ChargePoint® vs FLO EV Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, FLO EV Charging monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargePoint® | FLO EV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (19K ratings) | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 5K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | #178 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChargePoint, Inc. | AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
ChargePoint®
FLO EV Charging
User reviews
ChargePoint®
From 19K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
ChargePoint®
No in-app purchases
FLO EV Charging
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChargePoint® free?
Is FLO EV Charging free?
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