Smart Charge vs EV Charge & Save
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find public charging stations
- Manage semi-public charging
- Access private charging
- Supports various station types
- EV charging network information
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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
EV Charge & Save
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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).
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Smart Charge | EV Charge & Save |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saascharge Inc | Antonio Ramos |
In-app purchases
Smart Charge
No in-app purchases
EV Charge & Save
No in-app purchases







