# PowerFlex vs Electrify America

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerFlex | Electrify America |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerflex/id1331137726/reviews)** | [4.6 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrify-america/id1458030456/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **20.4% of reviews** | 9.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#43** |
| Size | 61 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PowerFlex Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331137725) | [Electrify America LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458030455) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerFlex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerflex/id1331137726)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Electrify America

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrify-america/id1458030456)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #128 in the App Store charts, and Electrify America at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*