Comparison

Autel Charge vs Ampaway

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

Head to head
About

Autel Charge

Manage your electric vehicle charging experience, whether at home or on the go. Monitor charging sessions, track energy costs, and optimize charging schedules. Find and use public charging stations with ease, including real-time availability and navigation.

Highlights
  • Home charger setup and configuration
  • Schedule off-peak charging
  • Real-time charging statistics
  • Public charger availability map
  • Filter public chargers by connector/power
  • Navigate to charging stations
  • Home charger sharing for revenue
Features
Currently charting
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The Autel Charge application bring you an excellent experience when you're charging on Autel MaxiCharger at home or on the road. The advantages of our intelligent charging solutions for home use include: • Scan the QR code on your home charger to streamline the setup and configuration process. • Link Autel charge card to start and stop charging via it. • Fast and convenient charging via the Autostart feature. • Schedule charging sessions during off-peak times to reduce electricity costs. • View real-time charging statistics including: Power usage, energy costs, charging amperage, charge duration and much more! • View monthly energy consumption details. • Set your local energy prices to calculate charging costs using home chargers. • Distribute charging power evenly within a charger group to maximize charging efficiency within limited total charging power via dynamic load balancing. • Home Charger Sharing supporting sharing home chargers with other drivers for extra revenue. • Fast and convenient self-service invoicing for reimbursement of charging costs. • Convenient management of charge records by exporting charge history as Excel files by month. When on the road, the Autel Charge application offers the following features: • Start and stop charging using your Autel Charge card or by scanning the QR code on the public charger. • Displays the availability status of public chargers on the map. (available, in-use, out of order, etc.) • Filter chargers displayed on the map by desired connector types. • Filter by required charging power on the map. • View site information within the map including pictures, address, energy prices, hours of operation, quantity of chargers and connectors. • Navigate to a desired site using the integrated navigation map. • Link your credit card to streamline the payment process using public chargers. • Scan QR code to start and stop the charger with just one tap.

About

Ampaway

This app connects EV drivers with charging stations and allows property owners to monetize their chargers. Drivers can easily find, pay for, and monitor charging sessions, while owners can manage availability, set prices, and track earnings.

Highlights
  • QR code charging initiation
  • Real-time energy usage monitoring
  • Payment and history management
  • Detailed charge summaries
  • Charger earnings tracking
  • Charger availability status
  • Customizable energy pricing
Features
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Ampaway is the app for EV drivers and property managers alike. Whether you’re an EV driver looking for a quick and easy charging solution or a building owner aiming to generate extra income, Ampaway makes it simple. For EV Drivers: - Quick Start: Scan the QR code to begin charging instantly. - Live Tracking: Monitor your energy usage and costs in real time. - Payment Management: Add, edit, and easily view payment details and history. - Charge Summaries: Get detailed reports after each session to keep you informed. For Property Owners and Businesses - Maximize Revenue: Monitor your earnings and manage chargers efficiently. - Charger Availability: Instantly check the status of your chargers. - Set Energy Prices: Customize rates to maximize your profits. - Public Sharing: Increase income by making chargers available to the public.

Screenshots

Autel Charge4 screens
Ampaway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autel Charge at 4.8 against Ampaway's 4.0. Autel Charge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Ampaway's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autel Charge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autel Charge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Autel Charge's written reviews are positive against 67% of Ampaway's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autel Charge ships an update every 2 weeks, Ampaway every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Autel Charge versus Ampaway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutel ChargeAmpaway
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Digital Power Co., Ltd.Ampaway

Customer experience

Autel Charge

All ratings1,282 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.0%

Ampaway

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Autel Charge

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Charger firmware update issues
  • Charging session not stopping properly
  • Incorrect currency display
  • WiFi password length restriction
  • Login and account creation problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set charge percentage limits
  • More customizable charging schedules
  • Support for multiple users/accounts
  • Integration with digital wallets
  • Improved reporting and analytics

Ampaway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Autel Charge

No in-app purchases

None

Ampaway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autel Charge free?
Autel Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ampaway free?
Ampaway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autel Charge or Ampaway?
Autel Charge is rated higher. Autel Charge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Ampaway averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Autel Charge or Ampaway have ads?
Neither Autel Charge nor Ampaway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autel Charge or Ampaway?
Autel Charge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ampaway every 2 months. Most recently, Autel Charge was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ampaway on October 30, 2026.

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