Comparison

EVCS vs Speed Alert LA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Speed Alert LA

Receive audible alerts for upcoming speed cameras in California cities. This app notifies you of the camera's location and the speed limit, allowing you to adjust your speed without looking at your phone. It integrates with popular navigation apps and provides real-time updates.

Highlights
  • Audible speed camera alerts
  • Speed limit notifications
  • Integration with Maps, Google Maps, Waze
  • Background alerts with phone locked
  • Directional camera detection
  • Customizable alert distance
  • Comprehensive camera location data
Features
Currently charting
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California's new speed cameras are going live: 241 of them in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Long Beach, San Jose, Glendale and Malibu. Speed Alert LA tells you out loud when one is coming up and what the limit is, so you can ease off before you pass it. No looking at your phone. USE THE MAPS APP YOU ALREADY USE Tap Start Drive, then switch to Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze. Alerts keep coming with your phone locked, through your phone or your car speakers over Bluetooth or CarPlay. ONLY THE CAMERAS AHEAD OF YOU Speed Alert LA knows which way you're driving, so it stays quiet about cameras behind you or on cross streets. One alert per camera, no nagging. A HEADS-UP IF YOU'RE OVER Going faster than the posted limit as you approach a camera? You'll hear "Slow down." VOICES THAT SOUND HUMAN Pick from natural-sounding voices and choose when you hear the alert: 2,000, 1,300 or 800 feet out. EVERY CAMERA, SEVEN CITIES All 241 camera locations from official city sources (LADOT, SFMTA, OakDOT and others), with the street, the speed limit and a street-level view, on a map or in a searchable list. LA'S RULES, IN PLAIN ENGLISH Fines, warning periods, school zones, help for low-income drivers and how to contest a ticket, from official City of LA and California sources. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up. Everything runs on your phone, and your location and trips never leave it. FREE: camera map, camera list, guide and a demo drive. PREMIUM: voice alerts on every drive. $4.99/month with your first month free, or $49.99/year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Speed Alert LA is a reminder, not permission to speed. Always follow posted speed limits and traffic laws. Camera locations and start dates can change. Speed Alert LA is not affiliated with LADOT, the City of Los Angeles or any other city or agency. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://speedalertla.com/privacy

Screenshots

EVCS4 screens
Speed Alert LA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speed Alert LA at 100% against EVCS's 41%. Speed Alert LA also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). EVCS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (116 vs 3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speed Alert LA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. EVCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Alert LA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EVCS has 116 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Speed Alert LA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, Speed Alert LA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EVCS versus Speed Alert LA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVCSSpeed Alert LA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (116 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEV Charging SolutionsOleg Ruban

Customer experience

EVCS

All ratings115 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative53.9%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative53.1%

Speed Alert LA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Speed Alert LA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EVCS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Speed Alert LA

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is EVCS free?
EVCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Alert LA free?
Speed Alert LA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EVCS or Speed Alert LA?
Speed Alert LA is rated higher. EVCS averages 2.8 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Speed Alert LA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EVCS or Speed Alert LA have ads?
Neither EVCS nor Speed Alert LA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVCS or Speed Alert LA?
EVCS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speed Alert LA every 3 days. Most recently, EVCS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speed Alert LA on October 31, 2026.

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