EVCS vs Charge Radar for Tesla/EV
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!
Charge Radar for Tesla/EV
Easily find and navigate to electric vehicle charging stations. Discover nearby chargers, visualize them on interactive maps, and identify fast charging options for your EV model.
- Locate nearby EV charging stations
- Interactive charging maps
- Identify fast charging compatibility
- EV model specific charging options
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Navigate the world of electric vehicle (EV) charging with ChargeRadar, your all-in-one solution for finding and navigating to EV charging stations. Whether you're an experienced EV driver or new to the electric revolution, ChargeRadar makes it easy to discover charging points, ensuring every journey is powered up and worry-free. Key Features: -Find Nearby Chargers: Quickly locate EV charging stations near you or your destination. -Interactive Charging Maps: Visualize charging station locations on detailed maps for easy navigation. -Fast Charging Compatibility: Identify high-speed charging stations suitable for your specific EV model. ChargeRadar highlights fast charging options to minimize downtime. Make every drive electric with ChargeRadar! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Charge Radar for Tesla/EV at 5.0 against EVCS's 2.8. EVCS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (115 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Charge Radar for Tesla/EV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. EVCS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Charge Radar for Tesla/EV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVCS has 115 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, Charge Radar for Tesla/EV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVCS | Charge Radar for Tesla/EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (115 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Charging Solutions | Jin Yu |
Customer experience
EVCS
Charge Radar for Tesla/EV
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
Charge Radar for Tesla/EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
Charge Radar for Tesla/EV
- 1 Month$0.291 Month
- 1 Month$0.691 Month
- 1 Year7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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