Comparison

OpConnect vs Chargeway

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Chargeway

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations and plan trips. It displays real-time charger availability, estimates charging times, and offers route planning with multiple stops. Customize your experience by adding your EV and preferred charging networks.

Highlights
  • Plug-specific color-coded station map
  • Real-time charger availability
  • Charge time estimation
  • EV trip planner with multiple stops
  • Vehicle customization for charging
  • Station reviews and photos
  • One-click directions to stations
Features
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Download Chargeway, the most user friendly EV charging station locator and trip planner! Chargeway makes EV charging easy for everyone. Simply choose any electric vehicle (EV) and Chargeway customizes your EV charging experience making it easy to see where you can charge, where you can go, and how long charging will take. Chargeway has a unique and simple way to navigate charging options using colors for plug types and numbers for power levels. Red stations are for Tesla/NACS plugs, green stations are for J1772/CSS plugs, and blue stations are for CHAdeMO plugs. Numbers at each station pin and for each vehicle show the max power level for each can charge. Levels 1 and 2 are for AC charging and levels 3 through 7 are for DC fast charging. Designed with drivers in mind Chargeway simplifies the EV charging experience for every driver, everywhere. Chargeway’s station map covers all of North America including networks such as Tesla, Electrify America, EVgo, Shell Recharge, Blink, EVConnect, Chargepoint, Flo, Volta, Rivian, 7Charge, Circle K, EVCS, Ivy, OpConnect, Petro Canada, and many more. Chargeway features include: Station Map: - Plug specific color-coding so you know which stations match your car (Green, Blue or Red) - Power levels 1 through 7 show your vehicle and stations max charging speed - Charge time estimation for every station and charger based on your vehicles battery level - Real-time availability for chargers (Available, in use and offline status) - Automatic station location map filtering for the vehicles you choose - Easy to adjust filters for station power levels and networks you want to use - View and add reviews and photos at stations you visit - Report problems directly to network customer service teams - See shops and restaurants near a station that you can enjoy while you charge - One-click directions to help you get to any station location EV Trip Planner: - Chargeway plots the fastest route and charging station locations for your trip - Set the outside temperature and your desired speed for accurate planning - Add multiple stops between your starting point and destination for custom routes - Charging times for every stop are estimated to help you plan your trip - Select "All Stations" on planned trips to view every charging option along your route - If a certain route doesn’t have enough stations Chargeway will let you know so you can choose another route Vehicle Info: - Select your EVs color and choose a name to customize your experience - Adjust your EVs battery level and desired charge limit to estimate charging times at every station - Plug type and battery specifications for every vehicle - Add multiple vehicles to your account at any time Chargeway works for every EV on the road in North America including Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X; Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevrolet Bolt, VW ID.4, Nissan LEAF, BMW i4, BMW iX, Audi e-tron vehicles, Porsche Taycan, Rivian R1T, Rivian R1S, Polestar, and many more EVs available today. No matter where you live or your lifestyle Chargeway helps you enjoy EV charging for both every day driving as well as EV road trips. Download Chargeway to discover the simplified EV charging experience! --- Chargeway Plus • Live public charging pricing right on the map! • Pricing available for over 70,000 public stations • See the total cost to charge your EV at a station • Easy to see daily station rates help you save on charging • Coming Soon: Saved Trips & more! --- Terms of Service: https://www.chargeway.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chargeway.net/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

OpConnect4 screens
Chargeway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chargeway at 4.6 against OpConnect's 3.5. Chargeway also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 14%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 258). OpConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Chargeway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chargeway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chargeway has 2.4K ratings behind it against 258, 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 48% of Chargeway's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, Chargeway every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OpConnect versus Chargeway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpConnectChargeway
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (258 ratings)4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.7% of reviews47.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2582.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpConnect, LLCChargeway Inc.

Customer experience

OpConnect

All ratings258 ratings
Positive60.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive13.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative81.3%

Chargeway

All ratings2,438 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

OpConnect

From 258 App Store ratings

What 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

Chargeway

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent trip planning
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🔋 Accurate range and charging estimates
  • 💡 Helpful charging station information
  • 👍 Great customer support

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires phone number to use
  • 🐛 Connectivity and login issues
  • 💡 Limited route customization options
  • 🐛 Inaccurate or missing charging station data

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

Chargeway

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to create an account
  • Charging station information not updating in real-time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to switch between miles and percentage for remaining range
  • Improve charging station filters and sorting
  • Allow adding multiple vehicles to a single account
  • Integrate with in-car navigation systems

In-app purchases

None

OpConnect

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chargeway

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is OpConnect free?
OpConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chargeway free?
Chargeway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpConnect or Chargeway?
Chargeway is rated higher. OpConnect averages 3.5 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Chargeway averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.
Do OpConnect or Chargeway have ads?
Neither OpConnect nor Chargeway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpConnect or Chargeway?
OpConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chargeway every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpConnect was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chargeway on October 18, 2026.

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