Comparison

ChargePoint® vs FLO EV Charging

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

Head to head
About

ChargePoint®

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
Currently charting
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FIND. CHARGE. PAY. GO. The ChargePoint app seamlessly connects drivers to the world’s largest EV charging network with hundreds of thousands of available stations and roaming partners to choose from. Finding, using and paying for charging your EV has never been easier. The ChargePoint app is the only all-in-one driver solution with smooth tech integrations and premium driver features so you can finally leave your wallet at home. Charge, drive and live better now with the ChargePoint app. Download the ChargePoint app to: FIND A PLACE TO CHARGE Discover real-time charging station availability with the ChargePoint map. CHARGE AT ROAMING PARTNER STATIONS Use your ChargePoint app and account to charge at FLO, EVgo, Greenlot and EV Connect stations. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STATION FILTERS Use filters to see only stations that work with your car and filter for AC or DC fast chargers for maximum convenience. SEE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Find the most important information about a charging station, including station availability, pricing, popular times to charge, charging history, driver tips and more. START CHARGING INSTANTLY Begin charging via Tap to charge, directly in the ChargePoint app or with your RFID card. TRACK YOUR COMPLETE CHARGING ACTIVITY See your charging history and trends, including miles added and cost. Easily control both your public and home charging in a single app. GET LIVE UPDATES Receive real-time notifications and reminders about your charging status, including when a station becomes available, your car finishes charging and a charging session’s cost. ENJOY CONVENIENT WIDGETS Activate widgets to seamlessly find nearby stations, view your charging status, manage home charging and more without opening the app. Choose the right ChargePoint widgets for you from Lock screen, Home screen, StandBy mode and macOS. LEARN FROM DRIVER TIPS Get station advice complete with photos from other drivers to better navigate and enjoy ChargePoint’s global app and roaming network. CHARGE AT HOME Use the ChargePoint app to charge your EV at home with ChargePoint Home Flex. Schedule charging, set reminders, get notifications, track usage and more. JOIN A VIRTUAL WAITLIST Reserve a charging spot from anywhere via our virtual Waitlist feature. MAXIMIZE CHARGING WITH YOUR APPLE WATCH Tap to charge with your Apple Watch to start charging instantly and easily see miles added to your range. LOCATE STATIONS AND MORE WITH CARPLAY Easily access charging info while on the road with your CarPlay in-vehicle display.

About

FLO EV Charging

Discover and use charging stations on a major North American network. Manage your charging, track usage, and schedule home charging to save money. Access partner networks and multiple payment options.

Highlights
  • Locate charging stations with real-time availability
  • Access partner charging networks
  • Load funds via credit card or Apple Pay
  • Schedule home charging to save money
  • Track energy consumption and charging history
  • Connect and manage FLO Home X5 charger
Features
Currently charting
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FLO EV, Electric Drivers' Life made easy Charge on North America’s leading EV charging network: • Quickly locate stations and see their real-time availability • Save favorites and nearby stations • Get access to our partner networks, all in one app Download the app and charge right away: • Load funds with your credit card, Apple Pay™ • Save money on charging fees with a free FLO membership • Or pay on the go with your credit card: no account necessary Seamlessly connect your FLO Home X5: • Get real-time status • Set a charging schedule to avoid peak periods and save money • Track energy consumption and charging history Our app is designed and built by teaming up with real EV owners. Use the contact link in the app to tell us what you think we should be working on, we’re all ears. We are on a mission to deliver the best charging experience to EV drivers on the road, at home, and at work.

Screenshots

ChargePoint®4 screens
FLO EV Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FLO EV Charging at 4.7 against ChargePoint®'s 4.3. FLO EV Charging also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 13%). ChargePoint®'s advantage is chart position (#20 vs #178) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

FLO EV Charging holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of ChargePoint®'s written reviews are positive against 35% of FLO EV Charging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, FLO EV Charging monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ChargePoint® versus FLO EV Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargePoint®FLO EV Charging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.7% of reviews34.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better5K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better#178
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargePoint, Inc.AddÉnergie Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

ChargePoint®

All ratings18,811 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,425 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative76.4%

FLO EV Charging

All ratings5,049 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative54.3%

User reviews

ChargePoint®

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

FLO EV Charging

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and convenient charging
  • 👍 Easy to use app and chargers
  • 🚀 Reliable and dependable service
  • 👍 Excellent charging network coverage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Chargers often offline or not working
  • 🔒 Requires app or RFID card, no tap-to-pay
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates compared to competitors
  • 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality

Bugs and requests

ChargePoint®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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%
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  • Improve geographic marker accuracy on map
  • Allow adding charging locations/stations
  • Provide option to choose reload amount

FLO EV Charging

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App login and password reset issues
  • Charger not detected by app at some locations
  • Charging session info not loading in app
  • Unauthorized charges and billing problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet support for RFID card
  • Provide real-time charger availability updates
  • Implement a rating/review system for chargers
  • Offer pay-as-you-go option instead of pre-paid balance

In-app purchases

None

ChargePoint®

No in-app purchases

None

FLO EV Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargePoint® free?
ChargePoint® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FLO EV Charging free?
FLO EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChargePoint® or FLO EV Charging?
FLO EV Charging is rated higher. ChargePoint® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while FLO EV Charging averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do ChargePoint® or FLO EV Charging have ads?
Neither ChargePoint® nor FLO EV Charging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargePoint® or FLO EV Charging?
ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, and FLO EV Charging monthly. Most recently, ChargePoint® was updated on September 26, 2026 and FLO EV Charging on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, ChargePoint® or FLO EV Charging?
ChargePoint® currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and FLO EV Charging at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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