Comparison

Shabik UAE vs UAEV

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

Head to head
About

Shabik UAE

Features
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Shabik is the best way to charge your electric vehicle. Use the app to charge at public charging stations covered by Shabik Network and at home with your private charger Want to join the service? After downloading the app and signing up, top up your account using Shabik prepaid voucher. You’ll be ready to start! For public charging, the shabik app allows you to: See and locate on the map all the compatible charging stations Reserve a plug for 15 minutes and look at the fastest route to reach it Start and stop charging sessions Redeem shabik voucher to top up your account Monitor the supplied energy and charging power in real time Pay for your sessions through the app Be notified when new charging stations are installed in your area Receive live notifications related to an active charging session Monitor your consumption and previous charging sessions Access the closest available charging station through the App For private charging, the app allows you to: Start and stop charging sessions and monitor them Receive live notifications related to an active charging session Monitor your consumption and previous charging sessions Download the app to begin your journey in the world of the electric vehicle! "شابك" هو افضل طريقة تشحن بها مركبتك الكهربائية، استخدم تطبيق "شابك" للشحن في محطات الشحن العامة التي تندرج ضمن شبكة "شابك" وفي المنزل باستخدام شاحنك الخاص. هل تريد الاشتراك بالخدمة؟ حسنا...بعد تنزيل التطبيق وانشاء حسابا لك، اشحن رصيدك باستخدام كوبونات "شابك" المدفوعة مسبقا. وبذلك تكون جاهز للبدء بشحن مركبتك! يتيح تطبيق شابك المزايا التالية عند استخدامه لمحطات الشحن العامة : عرض وتحديد موقع كافة محطات الشحن العامة المناسبة حجز مسبق لمد 15 دقيقة لمحطة الشحن، وارشادك الى اسرع طريق للوصول لها. بدء وايقاف عملية الشحن اعادة تعبئة رصيدك بواسطة كبونات الشحن الخاصة بشابك مراقبة كمية الطاقة المستهلكة وقدرة الشحن بشكل لحظي سداد قيمة الشحن من خلال التطبيق دون الحاجة للنقود الورقية اشعار في حال تم تركيب محطة شحن جديدة في منطقتك استقبال اشعار فوري عن عملية الشحن مراقبة الطاقة المستهلكة، وسجل الشحنات السابقة الوصول الى اقرب محطة شحن متاحة من خلال التطبيق اما بالنسبة لاستخدام تطبيق "شابك" لمحطات الشحن المنزلية الخاصة فان التطبيق يتيح لك المزايا التالية: بدء وانهاء عملية الشحن ومراقبتها استقبال اشعار فوري عن عملية الشحن مراقبة الطاقة المستهلكة، وسجل الشحنات السابقة نزل التطبيق على الفور.... وبدء رحلتك في عالم المركبات الكهربائية. Like us on - تابعونا على -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catecmobility -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/catec-mobility -Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/catecmobility/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/catecmobility -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-sq9S9EzGuRzXUkvzYOOKA/featured Have a question? Visit us on هل لديك استفسار؟ يرجى زيارة موقعنا www.catecmobility.com

About

UAEV

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations across the UAE. This app provides real-time availability, pricing, and charging speeds. Pay easily with a linked card for a seamless charging experience.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Check real-time availability
  • View pricing and speeds
  • QR code or RFID card charging
  • Pay-as-you-go billing
  • Largest fast charging network
Features
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UAEV: Fast and ultra-fast EV charging made effortless Charge your EV quickly and effortlessly with UAEV—the essential app for electric vehicle drivers in the UAE. The UAEV network will offer hundreds of fast and ultra-fast charging stations across the UAE. Use the app to find our charging stations, check real-time availability, pricing, and available charging speeds. Start charging instantly by scanning a QR code or using your UAEV RFID card. Link your credit or debit card and pay as you go—no prepayment required. Why Choose UAEV? Easily find your next charging station: Access one of the largest fast charging networks in the UAE. Live status availability: See live status for each charger. No more queueing or arriving at broken chargers. Effortless charging: Start charging seamlessly by scanning the QR code on the charger or using your UAEV RFID card. Simple payment: Secure, pay-per-use billing directly to your linked card. Pay only for the energy you charge. Make your EV journey seamless with UAEV. Download the UAEV app and elevate your electric mobility experience!

Screenshots

Shabik UAE4 screens
UAEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UAEV at none against Shabik UAE's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Shabik UAE versus UAEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShabik UAEUAEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCubic-ArtEtihad Water & Electricity

In-app purchases

None

Shabik UAE

No in-app purchases

None

UAEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shabik UAE free?
Shabik UAE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UAEV free?
UAEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shabik UAE or UAEV have ads?
Shabik UAE shows ads; UAEV does not.
Which is updated more often, Shabik UAE or UAEV?
Shabik UAE ships an update weekly, and UAEV weekly. Most recently, Shabik UAE was updated on September 16, 2026 and UAEV on August 27, 2026.

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