Comparison

Smart Charge vs EV Charge & Save

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

Head to head
About

Smart Charge

This app helps electric vehicle owners find and manage charging stations. It categorizes stations as public, semi-public, or private, catering to various user needs and access levels.

Highlights
  • Find public charging stations
  • Manage semi-public charging
  • Access private charging
  • Supports various station types
  • EV charging network information
Features
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Smart Charge supports three types of charging stations: Public: Charging stations that can be viewed and used by any EV drivers based on the EV charging network agreement. E.g: Municipalities, Retailers, Restaurant, Hotels… Semi-Public: Group of charging stations that can be used by a limited group of EV drivers. E.g. Companies with employees, Apartment with shared charging stations. Private: Charging stations that can only be used by one EV Driver. E.g. Tenant or Landlord which use a shared parking environment with specific parking space. https://www.smart-charge.com.au

About

EV Charge & Save

Features
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Switching to electric is a smart move—now see exactly how smart. EV Charge & Save helps you calculate charging speeds, range added, and real-world savings in seconds. Whether you’re charging at home on solar or at a 150kW ultra-fast station, we do the math so you don't have to. Key Features Instant Range Projection: Input your charging speed and duration to see exactly how many kilometres you've added to your battery. Real-Time Cost Analysis: Compare electricity prices—from free solar to fast-charger rates—to see your total session cost. The "vs. Petrol" Dashboard: Watch the savings pile up. Our app calculates your savings compared to standard ULP 91 petrol prices, giving you the "green" light on your investment. Precision Sliders: Adjust charging speed (0.5kW to 150kW) and duration (up to 24h) with a seamless, tactile interface. Custom Efficiency Profiles: Tailor the calculations to your specific vehicle’s consumption (e.g., 18 kWh/100km).

Screenshots

Smart Charge4 screens
EV Charge & Save3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EV Charge & Save at every 8 days against Smart Charge's every 2 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

Smart Charge ships an update every 2 months, EV Charge & Save every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Smart Charge versus EV Charge & Save: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ChargeEV Charge & Save
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaascharge IncAntonio Ramos

In-app purchases

None

Smart Charge

No in-app purchases

None

EV Charge & Save

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Charge free?
Smart Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Charge & Save free?
EV Charge & Save is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Charge or EV Charge & Save have ads?
Neither Smart Charge nor EV Charge & Save shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Charge or EV Charge & Save?
Smart Charge ships an update every 2 months, and EV Charge & Save every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Charge was updated on June 4, 2026 and EV Charge & Save on September 16, 2026.

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