AmpUp vs viveEV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
viveEV
Locate and manage EV charging stations with real-time availability and pricing. Filter stations by car compatibility and charger type, then start charging directly through the app. Track your charging history and receive instant updates on session costs and completion.
- Real-time charging station availability map
- Customizable station filters (car compatibility, charger type)
- Detailed station information (price, history)
- Direct charging initiation
- Full charging activity tracking
- Real-time notifications
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Finding EV Charging Station - Find a place to charge You can check the availability of real-time charging stations on the charging station map. Fares at Partner Station - Customizing Station Filters The filter allows you to see only stations that work with your car and provides maximum convenience using filters for AC or DC quick chargers. See everything you need to know You can find the most important information about the charging station, such as station availability, price, and charging history. - Start charging immediately Start charging through the tab for charging, or start charging directly from the WePlug app or with QR. - Full tracking of charging activity Check the charging history and charging status. - Get real-time updates You can receive real-time notifications and notifications about your charging status, including charging session costs, and when the station becomes available, the vehicle will complete charging.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: viveEV at 100% against AmpUp's 37%. viveEV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). AmpUp's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 3) and chart position (#203 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
viveEV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpUp has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of viveEV's.
AmpUp ships an update every 2 weeks, viveEV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmpUp | viveEV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.5K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #203 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAD Grid Corp | PNEsystem |
Customer experience
AmpUp
viveEV
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
viveEV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AmpUp
No in-app purchases
viveEV
No in-app purchases








