Comparison

Electrify Canada vs Gemstone Lights

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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 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!

About

Gemstone Lights

Control your smart lights with an intuitive interface. Create custom patterns, set sunrise/sunset timers, and sync your settings to the cloud. Transform your home's ambiance effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Real-time pattern status
  • Sunrise/sunset timers
  • Offline timer support
  • Cloud syncing for folders and patterns
  • Intuitive interface
  • Customizable lighting patterns
Features
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Revolutionize your lighting experience with the new Gemstone Lights Hub2. Seamlessly control your lights, create patterns, and transform your home into a personalized haven of brilliance. Experience lighting control like never before. Enjoy a smoother, more intuitive interface for customizing and managing your Gemstone Lights. Key features include real-time pattern status, sunrise/sunset timers with offline support, and cloud syncing for your folders and patterns. Our new app ensures effortless lighting management anytime and anywhere.

Screenshots

Electrify Canada4 screens
Gemstone Lights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gemstone Lights at 88% against Electrify Canada's 11%. Gemstone Lights also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

Gemstone Lights holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemstone Lights has 4.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Electrify Canada's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gemstone Lights's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrify Canada ships an update monthly, Gemstone Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Electrify Canada versus Gemstone Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrify CanadaGemstone Lights
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (18 ratings)4.9 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings184.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectrify America LLCGemstone Lights

Customer experience

Electrify Canada

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative79.2%

Gemstone Lights

All ratings4,299 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Electrify Canada

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gemstone Lights

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Missing folders and patterns
  • Sway pattern not working the same as original hub

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Fireworks folder and ISO folder to be complete
  • Adjusting speed should not start over, and most flow settings should have no pause

In-app purchases

None

Electrify Canada

No in-app purchases

None

Gemstone Lights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrify Canada free?
Electrify Canada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gemstone Lights free?
Gemstone Lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrify Canada or Gemstone Lights?
Gemstone Lights is rated higher. Electrify Canada averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Gemstone Lights averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Electrify Canada or Gemstone Lights have ads?
Neither Electrify Canada nor Gemstone Lights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrify Canada or Gemstone Lights?
Electrify Canada ships an update monthly, and Gemstone Lights fortnightly. Most recently, Electrify Canada was updated on September 21, 2026 and Gemstone Lights on September 29, 2026.

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