Comparison

AmpUp vs Autel Charge

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

Head to head
About

AmpUp

Find, reserve, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations seamlessly. This app allows you to locate chargers, monitor your charging progress, and manage payments easily. It also offers notifications and a history of your charging sessions.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers nearby or on route
  • Reserve chargers in advance
  • Scan QR code to start charging
  • In-app payment options
  • Monitor charging progress remotely
  • Receive charging notifications
  • View charging history and receipts
Features
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EV CHARGING MADE EASY If you own an EV, you know how frustrating it can sometimes be to charge. AmpUp makes charging easy by enabling building and property owners to provide charging for their residents, workers, or people just passing by – seamlessly and hassle free. People like you! FIND CHARGERS NEAR YOU Find chargers nearby or on your route, see if they are available, and even reserve them ahead of time. Bookmark favorite chargers or enable notifications for when an occupied charger becomes available. Discover not only AmpUp powered chargers, but also chargers from other networks. CHARGE WITH A QUICK SCAN Just scan the AmpUp QR code on the charger with the app’s QR reader to start your session in seconds. Or check into a charger reserved at a location in advance. Some locations require special access, which you can request from the charger’s host. PAY IN APP OR SCAN RFID Pay using a credit card or with a card in your phone’s wallet. Save your payment method so you can charge quickly and easily on any of AmpUp’s thousands of chargers. You can also link your existing RFID card or badge - or request a new AmpUp RFID card - to swipe and charge quickly without your phone. COMMUNITY POWERED Each charger host sets the prices and policies for their chargers. AmpUp makes the policies and pricing transparent for drivers, so you can see what charging speed you’re getting and what you are paying per minute or kWh of charging. REMOTELY MONITOR AND GET NOTIFICATIONS See how your charge is progressing right on your phone. Get notified when your session is done. Know exactly what you’re paying and how many kWh you have added to your vehicle. See charging session history and receipts. PRICES AND FEES Hosts set their own prices and policies, and AmpUp handles payments on their behalf. Hosts sometimes set up idle fees, which promote charger availability by encouraging drivers to vacate the parking space after charging. Get push alerts before idle fees start with a reminder to move your car. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AmpUp provides customer support for drivers. If you have an issue, our support staff can get back to you within 24 business hours to address your charging or billing issue. Note that prices and idle fees are set by hosts, and AmpUp does not have any control over those fees or policies. BECOME A HOST Make money and help take polluting internal combustion cars off the road by installing AmpUp-enabled chargers at your place of work or residence. Charging your car using AmpUp is only the beginning - get the app and become a host!

About

Autel Charge

Manage your electric vehicle charging experience, whether at home or on the go. Monitor charging sessions, track energy costs, and optimize charging schedules. Find and use public charging stations with ease, including real-time availability and navigation.

Highlights
  • Home charger setup and configuration
  • Schedule off-peak charging
  • Real-time charging statistics
  • Public charger availability map
  • Filter public chargers by connector/power
  • Navigate to charging stations
  • Home charger sharing for revenue
Features
Currently charting
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The Autel Charge application bring you an excellent experience when you're charging on Autel MaxiCharger at home or on the road. The advantages of our intelligent charging solutions for home use include: • Scan the QR code on your home charger to streamline the setup and configuration process. • Link Autel charge card to start and stop charging via it. • Fast and convenient charging via the Autostart feature. • Schedule charging sessions during off-peak times to reduce electricity costs. • View real-time charging statistics including: Power usage, energy costs, charging amperage, charge duration and much more! • View monthly energy consumption details. • Set your local energy prices to calculate charging costs using home chargers. • Distribute charging power evenly within a charger group to maximize charging efficiency within limited total charging power via dynamic load balancing. • Home Charger Sharing supporting sharing home chargers with other drivers for extra revenue. • Fast and convenient self-service invoicing for reimbursement of charging costs. • Convenient management of charge records by exporting charge history as Excel files by month. When on the road, the Autel Charge application offers the following features: • Start and stop charging using your Autel Charge card or by scanning the QR code on the public charger. • Displays the availability status of public chargers on the map. (available, in-use, out of order, etc.) • Filter chargers displayed on the map by desired connector types. • Filter by required charging power on the map. • View site information within the map including pictures, address, energy prices, hours of operation, quantity of chargers and connectors. • Navigate to a desired site using the integrated navigation map. • Link your credit card to streamline the payment process using public chargers. • Scan QR code to start and stop the charger with just one tap.

Screenshots

AmpUp4 screens
Autel Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autel Charge at 4.8 against AmpUp's 4.4. Autel Charge also leads on chart position (#185 vs unranked) and review sentiment (46% vs 37%). AmpUp's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 1.3K). 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

Autel Charge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of AmpUp's written reviews are positive against 46% of Autel Charge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpUp ships an update every 3 weeks, Autel Charge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
AmpUp versus Autel Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpUpAutel Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.6K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.6K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB238 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAD Grid CorpAutel Digital Power Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

AmpUp

All ratings4,552 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative61.1%

Autel Charge

All ratings1,282 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

AmpUp

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient location tracking
  • 👍 Straightforward charging process
  • 🚀 Reliable charging
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app and unreliable chargers
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • ⏱️ Slow charging speeds
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🔋 Issues with idle fees and billing

Autel Charge

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Stable connection
  • 🔒 Secure app
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Provides useful information
  • 👍 Customizable charging settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable WiFi connection
  • 🐛 Charging history not working
  • 🐛 App issues after updates
  • 🐛 Firmware update problems
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

Bugs and requests

AmpUp

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Charging stations not working as expected
  • Issues with QR code scanning and manual station ID entry
  • Incorrect or missing charge session data
  • Unexpected and unjustified charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more transparent pricing information
  • Implement audible alerts for charge completion
  • Enhance user experience for iPhone users
  • Offer more payment options and integration with existing accounts

Autel Charge

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Charger firmware update issues
  • Charging session not stopping properly
  • Incorrect currency display
  • WiFi password length restriction
  • Login and account creation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set charge percentage limits
  • More customizable charging schedules
  • Support for multiple users/accounts
  • Integration with digital wallets
  • Improved reporting and analytics

In-app purchases

None

AmpUp

No in-app purchases

None

Autel Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpUp free?
AmpUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autel Charge free?
Autel Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmpUp or Autel Charge?
Autel Charge is rated higher. AmpUp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Autel Charge averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do AmpUp or Autel Charge have ads?
Neither AmpUp nor Autel Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpUp or Autel Charge?
AmpUp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Autel Charge every 2 weeks. Most recently, AmpUp was updated on November 6, 2026 and Autel Charge on November 7, 2026.

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