EVCS vs PositivEnergy
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!
PositivEnergy
Find and manage electric vehicle charging stations with ease. Monitor your charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and make secure payments. Track your charging history and locate valuable charging points near you.
- Find charging stations by location, availability, power, and accessibility
- Monitor charging progress in real-time
- Receive charging completion notifications
- Secure and easy payment processing
- Map valuable charging stations
- Track charging history
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PositivEnergy makes electric vehicle charging easy. Our app allows you to find PositivEnergy charging stations based on location, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. It also allows you to: Monitor progress: Keep a real-time eye on your current charge session Get notified: As soon as your vehicle is done charging Pay: Make secure, easy payments and receive an email receipt Track history: View past charging stations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PositivEnergy at 4.7 against EVCS's 2.8. PositivEnergy also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 41%). EVCS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (115 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PositivEnergy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVCS has 115 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 67% of PositivEnergy's.
EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, PositivEnergy every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVCS | PositivEnergy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (115 ratings) | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Charging Solutions | Positive Energy Incorporated |
Customer experience
EVCS
PositivEnergy
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
PositivEnergy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
PositivEnergy
No in-app purchases
