OpConnect vs PowerFlex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpConnect
Find and pay for electric vehicle charging with a searchable map. View charger status, get directions, and manage your charging history and payment methods.
- Searchable map of EV charging stations
- View charger status and availability
- In-app payment for charging
- Driving directions to stations
- Save favorite charging stations
- View charging session history
- Manage payment cards and profile
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The OpConnect smartphone application lets users locate electric vehicle charging stations through a searchable map with GPS capability and pay for charging on those stations with an OpConnect account. The map enables users to view the status and availability of OpConnect managed chargers near their current location. Once a charging station is selected, driving directions are offered. Also, stations can be saved to the user’s favorites, allowing quick and easy access to the stations they use the most. Additional features include viewing charging session and billing history, managing payment cards, and editing their profile for OpConnect members
PowerFlex
Easily charge your electric vehicle by locating nearby stations, initiating charging sessions, and monitoring your progress. Optimize your charging to meet your energy demands and benefit the power grid.
- Locate PowerFlex stations
- Start charging sessions
- Monitor charge session data
- Specify energy demand
- Grid-friendly charging
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Charging an electric vehicle is easy with PowerFlex. Use the app to explore PowerFlex stations near you, start charging, and stay up to date with your charge session data. The PowerFlex app enables you to specify your energy demand for charging that's a win for both you and the grid.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerFlex at 4.8 against OpConnect's 3.6. PowerFlex also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 244) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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.
PowerFlex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerFlex has 5.4K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of OpConnect's written reviews are positive against 21% of PowerFlex's.
OpConnect ships an update every 6 weeks, PowerFlex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpConnect | PowerFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (244 ratings) | 4.8 (5.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | 20.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 244 | 5.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #158 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpConnect, LLC | PowerFlex Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
OpConnect
PowerFlex
User reviews
OpConnect
From 244 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Free charging
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient charging locations
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Excessive personal data required
- 💰 Mandatory minimum balance
- 🕰️ Slow and outdated UI
- 🔌 Unreliable charging stations
PowerFlex
From 5.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient charging
- 👍 Simple interface
- 🚀 Fast charging
- 💡 Refundable deposit
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Confusing pricing
- 👎 Unintuitive UI
- 🔍 Difficult to use
Bugs and requests
OpConnect
Reported bugs
3 issues- App fails to connect to charging stations
- Charging sessions not properly recorded
- Inability to close account and withdraw funds
Requested features
4 requests- Web-based charging option
- Ability to report non-functioning stations
- Streamlined account setup and payment process
- Real-time charging status updates
PowerFlex
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Charging sessions fail to start
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inaccurate charging estimates
- Inability to cancel charging sessions
Requested features
4 requests- Allow pay-as-you-go option
- Integrate with mobile wallets
- Provide better charging status updates
- Simplify charging process
In-app purchases
OpConnect
No in-app purchases
PowerFlex
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is OpConnect free?
Is PowerFlex free?
Which has better reviews, OpConnect or PowerFlex?
Do OpConnect or PowerFlex have ads?
Which is updated more often, OpConnect or PowerFlex?
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