# EV Navigation vs Ranger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ranger at none against EV Navigation's 4. Ranger also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (3.0 vs 2.6). EV Navigation's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ranger holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Navigation has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of EV Navigation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ranger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

EV Navigation ships an update every 3 months, Ranger every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV Navigation | Ranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-navigation/id1494131819/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-ev-route-planner/id1629976493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GPS Tuner Systems Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/390743626) | [Jonas Varbrand Consulting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/379864909) |

## What reviewers say

### EV Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-navigation/id1494131819)

Plan routes and navigate with turn-by-turn directions specifically for electric vehicles. It calculates your car's range based on numerous factors and includes charging station information for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn navigation, Electric car range calculation, Charging station locator, Supports all charger types, Trip planning with charging stops, Real-time route synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-ev-route-planner/id1629976493)

Plan your electric vehicle road trips with this app. Visualize your battery range along the route, select preferred charging stations, and find your next stop directly in CarPlay. Customize your car's settings for accurate planning and ensure you always arrive with a charge buffer.

**Highlights:** Visualize battery range on map, Select preferred charging stops, Customize car settings, Find next charger on route, Filter chargers by network, CarPlay integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV Navigation free?

EV Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ranger free?

Ranger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EV Navigation or Ranger?

Ranger is rated higher. EV Navigation averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ranger averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EV Navigation or Ranger have ads?

Neither EV Navigation nor Ranger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EV Navigation or Ranger?

EV Navigation ships an update every 3 months, and Ranger every 8 days. Most recently, EV Navigation was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ranger on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*