PowerFlex vs Electrify America
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Locate PowerFlex stations
- Start charging sessions
- Monitor charge session data
- Specify energy demand
- Grid-friendly charging
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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.
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.
- Find charging stations
- Get directions
- Manage charging sessions
- Real-time charger availability
- Contact-free payment
- Track charging status
- View charging history
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PowerFlex | Electrify America |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (27K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews — better | 9.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | 27K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #136 | #49 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PowerFlex Systems, LLC | Electrify America LLC |
Customer experience
PowerFlex
Electrify America
User reviews
PowerFlex
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
PowerFlex
No in-app purchases
Electrify America
No in-app purchases







