Comparison

EVDot vs NestEV

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

Head to head
About

EVDot

This app provides access to a network of electric vehicle charging stations. Users can locate and connect to chargers using their mobile device or an RFID card. Existing RFID cards can also be registered for seamless use.

Highlights
  • Access charging network
  • Mobile app access
  • RFID card integration
  • Register existing RFID
  • Locate charging stations
Features
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The EV Dot charging network is owned and operated by BMM Networks. We have partnered with Clenergy EV to develop and build an interoperable, roaming based EV Charging network for the UK and beyond. Access to the charge points is through a mobile App or RFID card It's also possible to register an existing RFID to the App and this needs to be completed at an EV Dot Charging Station

About

NestEV

Features
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Find your nearest Nest EV charge point with our friendly EV Driver mobile app. It’s compatible with any plug-in electric (or hybrid) vehicle. The Nest EV app allows you to: Locate your nearest Nest EV charging station Start a charge using the Station ID Monitor your charge as your vehicle receives power Pay for your charge at point of use The above can be done either with a Nest EV account, or as a guest user. By adding your credit or debit card to your account, you can deposit funds into your account to keep within a charging budget. You can also pay on a pay-as-you-go basis if required. An account also provides information including: Total spend CO2 savings from using an EV versus a traditional petrol vehicle Your estimated miles per kWh Is your workplace or residence using private Nest EV charge points? You may need a private access or affiliate code to access these charge points - and in some cases you will be applicable for a discounted rate. Please get in touch with your employer or landlord to find out more. Want to install your own set of chargers at your workplace? Get in touch with our expert EV installation team - info@nest-groupltd.com or phone 0333 2026 790

Screenshots

EVDot4 screens
NestEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EVDot at monthly against NestEV's every 22 months. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVDot ships an update monthly, NestEV every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
EVDot versus NestEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVDotNestEV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClenergy EV Ltd.The-Nest-Group LTD

In-app purchases

None

EVDot

No in-app purchases

None

NestEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVDot free?
EVDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NestEV free?
NestEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EVDot or NestEV have ads?
Neither EVDot nor NestEV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVDot or NestEV?
EVDot ships an update monthly, and NestEV every 22 months. Most recently, EVDot was updated on September 29, 2026 and NestEV on September 8, 2026.

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