EVCS vs PowerPump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
PowerPump
Locate and navigate to available EV charging stations for any car model. Start charging sessions by scanning QR codes or entering station IDs. Monitor your session in real-time, make secure payments, and view past charging history.
- Locate available EV charging stations
- Navigate to charging stations
- Start charge sessions via QR code or ID
- Monitor charging sessions in real-time
- Make secure payments
- View charging history
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Download our app to locate available and accessible charging stations, that fuel any make and model of EV cars. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or enter the desired station ID. Features allow you to: * Check live status of charging stations * Find and navigate to available charging stations * Monitor your current charging session in real-time * Get phone notifications * Make secure payments * Monitor your charging session and stop it anytime * See and interact with our network of chargers * View history of past charging sessions * Receive an email about your EV charging transaction PowerPump gives EV drivers the best electric vehicle charging experience possible. Charging with us will give you access to real-time data, live support when you need it, and competitive pricing on the market. The only EV charging app you need is the PowerPump happy-go-charging app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerPump at 3.9 against EVCS's 2.8. PowerPump also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 41%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). EVCS's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PowerPump holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVCS has 114 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of EVCS's written reviews are positive against 75% of PowerPump's.
EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, PowerPump weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVCS | PowerPump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (114 ratings) | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Charging Solutions | Powerpump LLC |
Customer experience
EVCS
PowerPump
Bugs and requests
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
PowerPump
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
PowerPump
No in-app purchases
