Comparison

DriveBuddy vs EDL EV

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

Head to head
About

DriveBuddy

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Welcome to DriveBuddy! This app is intended for PASSENGERS to help teach driving. There is status indicators for speed and acceleration to track how safely a driver is traveling. This can also be used to track your trips for distance and average speeds. Disclaimer: This is NOT intended for a driver to watch while driving. You must be a passenger or use the app in the background.

About

EDL EV

Features
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EDL EV is your trusted companion for electric vehicle charging in Laos, brought to you by Electricité du Laos (EDL). Whether you’re commuting in the city or driving across provinces, the EDL EV app makes it easy to find and use charging stations throughout the country. With a growing network of EV charging infrastructure, EDL EV ensures reliable and accessible charging whenever and wherever you need it. Key Features: • Locate Charging Stations – Instantly find the nearest EDL EV chargers across Laos. • Reserve a Charger – Secure your charging spot in advance to save time. • Start & Monitor Sessions – Start, track, and stop your charging sessions right from your phone. • Manage Favorites – Save your most-used stations for quick access. • Easy Payments – Pay securely using LAO QR Code for payment supporting any bank. • Real-Time Availability – See live status of chargers and avoid unnecessary wait times. Join the clean energy movement with EDL EV – making your electric journey smarter, simpler, and greener.

Screenshots

DriveBuddy3 screens
EDL EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DriveBuddy at 13.0 against EDL EV's 15.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveBuddy ships an update every 9 days, EDL EV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
DriveBuddy versus EDL EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveBuddyEDL EV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOn Edge Innovation LLCELECTRICITE DU LAO

In-app purchases

None

DriveBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

EDL EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriveBuddy free?
DriveBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EDL EV free?
EDL EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DriveBuddy or EDL EV have ads?
Neither DriveBuddy nor EDL EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveBuddy or EDL EV?
DriveBuddy ships an update every 9 days, and EDL EV weekly. Most recently, DriveBuddy was updated on October 8, 2026 and EDL EV on October 24, 2026.

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