Comparison

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers vs EVCS

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

Head to head
About

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers

Locate GE WattStations, start EV charging sessions, and manage payment options. View real-time station availability, pricing, and your charging status. Set up your account and payment methods easily.

Highlights
  • Locate GE WattStations
  • View real-time availability
  • Get station details (pricing, address)
  • Initiate charging sessions
  • Manage payment options (Flat Rate, Pay As You Charge)
  • Track charging status (time, cost, energy)
Features
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WattStation Connect provides Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers with the ability to locate GE WattStations, initiate EV charging sessions and manage EV payment options. Enjoy the following features from your WattStation Connect App: -Find a WattStation near you or locate WattStation based on address, zip code or dragging the map to your specific area of interest -View detailed directions to WattStations -Get WattStation real-time availability and station details (pricing, address, owner name, etc) -Select how you would like to pay: Flat Rate or Pay As You Charge -See your EV charging status: time, current cost, energy used You can create a new WattStation Connect account directly from the App and set up your payment account. You may also visit www.gewattstation.com to create your account.

About

EVCS

Find and use public electric vehicle charging stations powered by renewable energy. This app allows drivers to locate stations, manage subscriptions for cost-effective plans, and initiate charging sessions seamlessly. Track your charging history and manage your account easily.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers on an interactive map
  • Manage EV charging subscription plans
  • Start charging via station ID or QR code
  • View charging history
  • Update account information
Features
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About EVCS: EVCS is one of the largest public EV charging networks on the U.S. West Coast. Our mission is to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable EV Charging. Powered by 100% renewable energy, EVCS develops, owns, and operates Level 2 and DC Fast charging stations for all EV models on the market today, including Tesla. By using this app, drivers can enjoy a variety of EV charging services and subscription plans. App Features: Interactive map: Quickly find chargers near you by searching an address, city or zip code. Exclusive charging services: Enroll and update subscription to cost-effective charging plans; cancel anytime. Seamless charging: Simply enter the station ID or scan the QR code on the station with your phone to start charging. Account management: View your charging history and update your account with ease. Download the EVCS app today!

Screenshots

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers4 screens
EVCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EVCS at 2.8 against WattStation Connect for EV Drivers's 1.1. EVCS also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 4%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). WattStation Connect for EV Drivers's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, 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

EVCS holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of WattStation Connect for EV Drivers's written reviews are positive against 41% of EVCS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers ships an update every 8 months, EVCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WattStation Connect for EV Drivers versus EVCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattStation Connect for EV DriversEVCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (60 ratings)2.8 (116 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.9% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneral Electric CompanyEV Charging Solutions

Customer experience

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers

Written reviews77 reviews
Positive3.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative92.2%

EVCS

All ratings115 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative53.9%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EVCS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when scanning QR codes
  • Login button greyed out and unresponsive
  • Invalid credentials error on login attempts
  • App randomly logs users out during sessions
  • Password reset flow completely broken
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  • Map fails to load (shows blank white canvas)
  • Register and Forgot Password links overlap on small phones
  • App freezes and self-closes during QR scanning
  • Charging sessions stop abruptly without reason
  • App incompatible with iOS 17
  • Charger status inaccurate (shows available when offline)
  • Pre-authorization holds not released as promised
  • Multiple duplicate holds on single charging attempt
  • App timeouts during charging initiation
  • Charger interface confusing and poorly labeled

Requested features

13 requests
  • Fix QR code scanning functionality
  • Add Face ID or PIN authentication
  • Implement password reset via web browser
  • Add in-app account deletion option
  • Improve charger maintenance and reliability
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  • Expand network to additional states
  • Add faster charging units (250 kW+)
  • Implement stricter EV-only parking enforcement
  • Extend charging cables for better accessibility
  • Allow pay-as-you-go without mandatory subscription
  • Fix login button responsiveness on new app
  • Improve map display functionality
  • Add offline mode for charger information

In-app purchases

None

WattStation Connect for EV Drivers

No in-app purchases

None

EVCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WattStation Connect for EV Drivers free?
WattStation Connect for EV Drivers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EVCS free?
EVCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WattStation Connect for EV Drivers or EVCS?
EVCS is rated higher. WattStation Connect for EV Drivers averages 1.1 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while EVCS averages 2.8 from 116 ratings.
Do WattStation Connect for EV Drivers or EVCS have ads?
Neither WattStation Connect for EV Drivers nor EVCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WattStation Connect for EV Drivers or EVCS?
WattStation Connect for EV Drivers ships an update every 8 months, and EVCS every 3 weeks. Most recently, WattStation Connect for EV Drivers was updated on November 1, 2026 and EVCS on November 7, 2026.

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