthly, and Electrify America monthly. Most recently, PowerFlex was updated on September 24, 2026 and Electrify America on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, PowerFlex or Electrify America?
PowerFlex currently peaks at #136 in the App Store charts, and Electrify America at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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