Comparison

OpConnect vs AmpUp

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

AmpUp

Find, reserve, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations seamlessly. This app allows you to locate chargers, monitor your charging progress, and manage payments easily. It also offers notifications and a history of your charging sessions.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers nearby or on route
  • Reserve chargers in advance
  • Scan QR code to start charging
  • In-app payment options
  • Monitor charging progress remotely
  • Receive charging notifications
  • View charging history and receipts
Features
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EV CHARGING MADE EASY If you own an EV, you know how frustrating it can sometimes be to charge. AmpUp makes charging easy by enabling building and property owners to provide charging for their residents, workers, or people just passing by – seamlessly and hassle free. People like you! FIND CHARGERS NEAR YOU Find chargers nearby or on your route, see if they are available, and even reserve them ahead of time. Bookmark favorite chargers or enable notifications for when an occupied charger becomes available. Discover not only AmpUp powered chargers, but also chargers from other networks. CHARGE WITH A QUICK SCAN Just scan the AmpUp QR code on the charger with the app’s QR reader to start your session in seconds. Or check into a charger reserved at a location in advance. Some locations require special access, which you can request from the charger’s host. PAY IN APP OR SCAN RFID Pay using a credit card or with a card in your phone’s wallet. Save your payment method so you can charge quickly and easily on any of AmpUp’s thousands of chargers. You can also link your existing RFID card or badge - or request a new AmpUp RFID card - to swipe and charge quickly without your phone. COMMUNITY POWERED Each charger host sets the prices and policies for their chargers. AmpUp makes the policies and pricing transparent for drivers, so you can see what charging speed you’re getting and what you are paying per minute or kWh of charging. REMOTELY MONITOR AND GET NOTIFICATIONS See how your charge is progressing right on your phone. Get notified when your session is done. Know exactly what you’re paying and how many kWh you have added to your vehicle. See charging session history and receipts. PRICES AND FEES Hosts set their own prices and policies, and AmpUp handles payments on their behalf. Hosts sometimes set up idle fees, which promote charger availability by encouraging drivers to vacate the parking space after charging. Get push alerts before idle fees start with a reminder to move your car. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT AmpUp provides customer support for drivers. If you have an issue, our support staff can get back to you within 24 business hours to address your charging or billing issue. Note that prices and idle fees are set by hosts, and AmpUp does not have any control over those fees or policies. BECOME A HOST Make money and help take polluting internal combustion cars off the road by installing AmpUp-enabled chargers at your place of work or residence. Charging your car using AmpUp is only the beginning - get the app and become a host!

Screenshots

OpConnect4 screens
AmpUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AmpUp at 4.4 against OpConnect's 3.5. AmpUp also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 14%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 258). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

AmpUp holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmpUp has 4.5K 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 37% of AmpUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, AmpUp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
OpConnect versus AmpUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpConnectAmpUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (258 ratings)4.4 (4.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.7% of reviews36.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2584.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOpConnect, LLCNAD Grid Corp

Customer experience

OpConnect

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

AmpUp

All ratings4,410 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative60.9%

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

AmpUp

From 4.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Convenient location tracking
  • 👍 Straightforward charging process
  • 🚀 Reliable charging
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app and unreliable chargers
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • ⏱️ Slow charging speeds
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🔋 Issues with idle fees and billing

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

AmpUp

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Charging stations not working as expected
  • Issues with QR code scanning and manual station ID entry
  • Incorrect or missing charge session data
  • Unexpected and unjustified charges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide more transparent pricing information
  • Implement audible alerts for charge completion
  • Enhance user experience for iPhone users
  • Offer more payment options and integration with existing accounts

In-app purchases

None

OpConnect

No in-app purchases

None

AmpUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpConnect free?
OpConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AmpUp free?
AmpUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpConnect or AmpUp?
AmpUp is rated higher. OpConnect averages 3.5 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while AmpUp averages 4.4 from 4.5K ratings.
Do OpConnect or AmpUp have ads?
Neither OpConnect nor AmpUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpConnect or AmpUp?
OpConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, and AmpUp every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpConnect was updated on October 21, 2026 and AmpUp on October 26, 2026.

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