Comparison

AmbuEnergy vs Foresta

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

Head to head
About

AmbuEnergy

Locate and connect to electric vehicle charging stations across North America. View real-time availability, pricing, and charging status. Manage payments and charging history for a seamless EV charging experience.

Highlights
  • Locate EV charging stations
  • View real-time availability and pricing
  • Initiate and monitor charging sessions
  • Manage payment methods and billing history
  • Save favorite locations
  • Get driving directions
Features
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AmbuEnergy provides energy efficient solutions, with a focus on establishing an electric vehicle charging network to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. The AmbuEnergy smartphone application allows users of the network to locate and connect to electric vehicle charging stations throughout North America. The app allows users to: View real-time availability and pricing of chargers near them, Flag location as a favorite and receive driving directions, Initiate a charge session and view real-time updates on their charging status, View charging sessions and billing history, Manage payment methods and add an account balance, Charging through AmbuEnergy’s app involves a few simple steps: Sign in, Load money onto your account, Scan the QR code on an AE charging unit, Plug in and charge your vehicle!

About

Foresta

This app connects electric vehicle owners with home charging stations. Hosts can list their chargers and set prices, while clients can find and book charging sessions. It aims to make EV charging more accessible and accelerate adoption.

Highlights
  • List home charging stations
  • Set flexible pricing
  • Manage booking requests
  • Search for charging stations
  • Book one-time or recurring sessions
  • Automated earnings transfer
  • Multiple credit card support
Features
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With Foresta, home charging is possible for anyone, anywhere at anytime. As a Foresta Host you can: - List your home charging station and set availabilities - Set your price using a flexible pricing scheme - Review booking requests and approve - Browse your upcoming reservations - Automatically transfer your earnings to your bank account - Help accelerating EV Adoption! As a Foresta Client you can: - Browse and search for a home charging station - Review pricing and select your time slot - Book a station for a one time session - Book a station for recurring sessions using a flexible reservation interface. - Receive notifications about your upcoming reservations - View upcoming and past reservations. - Print receipts for your expense reports - Use one or many credit cards. No need to buy charging credits! Download the Foresta app today and start enjoy a seamless charging experience!

Screenshots

AmbuEnergy4 screens
Foresta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Foresta at 43% against AmbuEnergy's 0%. 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

AmbuEnergy ships an update every 2 months, Foresta monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AmbuEnergy versus Foresta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbuEnergyForesta
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpConnect, LLCSolutions Oxygenize Inc

Customer experience

AmbuEnergy

All ratings13 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative95.8%

Foresta

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

AmbuEnergy

No in-app purchases

None

Foresta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AmbuEnergy free?
AmbuEnergy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foresta free?
Foresta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AmbuEnergy or Foresta have ads?
Neither AmbuEnergy nor Foresta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmbuEnergy or Foresta?
AmbuEnergy ships an update every 2 months, and Foresta monthly. Most recently, AmbuEnergy was updated on October 11, 2026 and Foresta on October 9, 2026.

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