Comparison

Blink Charging Mobile App vs MSI aConnect

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

Head to head
About

Blink Charging Mobile App

Easily locate and manage electric vehicle charging stations, whether at home or in public. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, view station details, and manage your payment information for a seamless EV charging experience.

Highlights
  • Locate EV charging stations
  • View real-time charging information
  • Favorite charge locations
  • Manage charge sessions
  • Manage payment information
  • Receive charging status updates
  • Setup and manage home charging stations
Features
Currently charting
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The Blink Charging mobile app was created with you in mind. We are making it more convenient and seamless to charge your EV. Whether you are charging at home or your favorite public charge location, your charging experience has been upgraded. LOCATE EV CHARGING STATIONS Find public electric vehicle charging stations on the Blink Charging mobile app. Search for an EV charger location by zip code, city, business name, location category, or physical address. LOCATION INFORMATION View photos of the location, locate nearby amenities, view real-time EV charging information and status, such as type of EV charging available (Level 2 or DC), EV charging status (available, busy, or unavailable), charging or parking fees, and host or property site information. FAVORITE CHARGE LOCATION Favorite frequent visited location for quick access and convenient status searches. MANAGE CHARGE SESSIONS Monitor real-time information during a charging session and view details about the charging session including occupancy time, estimated charge session cost, charging stations information, energy delivered, and current vehicle charging speed. MANAGE PAYMENT INFORMATION View transaction history, view detail charge receipt, refill your Blink account, view your account and notification settings, and choose how you receive EV charging status updates and notifications (email or text message), update payment information, and edit personal account information. RECEIVE CHARGING STATUS UPDATES Check the status of your EV charge. Set charging status notifications that provide you with updates to your EV charging session. Get notifications for all statuses including: charging, charging completed, EV unplugged, fault occurrence SETUP AND MANAGE HQ 200 Setup and manage HQ 200, Blink’s home charging station. Conveniently charge from home, track charging history, configure station setting, and manage charge session. EXPANDED NETWORK The Blink Network continues to expand! Now EV drivers can charge at SemaConnect charging stations. Existing SemaConnect drivers can use the Blink Charging mobile app to charge their EVs. SemaConnect drivers can search for available chargers on the network, charge at all public Blink and SemaConnect stations, manage active charging session, setup/manage Series 4 stations, manage charging history, manage payment wallet, and much more. Social Energy! Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlinkCharging Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blinkcharging Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blinkcharging/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blinkcharging Have a question? Contact us at https://blinkcharging.com/corporate/contact/

About

MSI aConnect

This electric vehicle charging management platform offers a new interface for convenient and intelligent charging. Find nearby stations, schedule charging times, and monitor your vehicle's status. It aims to simplify the charging process for EV owners.

Highlights
  • Smart map search for charging stations
  • Real-time charging status display
  • Intelligent charging scheduling
  • Transparent billing and cost management
  • Vehicle management system for station matching
Features
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Brand-New Interface Upgrade - aConnect To use this version of the app, the charging pile firmware must be updated to version 2XX or higher. Please use the EV Life App or m-Connect to update the firmware before downloading and using aConnect. (Note: Data cannot be retained, so please be aware.) aConnect is a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging management platform designed to provide EV owners with a convenient and intelligent charging experience. The new interface has undergone a significant overhaul, integrating the most commonly used functions in one place. This allows users to quickly locate nearby charging stations, schedule charging times, and monitor their charging status anytime, anywhere. 1. Smart Map Search: Combine a real-time charging station map with charging status displays, making it effortless to find the nearest available station. You can charge your vehicle while shopping or relaxing, saving time and improving efficiency. (Available in the future) 2. Transparent Billing: After each charging session, the system automatically generates a detailed bill, including charging time, electricity consumed, rates, and total cost. This allows owners to clearly understand their vehicle's electricity usage and better manage costs and budgets. (Available in the future) 3. Intelligent Charging Scheduling: For owners with home charging facilities, this feature enables customizable charging times. The system will automatically select the most energy-efficient time based on electricity supply, ensuring your vehicle is fully charged when needed while reducing your electricity bill. 4. Vehicle Management System: Paired with exclusive operator charging station management features, this helps you quickly find the best match with charging stations, enabling fast entry and charging. This function not only enhances charging convenience but also simplifies the charging process, allowing you to enjoy a smoother experience. (Available in the future) We are committed to continuously optimizing and upgrading the aConnect platform to provide you with the highest-quality and most convenient EV charging management services. Join us in experiencing the new era of electric vehicle charging!

Screenshots

Blink Charging Mobile App3 screens
MSI aConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blink Charging Mobile App at 4.1 against MSI aConnect's 3.0. Blink Charging Mobile App also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 2) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). 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

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

Blink Charging Mobile App holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blink Charging Mobile App has 27K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blink Charging Mobile App ships an update monthly, MSI aConnect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blink Charging Mobile App versus MSI aConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlink Charging Mobile AppMSI aConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings27K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlink Network, LLCMicro-Star International Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Blink Charging Mobile App

All ratings26,653 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative82.3%

MSI aConnect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Blink Charging Mobile App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Charging sessions not properly recorded
  • Inability to log in or create account
  • Chargers not showing up on map

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Improved charger availability information
  • Better transaction history tracking
  • Voice control integration

MSI aConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blink Charging Mobile App

No in-app purchases

None

MSI aConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blink Charging Mobile App free?
Blink Charging Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSI aConnect free?
MSI aConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blink Charging Mobile App or MSI aConnect?
Blink Charging Mobile App is rated higher. Blink Charging Mobile App averages 4.1 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while MSI aConnect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blink Charging Mobile App or MSI aConnect have ads?
Neither Blink Charging Mobile App nor MSI aConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blink Charging Mobile App or MSI aConnect?
Blink Charging Mobile App ships an update monthly, and MSI aConnect fortnightly. Most recently, Blink Charging Mobile App was updated on October 28, 2026 and MSI aConnect on October 24, 2026.

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