# Chargeway vs EV Companion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chargeway at 48% against EV Companion's 13%. Chargeway also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 639). EV Companion's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chargeway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EV Companion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chargeway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 639 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Chargeway's written reviews are positive against 13% of EV Companion's.

Chargeway ships an update every 3 weeks, EV Companion fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chargeway | EV Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeway/id1434740229/reviews)** | [4.2 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 639 |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 12.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #210 | **#112** |
| Size | 31 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chargeway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737855059) | [AppBytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574209461) |

## What reviewers say

### Chargeway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeway/id1434740229)

**Currently charting:** #210 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations and plan trips. It displays real-time charger availability, estimates charging times, and offers route planning with multiple stops. Customize your experience by adding your EV and preferred charging networks.

**Highlights:** Plug-specific color-coded station map, Real-time charger availability, Charge time estimation, EV trip planner with multiple stops, Vehicle customization for charging, Station reviews and photos, One-click directions to stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent trip planning
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔋 Accurate range and charging estimates
- 💡 Helpful charging station information
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires phone number to use
- 🐛 Connectivity and login issues
- 💡 Limited route customization options
- 🐛 Inaccurate or missing charging station data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to create an account
- Charging station information not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between miles and percentage for remaining range
- Improve charging station filters and sorting
- Allow adding multiple vehicles to a single account
- Integrate with in-car navigation systems


### EV Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations, plan long-distance trips with AI-powered route suggestions, and manage vehicle-specific charging information. It offers real-time availability, pricing, and community feedback for numerous charging networks worldwide. Users can also integrate Tesla accounts for enhanced vehicle status monitoring and remote climate control.

**Highlights:** Real-time charging station availability and pricing, AI-powered trip planning with charging stops, Vehicle-specific charging compatibility, Community feedback on charging locations, Tesla account integration for vehicle status, Directions via multiple map services

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Biannual Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $59.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 🚗 Helpful for EV drivers
- 💡 Useful features like charging station details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Forced subscription model
- 📍 Inaccurate charger locations
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🚫 Missing key charging networks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when planning trips
- Charger information is outdated
- Unable to connect to charging stations

**Requested features**

- Offline map support
- Ability to filter by available chargers
- Integration with payment systems
- Support for more EV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chargeway free?

Chargeway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EV Companion free?

EV Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chargeway or EV Companion?

Chargeway is rated higher. Chargeway averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while EV Companion averages 4.2 from 639 ratings.

### Do Chargeway or EV Companion have ads?

Neither Chargeway nor EV Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chargeway or EV Companion?

Chargeway ships an update every 3 weeks, and EV Companion fortnightly. Most recently, Chargeway was updated on October 24, 2026 and EV Companion on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chargeway or EV Companion?

Chargeway currently peaks at #210 in the App Store charts, and EV Companion at #112. 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.*