Red E Charge vs EV
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!
EV
This app plans long-distance electric vehicle trips by analyzing terrain, battery capacity, and charger availability. It provides realistic range estimates, optimizes charging stops with cost and time projections, and visualizes routes with charger locations.
- Electric vehicle trip planning
- Terrain and elevation analysis
- Smart charging stop optimization
- Real-time charger network integration
- Customizable route settings
- Interactive route visualization
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EV Route Planner intelligently plans long-distance electric vehicle trips by analyzing terrain, battery capacity, and charger availability. Get realistic range estimates that account for elevation changes and driving conditions. Our physics-based model calculates battery drain and regenerative braking recovery to optimize every mile. KEY FEATURES: Vehicle Library: 28+ EV models from Tesla, Rivian, Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and more Smart Charging: Automatic charging stop planning with time and cost estimates Elevation Analysis: See how hills and terrain affect your battery with color-coded route segments Live Charger Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, Blink, Shell Recharge, EV Connect Energy Breakdown: Per-route efficiency, cost, and arrival battery percentage Customizable Settings: Charge targets, preferred speeds, highway/toll avoidance, and more Interactive Map: Visualize routes with charger locations PDF Export: Share detailed route plans Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or cross-country adventure, EV Route Planner helps you drive with confidence knowing exactly where to charge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EV at 4.0 against Red E Charge's 2.6. EV also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). Red E Charge's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 4) and chart position (#197 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EV holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red E Charge has 81 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of EV's.
Red E Charge ships an update every 3 weeks, EV every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Red E Charge | EV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (81 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RED E Charge LLC | Jose G Villanueva Brambila |
Customer experience
Red E Charge
EV
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
EV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Red E Charge
No in-app purchases
EV
No in-app purchases
