EVCS vs Lectric
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!
Lectric
This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations, plan trips with real-time traffic and elevation data, and compare charging prices. Users can also rate stations and upload photos. Future updates will include a community board and live chat.
- Find charging stations with real-time availability
- Automatic trip planning with charging stops
- Price comparison for charging stations
- User ratings and reviews of charging stations
- Real-time traffic and navigation
- Safety alerts for charging station locations
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Lectric is your comprehensive companion for all your electric vehicle (EV) needs. Our app is designed to make your EV journey smoother, safer, and more cost-effective. Core Features: Find Chargers: Our advanced features include automatic trip planning, which adds charging stops based on your current battery level and factors in traffic conditions, temperatures, and elevations. Our route preview offers a comprehensive view of your journey, including travel time, distance, and total charging time. The advanced navigation system provides real-time traffic information for the most accurate directions. We provide detailed information about each charging station, including location, available slots, charger types, pricing, and amenities. We also alert drivers about charging stations located in high-crime areas for added safety. Save Money: With our price comparison feature, you can compare prices at different charging stations considering factors like time of the day and charging speed. Our price reporting feature allows users to update the current price at charging stations, ensuring real-time price accuracy. Rate Charging Stations: Users can rate and review charging stations based on their experiences, helping the community make informed decisions. Users can also upload photos of the charging stations for a more comprehensive review. Coming Soon: Community: Our upcoming community board will facilitate sharing of trip experiences, tips, and photos on a community feed. We're also introducing live chat at stations for real-time coordination and experience sharing. Join the Lectric community today and make your EV journey more efficient, cost-effective, and connected!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lectric at 82% against EVCS's 41%. Lectric also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (3.0 vs 2.8). EVCS's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 6). 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.
Lectric holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVCS has 114 ratings behind it against 6, 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 82% of Lectric's.
EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, Lectric weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVCS | Lectric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (114 ratings) | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Charging Solutions | Leicharging Corp. |
Customer experience
EVCS
Lectric
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
Lectric
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
Lectric
No in-app purchases
