# ChargePoint® vs EV Companion

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChargePoint® at none against EV Companion's 3. ChargePoint® also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 638) and chart position (#22 vs #121). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV Companion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ChargePoint® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ChargePoint® against 4.2 for EV Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargePoint® has 19K ratings behind it against 638, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 13% and 13% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChargePoint® | EV Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargepoint/id356866743/reviews)** | [4.2 (638 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 638 |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #121 |
| Size | 305 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ChargePoint, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356866746) | [AppBytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574209461) |

## What reviewers say

### ChargePoint®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargepoint/id356866743)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily locate, use, and pay for EV charging stations. This app provides real-time availability, station details, and seamless charging initiation. Manage both public and home charging in one place.

**Highlights:** Real-time charging station availability map, Charge at roaming partner stations, Customize station filters (car compatibility, charger type), View station details (pricing, popular times, tips), Initiate charging via Tap to charge, app, or RFID, Track charging history and usage, Home charging management

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy and efficient
- 🚀 Seamless transaction
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Helpful for travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 User interface issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Forced auto-reload
- 💰 Overcharging issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Chargers not detected or showing as unavailable
- Charging sessions not recorded properly
- Inability to change charging amperage settings

**Requested features**

- Add more vehicle models
- Improve waitlist and charging status notifications
- Allow manual input of car and battery info
- Provide more charging analytics and customization
- Add option to stop charging at 80% or 90%


### EV Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations, plan long-distance trips with AI-powered route suggestions, and manage vehicle-specific charging information. It offers real-time availability, pricing, and community feedback for numerous charging networks worldwide. Users can also integrate Tesla accounts for enhanced vehicle status monitoring and remote climate control.

**Highlights:** Real-time charging station availability and pricing, AI-powered trip planning with charging stops, Vehicle-specific charging compatibility, Community feedback on charging locations, Tesla account integration for vehicle status, Directions via multiple map services

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Biannual Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $59.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 🚗 Helpful for EV drivers
- 💡 Useful features like charging station details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Forced subscription model
- 📍 Inaccurate charger locations
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🚫 Missing key charging networks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when planning trips
- Charger information is outdated
- Unable to connect to charging stations

**Requested features**

- Offline map support
- Ability to filter by available chargers
- Integration with payment systems
- Support for more EV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChargePoint® free?

ChargePoint® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EV Companion free?

EV Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChargePoint® or EV Companion?

ChargePoint® is rated higher. ChargePoint® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while EV Companion averages 4.2 from 638 ratings.

### Do ChargePoint® or EV Companion have ads?

Neither ChargePoint® nor EV Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChargePoint® or EV Companion?

ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, and EV Companion fortnightly. Most recently, ChargePoint® was updated on September 25, 2026 and EV Companion on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ChargePoint® or EV Companion?

ChargePoint® currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and EV Companion at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*