Comparison

Electrify America 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

Electrify America

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions with access to a vast network of hyper-fast chargers. Find stations, start and stop charging, track your progress, and receive notifications. Compatible with CarPlay and supports various EV models.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Get directions
  • Manage charging sessions
  • Real-time charger availability
  • Contact-free payment
  • Track charging status
  • View charging history
Features
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Your companion for easy charging on the go! The Electrify America app makes electric vehicle (EV) charging simple with access to the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S. Use it to find nearby charging stations, manage your charging sessions, and more — all right from your phone. Compatible with CarPlay. Public Charging Charge in as little as 30 minutes with Electrify America’s Hyper-Fast chargers. The Electrify America app helps you locate stations, start charging, and keep track of your sessions. Key Features in the App: - Find an Electrify America charging station - Get directions to the nearest station - Become an Electrify America Pass or Pass+ member to access member benefits - Take advantage of charging benefits With a Free Electrify America Pass Membership, You Can: - See real-time charger availability and get notified when a charger opens up - Pay contact-free through the app - Favorite your go-to charging stations for easy access - Start and stop charging right from your phone - Track your charging status while you shop or dine nearby - Get notified when your EV reaches your desired state of charge - View your charging history and get receipts emailed directly to you Upgrade to Pass+ for only $7 per month and save about 25% on charging while still enjoying all the benefits listed above. Electrify America’s powerful DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMO-compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Electrify America’s Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors). Electrify America supports 14+ major automakers and is compatible with most EVs on the road today, including popular models like Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and BMW i4. Plug&Charge: Electrify America offers Plug&Charge at all our DC fast chargers for a seamless charging experience. Simply plug in, and the charger communicates with your EV to handle the rest. Plug&Charge is only available for capable EVs. To find out if your EV is Plug&Charge capable, please contact your vehicle's manufacturer, look at your vehicle's owner's manual for more information, or visit our Plug&Charge page here: https://www.electrifyamerica.com/plug-and-charge/ Happy charging!

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
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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

Electrify America4 screens
Autel Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Electrify America and Autel Charge both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Autel Charge's written reviews are positive against 9% of Electrify America's. Autel Charge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). Electrify America's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#47 vs #178). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrify America has 27K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Electrify America's written reviews are positive against 46% of Autel Charge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrify America ships an update monthly, Autel Charge every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Electrify America versus Autel Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrify AmericaAutel Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews45.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better1.3K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better#178
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectrify America LLCAutel Digital Power Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Electrify America

All ratings26,953 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews468 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative81.4%

Autel Charge

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

User reviews

Electrify America

From 27K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy and fast charging
  • 👍 Reliable charging network
  • 🤝 Good customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent charger issues and outages
  • 🤯 Unreliable app and buggy functionality
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • 🇨🇦 Not accessible for Canadian users

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

Electrify America

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update payment info
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Charging session issues and errors

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with navigation apps
  • Charging status and history tracking
  • Privacy mode for charging details

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

Electrify America

No in-app purchases

None

Autel Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrify America free?
Electrify America 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, Electrify America or Autel Charge?
Autel Charge is rated higher. Electrify America averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Autel Charge averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Electrify America or Autel Charge have ads?
Neither Electrify America nor Autel Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrify America or Autel Charge?
Electrify America ships an update monthly, and Autel Charge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Electrify America was updated on November 7, 2026 and Autel Charge on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Electrify America or Autel Charge?
Electrify America currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Autel Charge at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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