EVCS vs EVPal
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!
EVPal
This app helps electric vehicle owners find available charging stations and reduce wait times. It uses AI and crowdsourced data to show real-time busy scores and car wait lengths. Plan your charging stops efficiently and contribute to the community.
- AI-powered BusyScore
- Real-time car wait lengths
- Station provider filtering
- Efficient station selection
- Navigation to stations
- Community reporting
- Points and achievements
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Tired of waiting in long lines at EV charging stations? EVPal helps you save time and plan smarter: - AI powered BusyScore showing how busy the stations currently are - Real-time car wait lengths, where reported in last few hours - Filter the providers you want to see on the map and pick your favorites - Choose the most efficient station that fits your travel plans - Review all station details and navigate there with address links - Pay it forward: Contribute to the community by reporting car waits, once you are onsite - NEW: Collect points and status achievements for various activities in the App. EVPal combines crowdsourced reporting, historical data, and advanced AI to provide you with the most up-to-date information on EV charging station availability. Say goodbye to unexpected delays and hello to a smoother, more efficient charging experience. Download EVPal today and take control of your EV charging routine!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EVPal at 3.7 against EVCS's 2.8. EVPal also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 41%). EVCS's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
EVPal holds the better App Store score, 3.7 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 60% of EVPal's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EVCS | EVPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (114 ratings) | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EV Charging Solutions | MyShoperoo |
Customer experience
EVCS
EVPal
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
EVPal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EVCS
No in-app purchases
EVPal
No in-app purchases
