Electrify Canada vs Ultium PowerUP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electrify Canada
Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions on Canada's fastest public charging network. Find nearby stations, start and stop charging, and track your progress all from your phone.
- Find charging stations
- Get directions
- Manage charging sessions
- Real-time charger availability
- Contact-free payment
- Track charging status
- View charging history
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Your companion for easy charging on the go! The Electrify Canada app makes electric vehicle (EV) charging simple with access to the network that pioneered the availability of Ultra-Fast (150 kW) and Hyper-Fast (350 kW) chargers. Use it to find nearby charging stations, manage your charging sessions, and more — all right from your phone. Public Charging: Charge in as little as 30 minutes on the fastest public charging network in Canada. The Electrify Canada app helps you locate stations, start charging, and keep track of your sessions. Key Features in the App: - Find an Electrify Canada charging station - Get directions to the nearest station - Become an Electrify Canada Pass or Pass+ member to access member benefits - Take advantage of charging benefits With a Free Electrify Canada Pass Membership, You Can: - See real-time charger availability and get notified when a charger opens up - Pay contact-free through the app - Favourite 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 20% on charging while still enjoying all the benefits listed above. Electrify Canada’s powerful DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMO-compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Electrify Canada’s Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors). Electrify Canada 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 Canada 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 r visit our Premium Offers page. Happy charging!
Ultium PowerUP
Control and customize your GM PowerUP wall charger. Set charging power levels, schedule charging, and personalize your charger's name and LED lights. Optimize your charging experience and manage grid demand.
- Connect to GM PowerUP wall charger
- Set charging power levels
- Customize charging experience
- Name your charger
- Adjust LED light intensity
- Manage grid demand
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Ultium PowerUP - Take charge of your charge. With the Ultium PowerUP app, you can connect to your GM PowerUP wall charger (when in Bluetooth range) to set up and customize your charging experience. SET YOUR CHARGE Set your power level. Don’t need a quick charge? Adjust your current settings down from the max 11.5kW. Protect the grid when demand is highest. MAKE IT YOURS Personalize your PowerUP Wall Charger and make it your own with options to name your charger and adjust LED light intensity
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Electrify Canada at 3.6 against Ultium PowerUP's 1.8. Ultium PowerUP's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
Electrify Canada holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Electrify Canada's written reviews are positive against 7% of Ultium PowerUP's.
Electrify Canada ships an update monthly, Ultium PowerUP every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Electrify Canada | Ultium PowerUP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) — better | 1.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews — better | 7.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electrify America LLC | General Motors Company |
Customer experience
Electrify Canada
Ultium PowerUP
In-app purchases
Electrify Canada
No in-app purchases
Ultium PowerUP
No in-app purchases









