Electrify Canada vs Beach Access .CA
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!
Beach Access .CA
Discover and explore public foreshore access points with detailed information. This app helps you find locations, manage favorites, and learn about local flora and fauna.
- Map and list view of accesses
- Detailed access information
- Favorite access management
- Access filtering by category
- Field Guide for local nature
- User guide for app help
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The purpose of this app is to help you find and enjoy public access to the foreshore. You can do the following: - View accesses on a map or as a list - View detailed info for each access - View previous and next accesses along the shoreline - View a list favourites you have tagged - Filter by categories, to determine which accesses will be displayed on the map and list - Add notes to Beach Access Info screens - Read a Field Guide (plants, animals, tides, etc) and a User Guide (app help screens)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Electrify Canada at Free against Beach Access .CA's $3.99. Electrify Canada also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Beach Access .CA's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Electrify Canada is free to download; Beach Access .CA costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrify Canada ships an update monthly, Beach Access .CA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electrify Canada | Beach Access .CA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electrify America LLC | DANIEL CLINTON DOHERTY |
Customer experience
Electrify Canada
Beach Access .CA
In-app purchases
Electrify Canada
No in-app purchases
Beach Access .CA
No in-app purchases







