Comparison

Red E Charge vs viveEV

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Locate nearest charging stations
  • Real-time station availability
  • Navigation to stations
  • Initiate charging sessions
  • Monitor charging progress
  • Manage payments
  • Clean energy powered stations
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

viveEV

Locate and manage EV charging stations with real-time availability and pricing. Filter stations by car compatibility and charger type, then start charging directly through the app. Track your charging history and receive instant updates on session costs and completion.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging station availability map
  • Customizable station filters (car compatibility, charger type)
  • Detailed station information (price, history)
  • Direct charging initiation
  • Full charging activity tracking
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Finding EV Charging Station - Find a place to charge You can check the availability of real-time charging stations on the charging station map. Fares at Partner Station - Customizing Station Filters The filter allows you to see only stations that work with your car and provides maximum convenience using filters for AC or DC quick chargers. See everything you need to know You can find the most important information about the charging station, such as station availability, price, and charging history. - Start charging immediately Start charging through the tab for charging, or start charging directly from the WePlug app or with QR. - Full tracking of charging activity Check the charging history and charging status. - Get real-time updates You can receive real-time notifications and notifications about your charging status, including charging session costs, and when the station becomes available, the vehicle will complete charging.

Screenshots

Red E Charge4 screens
viveEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: viveEV at 100% against Red E Charge's 35%. viveEV also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Red E Charge's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 3) and chart position (#206 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

viveEV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red E Charge has 81 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Red E Charge's written reviews are positive against 100% of viveEV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red E Charge ships an update every 3 weeks, viveEV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Red E Charge versus viveEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed E ChargeviveEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (81 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#206 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRED E Charge LLCPNEsystem

Customer experience

Red E Charge

All ratings81 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative58.5%

viveEV

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 23 more
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Improve UI for mobile devices (keypad issue)
  • Add route planner functionality
  • Improve charger status and charge check functionality

viveEV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Red E Charge

No in-app purchases

None

viveEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Red E Charge free?
Red E Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is viveEV free?
viveEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Red E Charge or viveEV?
viveEV is rated higher. Red E Charge averages 2.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while viveEV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Red E Charge or viveEV have ads?
Neither Red E Charge nor viveEV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Red E Charge or viveEV?
Red E Charge ships an update every 3 weeks, and viveEV every 4 days. Most recently, Red E Charge was updated on September 24, 2026 and viveEV on September 13, 2026.

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