ChargeLab vs Future EV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargeLab
This app provides technology for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It offers adaptable hardware and software solutions designed for ease of use by individuals, businesses, and government entities.
- EV charging infrastructure management
- Hardware solutions
- Software solutions
- Adaptable for various users
- Easy to use
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ChargeLab specializes in technology for managing EV charging infrastructure. We offer hardware and software solutions that are easy to use and adaptable for individuals, businesses, and governments.
Future EV
This app simplifies electric vehicle ownership by providing a seamless and efficient charging experience. It aims to make your EV journey more convenient and sustainable.
- Seamless EV charging
- Convenient charging solutions
- Efficient EV journey
- Sustainable driving experience
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Welcome to Future EV, your gateway to a smarter and more sustainable driving experience. Our cutting-edge EV charging app is designed to make your electric vehicle journey seamless, convenient, and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ChargeLab at 3.2 against Future EV's 1.0. ChargeLab also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27 vs 6). 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.
ChargeLab holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of ChargeLab's written reviews are positive against 0% of Future EV's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargeLab | Future EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (27 ratings) — better | 1.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ChargeLab | Future EV |
Customer experience
ChargeLab
Future EV
Bugs and requests
ChargeLab
Reported bugs
18 issues- Conflicting pricing information
- CCS stations inoperable but listed as available
- App pushed a bug that broke charging station
- Charger database outdated
- Latest update eliminated recording charging history
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- Loses login credentials after every update
- Chargers are always offline
- App does not work as scheduled
- Charge history only shows first 2 days
- App never seems to know when charging or how much electricity used
- App shows charging history with respect to connection time, not actual charging time
- Chargers never work at apartment building
- QR code not found
- Code never sent for registration
- User does not exist error during registration
- Charger stuck on preparing and needs reset
- Low voltage or nothing happening with charger
- App shows scheduled charging when Ivy app shows actual status
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to add total spent for home charging
- Export data via excel or pdf
- Real-time tracking with a Widget
- Charging curve display
- Vehicle charge percentage display
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- Credits via bank transfer or PayPal
- Search by address functionality
- Option to submit new chargers
- Ability to enter electricity rates for cost calculation
- Display charge rate or amps
- Notifications when charging is complete
- Save favorite charge location
- Link multiple emails/phone numbers to one account
- More home charger history and stats
- Ability to start/stop charger remotely
- Disable/enable charger remotely when on vacation
- Dark mode option
Future EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChargeLab
No in-app purchases
Future EV
No in-app purchases
