Comparison

Electrify America vs Ampaway

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
Currently charting
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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

Ampaway

This app connects EV drivers with charging stations and allows property owners to monetize their chargers. Drivers can easily find, pay for, and monitor charging sessions, while owners can manage availability, set prices, and track earnings.

Highlights
  • QR code charging initiation
  • Real-time energy usage monitoring
  • Payment and history management
  • Detailed charge summaries
  • Charger earnings tracking
  • Charger availability status
  • Customizable energy pricing
Features
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Ampaway is the app for EV drivers and property managers alike. Whether you’re an EV driver looking for a quick and easy charging solution or a building owner aiming to generate extra income, Ampaway makes it simple. For EV Drivers: - Quick Start: Scan the QR code to begin charging instantly. - Live Tracking: Monitor your energy usage and costs in real time. - Payment Management: Add, edit, and easily view payment details and history. - Charge Summaries: Get detailed reports after each session to keep you informed. For Property Owners and Businesses - Maximize Revenue: Monitor your earnings and manage chargers efficiently. - Charger Availability: Instantly check the status of your chargers. - Set Energy Prices: Customize rates to maximize your profits. - Public Sharing: Increase income by making chargers available to the public.

Screenshots

Electrify America4 screens
Ampaway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ampaway at 67% against Electrify America's 9%. Ampaway also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Electrify America's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (27K vs 8). 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

Electrify America holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrify America has 27K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Electrify America's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ampaway's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrify America ships an update monthly, Ampaway every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Electrify America versus Ampaway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrify AmericaAmpaway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (27K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.216.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectrify America LLCAmpaway

Customer experience

Electrify America

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

Ampaway

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Ampaway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Electrify America

No in-app purchases

None

Ampaway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrify America free?
Electrify America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ampaway free?
Ampaway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrify America or Ampaway?
Electrify America is rated higher. Electrify America averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Ampaway averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Electrify America or Ampaway have ads?
Neither Electrify America nor Ampaway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrify America or Ampaway?
Electrify America ships an update monthly, and Ampaway every 2 months. Most recently, Electrify America was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ampaway on October 22, 2026.

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