PowerFlex vs EVOLV Charging
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.
EVOLV Charging
Find, pay for, and manage your electric vehicle charging sessions. This app connects you to a network of charging stations, offering real-time availability, flexible payment, and session tracking.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Real-time station availability
- Flexible payment options
- Start/stop charging sessions
- Track session history and costs
- Save favorite stations
- 24/7 customer support
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EVOLV - Empowering your electric vehicle (EV) charging journey with just a tap. Our mobile app is designed to connect EV drivers with an extensive network of charging stations, making the charging process not just easier, but smarter. Station Locator: Find nearby charging stations with detailed information, including availability, charging speeds, and connector types, all updated in real time. Flexible Payment Options: Securely pay for your charging session directly within the app using credit cards, or set up a pre-loaded account for even faster transactions. Charging Session Management: Start and stop your charging sessions through the app, track session history, view detailed cost breakdowns, and monitor energy received. Navigation and Favorites: Get directions to your chosen charging station and save your frequently visited stations for quick access. Reviews and Ratings: Share your charging station experiences and read reviews from other EV drivers to choose the best charging spots. 24/7 Support: Access our customer support team anytime, right from the app, for any assistance or queries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerFlex at 4.8 against EVOLV Charging's 1.4. PowerFlex also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 56) and review sentiment (21% vs 3%). 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerFlex has 5.3K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of PowerFlex's written reviews are positive against 3% of EVOLV Charging's.
PowerFlex ships an update fortnightly, EVOLV Charging monthly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | PowerFlex | EVOLV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.3K ratings) — better | 1.4 (56 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews — better | 3.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 56 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #142 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PowerFlex Systems, LLC | ZERO IMPACT SOLUTIONS CORP |
Customer experience
PowerFlex
EVOLV Charging
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
EVOLV Charging
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PowerFlex
No in-app purchases
EVOLV Charging
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is EVOLV Charging free?
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