A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) vs Connect EV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
Plan and navigate electric vehicle trips with detailed route suggestions, including charging stops and estimated durations. This tool provides real-time updates and replanning capabilities while driving, supporting a wide range of EV models.
- EV trip planning
- Charging stop suggestions
- Real-time navigation
- Trip replanning
- Supports major EV models
- Driving mode
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A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is the world's most respected service to plan, learn and dream about Electric Vehicles - EVs. Simply select your vehicle model, enter your destination and hit plan to get a full trip plan including charge stops and trip duration. When you are ready to drive it, just go to driving mode and use ABRP as a real-time plan follow-up tool and even navigator, replan as necessary and get continuously updated information about your trip. We support every major EV in the market. Which suits your needs best? Terms of use: https://rivian.com/legal/terms
Connect EV
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Connect EV by STG Telematics: The primary focus of electric vehicles is battery performance, and ensuring optimal operation is crucial for extending their lifespan. Our Connect EV app is designed to help you monitor your electric vehicle's battery usage in real-time, providing valuable insights to maintain peak efficiency. The app offers a comprehensive overview, including energy usage tracking, battery health monitoring, a customisable dashboard with analytical widgets, detailed reports, and timely notifications and alerts for immediate action. Here are the key features of the Connect EV app: (1) Dashboard: A visually appealing and customisable summary of your vehicle's performance data, keeping you up to date on the status of your electric vehicle. (2) Live Tracking: With this feature, you can monitor your vehicle's battery usage and charging mode in real-time, ensuring you stay informed about its performance. (3) Reports: The app offers various reports that enable you to analyse battery usage with data for a selected time period and vehicle model. These insights can help businesses evaluate battery performance and make informed decisions accordingly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect EV at none against A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s 2. Connect EV also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Connect EV asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) | Connect EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 406 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rivian | STG.ma |
Bugs and requests
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezes when switching between apps
- Inaccurate range and charging time estimates
- Randomly changes planned routes
- Fails to recognize certain EV models
- Login and account issues
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Better integration with Google/Apple Maps
- Live charger availability status
- Ability to exclude certain chargers
- Improved route editing and customization
Connect EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annually$49.991 Year
Connect EV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
Is Connect EV free?
Do A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or Connect EV have ads?
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