Comparison

AmpUp vs Espen EV Charging

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

Espen EV Charging

This app provides information and solutions for electric vehicle charging. It focuses on sustainable and high-efficiency charging technology, aiming to improve EV infrastructure for a better future.

Highlights
  • Sustainable EV charger solutions
  • High-efficiency charging technology
  • Emphasis on quality and reliability
  • Environmentally progressive design
  • Commitment to a better future
Features
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Espen EV is dedicated to delivering sustainable and environmentally progressive electrical vehicle charger solutions. As a manufacturer and designer of high-efficiency electrical chargers, Espen continually strives to improve the EV charger technology. Our products reflect an emphasis on sustainability, quality, and reliability. Our product development is driven by a simple commitment: to improve people’s lives and build a better future for generations to come.

Screenshots

AmpUp4 screens
Espen EV Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AmpUp at 4.4 against Espen EV Charging's 1.0. AmpUp also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AmpUp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpUp has 4.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of AmpUp's written reviews are positive against 0% of Espen EV Charging's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AmpUp versus Espen EV Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpUpEspen EV Charging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.6K ratings) — better1.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB95 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNAD Grid CorpEspen Technology Inc.

Customer experience

AmpUp

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

Espen EV Charging

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Espen EV Charging

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AmpUp

No in-app purchases

None

Espen EV Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmpUp free?
AmpUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Espen EV Charging free?
Espen EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AmpUp or Espen EV Charging?
AmpUp is rated higher. AmpUp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Espen EV Charging averages 1.0 from 9 ratings.
Do AmpUp or Espen EV Charging have ads?
Neither AmpUp nor Espen EV Charging shows ads.

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