DriveBuddy vs EDL EV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
EDL EV
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DriveBuddy ships an update every 9 days, EDL EV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveBuddy | EDL EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | On Edge Innovation LLC | ELECTRICITE DU LAO |
In-app purchases
DriveBuddy
No in-app purchases
EDL EV
No in-app purchases









