Red E Charge vs Francis Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Red E Charge
Locate and navigate to nearby electric vehicle charging stations. Plan your journeys with real-time availability information and manage charging sessions and payments seamlessly. Supports a greener future with clean energy-powered stations.
- Locate nearest charging stations
- Real-time station availability
- Navigation to stations
- Initiate charging sessions
- Monitor charging progress
- Manage payments
- Clean energy powered stations
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Welcome to the future of electric vehicle charging with RED E Charging! Our innovative app is your ultimate companion for effortless charging on the go. Whether you're cruising around town or embarking on a road trip, RED E Charging ensures that you're always powered up and ready to roll. With the RED E Charging app, you can easily locate and navigate to the nearest RED E charging station, ensuring that you never have to worry about being left stranded without a charge. Our extensive network of charging stations spans across cities, highways and scenic routes, offering convenience and peace of mind to electric vehicle drivers everywhere. Gone are the days of anxiously searching for a charging station or wondering if your EV will make it to your destination. RED E Charging app provides real-time information on the availability of charging stations, allowing you to plan your journey with confidence. Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to seamless travel experiences. But that's not all – our app goes above and beyond to enhance your charging experience. With intuitive features and user-friendly interface, RED E Charging app makes it simple to initiate charging sessions, monitor progress and manage payments seamlessly. At RED E Charging, we're committed to sustainability and innovation. That's why our charging stations are powered by clean energy sources, helping to reduce carbon emissions and create a greener future for all. By choosing RED E Charging, you're not just charging your vehicle – you're making a positive impact on the environment. Join the electric revolution today with the RED E Charging app. Download now and experience the convenience, reliability and sustainability of electric vehicle charging like never before. With RED E Charging, the power is in your hands – literally!
Francis Energy
Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions with real-time availability updates. View charger details, save favorites, and monitor your charging progress and history. Supports a wide range of EV models and charging connector types.
- Real-time charger availability
- Charger details and favorites
- Remote charging session control
- Live charging information
- Charging history and statements
- Supports CCS and CHAdeMo
- Finds Level 2 chargers
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When you sign up for a free Francis Energy account, you can use the app to: • Check the availability of chargers in real-time • See charger details and save your favorite charging locations • Start and stop your charging session from your phone • View live charging information while you take a break from the road • See your charging history and view statements Francis Energy’s DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMo compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors) You can charge almost all electric vehicles on the road with us from manufacturers including: Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz Nissan Polestar Porsche Rivian Tesla Toyota Volkswagen
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Red E Charge at 2.6 against Francis Energy's 1.6. Red E Charge also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (35% vs 10%). 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.
Red E Charge holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Red E Charge's written reviews are positive against 10% of Francis Energy's.
Red E Charge ships an update every 3 weeks, Francis Energy every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Red E Charge | Francis Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (81 ratings) — better | 1.6 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews — better | 9.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED E Charge LLC | Francis Energy, LLC |
Customer experience
Red E Charge
Francis Energy
Bugs and requests
Red E Charge
Reported bugs
28 issues- App forces number '1' in phone field
- Scan feature hard to find
- Charging session screen doesn't update
- Search function does not work
- App won't let users accept terms and conditions
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- Verify button not accessible after OTP
- Phone number field automatically adds '1'
- QR reader location requires map to be open
- App takes info but doesn't interact with chargers
- App glitches saying 'plug car in' prematurely
- Credit card information needs re-entry on webpage
- Search function zooms to wrong city/state
- App freezes or crashes
- Login issues after profile creation
- Payment card keeps failing
- App frozen for days
- Charger failed to sync protocols
- Frequent disconnects charging session
- Cannot login with correct credentials
- Account not found when trying to change password
- Registration error 'too_short'
- App says something went wrong when accepting terms
- App doesn't connect to chargers
- App skips landing screen
- App disconnects from network mid-charge
- Chargers frequently in error state or under repair
- App kicks user out to login screen
- Cannot enter credit card number due to UI overlay
Requested features
8 requests- Add filters for charger types (L2/DC Fast)
- Implement roaming agreements with other apps
- Allow storing credit card information
- Add Apple Pay integration
- Display pricing information before charging
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- Improve UI for mobile devices (keypad issue)
- Add route planner functionality
- Improve charger status and charge check functionality
Francis Energy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Red E Charge
No in-app purchases
Francis Energy
No in-app purchases
