Electra vs Ad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electra
Find available electric vehicle charging stations nearby, pay quickly, and track your charging session in real-time. Offers ultra-fast charging and smart route planning to optimize your electric trips across Europe.
- Find available charging stations
- Real-time charging session tracking
- Ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW
- Smart route planner
- Automatic charging with Autocharge
- Best price charging
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New: the Electra charging card. Charge anywhere in Europe, on any network. Order yours now. 20 minutes are all it takes. Find, plug in, charge. Electra makes charging your electric vehicle as simple as possible. Find an available charging station nearby, pay in seconds and track your session in real time, without hassle, at the best price. Ultra-fast charging Up to 400 kW of power, compatible with CCS and Type 2. Available 24/7, across Europe. Smart route planner Electra calculates the best charging stops based on your range, your vehicle and your route. Travel with peace of mind, without unpleasant surprises. All in one app - Autocharge : charging starts automatically as soon as you plug in - Always charge at the best price when using the app - Remote monitoring and end-of-session notification - Electra+ : access even better rates and exclusive benefits Compatible with all vehicles Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID.3, BMW iX, Renault Mégane E-Tech, Kia EV6, Dacia Spring and many more. A growing European network Over 11,000 charging points across 25 countries, with Atlante, Fastned and Ionity via the Charge League network.
Ad
Discover nearby electric vehicle charging stations that support ad-hoc payments without registration. Find stations with CCS connectors and a minimum charging capacity of 50 kW. Pay easily on-site using credit/debit card, QR code, SMS, or charging apps.
- Ad-hoc charging stations
- CCS connector support
- Minimum 50 kW charging capacity
- No registration required
- Multiple payment options
- On-site payment
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The Ad-Hoc Map shows you charging stations with a CCS connector and a charging capacity of at least 50 kW, where ad-hoc charging is possible without registration. Payment can be made directly on-site by credit or debit card, QR code, SMS, or via charging apps without registration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electra at none against Ad's 3. Electra also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Ad's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model 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. Ad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Electra asks for nothing beyond the download.
Electra ships an update every 5 days, Ad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electra | Ad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electra SAS | eWerk GmbH |
Customer experience
Electra
Ad
In-app purchases
Electra
No in-app purchases
Ad
- Bronze Support$2.99
- Silber Support$4.99
- Gold Support$8.99
