Hydrogen Stations USA vs EVCS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hydrogen Stations USA
Locate hydrogen fueling stations across the United States and Canada. This app provides directions, contact information, and website links for stations, helping drivers of fuel cell electric vehicles find necessary resources.
- Find hydrogen fueling stations
- United States and Canada coverage
- Get directions to stations
- Call filling stations
- Visit station websites
- Fuel availability information
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Find fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles in the United States and Canada. Ideal for drivers of fuel cell electric vehicles including: • Honda Clarity Fuel Cell • Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell • Mercedez-Benz GLC F-CELL • Toyota Mirai Easily get directions, call filling stations, and visit station websites to see fuel availability and inventory. No registration or login required. Data source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
EVCS
Find and use public electric vehicle charging stations powered by renewable energy. This app allows drivers to locate stations, manage subscriptions for cost-effective plans, and initiate charging sessions seamlessly. Track your charging history and manage your account easily.
- Find EV chargers on an interactive map
- Manage EV charging subscription plans
- Start charging via station ID or QR code
- View charging history
- Update account information
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About EVCS: EVCS is one of the largest public EV charging networks on the U.S. West Coast. Our mission is to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable EV Charging. Powered by 100% renewable energy, EVCS develops, owns, and operates Level 2 and DC Fast charging stations for all EV models on the market today, including Tesla. By using this app, drivers can enjoy a variety of EV charging services and subscription plans. App Features: Interactive map: Quickly find chargers near you by searching an address, city or zip code. Exclusive charging services: Enroll and update subscription to cost-effective charging plans; cancel anytime. Seamless charging: Simply enter the station ID or scan the QR code on the station with your phone to start charging. Account management: View your charging history and update your account with ease. Download the EVCS app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hydrogen Stations USA at 4.5 against EVCS's 2.8. Hydrogen Stations USA also leads on ratings volume (644 vs 115). EVCS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hydrogen Stations USA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EVCS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hydrogen Stations USA holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hydrogen Stations USA has 644 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Hydrogen Stations USA's written reviews are positive against 41% of EVCS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Hydrogen Stations USA ships an update fortnightly, EVCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hydrogen Stations USA | EVCS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (644 ratings) — better | 2.8 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 644 — better | 115 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qvyshift LLC | EV Charging Solutions |
Customer experience
Hydrogen Stations USA
EVCS
User reviews
Hydrogen Stations USA
From 644 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface and simple search functionality
- ℹ️ Provides current station status updates
- 🗺️ Integration with navigation apps
- ⭐ Helpful for hydrogen car owners new to the technology
Room to improve
- 🚨 Frequent hydrogen station outages and closures
- ❌ Inaccurate or outdated station status information
- 🐛 App crashes on iOS devices
- ⏱️ App lags and requires frequent refreshing
- 💰 High hydrogen fuel costs
EVCS
From 115 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable subscription plans for frequent charging
- 🗺️ Convenient charger locator with real-time availability
- 📸 Station photos help users identify locations
- ⚡ Good coverage on West Coast
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially when scanning QR codes
- ⚠️ Chargers frequently out of service or non-functional
- 🐢 Slow charging speeds (50 kW max, often capped lower)
- 💳 Predatory pricing structure and subscription requirements
- 🚫 Multiple unauthorized $30-$50 pre-authorization holds
Bugs and requests
Hydrogen Stations USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening on iOS 17.0.3 and after iOS updates
- App lags and requires closing and reopening to refresh
- Inaccurate station status display
- Misleading popup prompts for paid app version
Requested features
4 requests- Real-time user updates for station status (like GasBuddy)
- Choice of navigation app (Google Maps vs Apple Maps)
- Expanded station coverage in San Diego, Riverside, and surrounding states
- More frequent infrastructure updates
EVCS
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when scanning QR codes
- Login button greyed out and unresponsive
- Invalid credentials error on login attempts
- App randomly logs users out during sessions
- Password reset flow completely broken
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- Map fails to load (shows blank white canvas)
- Register and Forgot Password links overlap on small phones
- App freezes and self-closes during QR scanning
- Charging sessions stop abruptly without reason
- App incompatible with iOS 17
- Charger status inaccurate (shows available when offline)
- Pre-authorization holds not released as promised
- Multiple duplicate holds on single charging attempt
- App timeouts during charging initiation
- Charger interface confusing and poorly labeled
Requested features
13 requests- Fix QR code scanning functionality
- Add Face ID or PIN authentication
- Implement password reset via web browser
- Add in-app account deletion option
- Improve charger maintenance and reliability
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- Expand network to additional states
- Add faster charging units (250 kW+)
- Implement stricter EV-only parking enforcement
- Extend charging cables for better accessibility
- Allow pay-as-you-go without mandatory subscription
- Fix login button responsiveness on new app
- Improve map display functionality
- Add offline mode for charger information
In-app purchases
Hydrogen Stations USA
- Upgrade$7.99
EVCS
No in-app purchases
