Comparison

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map vs EV Companion

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

Head to head
About

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Locate electric vehicle charging stations across North America. Get directions, view live availability, and even pay for charging directly through the app. Users can also contribute to the database by adding new stations and leaving reviews.

Highlights
  • EV charger locator map
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • Live station availability data
  • In-app payment for charging
  • Add and rate charging stations
  • Filter by charger type and network
Features
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Download ChargeHub - the #1 app for EV drivers ChargeHub is a must have App for all American & Canadian electric car owners who want to find EV charging stations locations to plug their Tesla Model S / Leaf / iMiEV / Volt / Focus EV / Plug-in Prius / Smart EV / BMW i3 / KIA Soul EV /etc. Search & find nearest public electric car charger (EV plug, Tesla Supercharger, CHAdeMO, SAE combo DC fast), plan your trip & get driving directions to charge your EV! Follow on Twitter @EVChargeHub -- What this app does -- EV Charger Locator Map Interface: -Find electric vehicle charging stations ( EVSE ) -Get turn-by-turn directions to the nearest charge point -Over 55 000 charge ports supported in the US & Canada -Get color coded live availability data from EV charge stations in the following networks: Blink, Hydro Quebec's Circuit Electrique, AddEnergie Flo, SemaCharge and Greenlots - Pay for charging with the ChargeHub app! - Login with Facebook or signup with ChargeHub - Receive Notifications for new stations in your area or any area you want - Add your own personal station to help other ChargeHub users. You have complete control over the station information in real time! -Request permission from other EV users for charger use ("plugshare-ing") - Simple and intuitive chat interface. Never share your email since the communication is all within ChargeHub. -Found a new public EV charger? Add it to the database! -Rate & add comments for all public charging stations -Use search feature to find Level 1, Level 2 (EV Plug) and DC Fast chargers (Tesla Superchargers, SAE DC Fast & CHAdeMO) anywhere across North America -Smooth & responsive interface. The information you want at the tip of your fingers. -Filter and search EV charge stations to only display the ones you want (by network, by charging level, etc) -Directly call the EVSE network from the app to get more information (ex: Chargepoint, Tesla Supercharger, evGO, Blink, Electric Circuit, SemaCharge, Flo) -Unique logos for Tesla Superchargers, SAE DC Fast chargers and CHAdeMO charging stations -Detailed usage data for BC evCloud connected EV charging stations Who should download this app: -Electric car owners who want to find electric car charging stations -Prospective buyers of Tesla ModelS / Leaf / iMiEV / Volt / Focus EV / Plug-in Prius / Smart EV / etc, who want to know where electric vehicle charge stations are before purchasing an electric car. Terms and conditions: https://chargehub.com/en/terms-and-conditions.html

About

EV Companion

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations, plan long-distance trips with AI-powered route suggestions, and manage vehicle-specific charging information. It offers real-time availability, pricing, and community feedback for numerous charging networks worldwide. Users can also integrate Tesla accounts for enhanced vehicle status monitoring and remote climate control.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging station availability and pricing
  • AI-powered trip planning with charging stops
  • Vehicle-specific charging compatibility
  • Community feedback on charging locations
  • Tesla account integration for vehicle status
  • Directions via multiple map services
Features
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• Locations: Nearby restaurants, coffee, and other amenities. Personalized real-time availability, compatibility, and pricing & access information for 300+ networks based on YOUR specific EV • Trips: Groundbreaking AI finds charging stops along your route based on your preferences (including charging networks), weather, and traffic conditions • Vehicles: Select your EV to see charging compatibility and plan trips in seconds • Community: Leave & view feedback on any charging location • Tesla: Account integration to view your vehicle’s current ranges and charging status, and adjust max range and remote climate! Your vehicle’s current ranges are automatically input when trip planning. Plan those long-distance hauls much easier than in the Tesla itself! • Directions: via Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or Send to your Tesla Best of all: it's personalized for whichever EV or PHEV that YOU drive. Select your vehicle from our extensive list including: • Tesla - Roadster, Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y • Abarth - 500e • Aiways - U-Series • Audi - Q4, Q5, Q8, SQ8, e-Tron, GT • BMW - 330, 530, X5, i3, i4, i5, i7, iX, iX1, iX3 • BYD - ATTO 3, DOLPHIN, HAN, TANG • CUPRA - Born, Tavascan • Cadillac - Lyriq • Chevrolet - Bolt, Spark • Citroen - e-Berlingo, e-C4, e-Jumpy Combi, e-SpaceTourer • DS - 3 • Dacia - Spring Electric • Fiat - 500e, 600e • Fisker - Ocean • Ford - Escape, F-150 Lightning, Focus Electric, Mustang Mach-E • GMC - Hummer EV • Genesis - G80, GV60, GV70 • Honda - Clarity, e • Hyundai - IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ Electric, Kona Electric, Santa Fe, Tucson • Jaguar - I-PACE • Jeep - Grand Cherokee, Wrangler • Kia - EV6, EV9, Niro EV, Niro PHEV, Sorento PHEV, Soul EV, e-Soul • Lexus - NX, RZ, UX • LiveWire • Lotus - Eletre • Lucid Air - Dream Edition, Grand Touring, Pure, Touring • MG - MG4, MG5, Marvel, ZS • MINI - Cooper SE • Mazda - MX-30 • Mercedes-Benz - B 250e, EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE, EQS • Mitsubishi - Outlander, i-Miev • NIO - EL6, EL7, ET5, ET7 • Nissan - Ariya, Leaf, e-NV200 • ORA - Funky Cat • Opel - Astra, Combo-e, Corsa, Mokka-e, Vivaro-e, Zafira-e • Peugeot - e-2008, e-208, e-308, e-Expert Combi, e-Rifter, e-Traveller • Polestar - Polestar 2, Polestar 3, Polestar 4 • Porsche - Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan • Renault - Kangoo, Megane • Rivian - R1S, R1T • Škoda - Enyaq • Smart - #1, EQ • Subaru - Crosstrek, Solterra • Toyota - Prius, RAV4, bZ4X • VinFast - VF 8, VF 9 • Volkswagen - Buzz, Cross, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, Vizzion, e-Golf, e-Up! • Volvo - C40, EX30, EX90, S60, S90, V60, XC-40, XC60, XC90 • XPENG - G9, P7 • Zeekr - 001, X Don't see yours? We're always adding more, and our app works just as well without one. Let us know what you drive: https://evcompanion.com/vehicle-suggestion Our charger locations database is extensive worldwide, including specialized results from Tesla Superchargers, Tesla Destinations, Chargepoint, Blink, bp Pulse, Shell Recharge, 7Charge, e-On, Rivian Adventure Network, Circle K, SemaConnect, EVgo, Greenlots, OpConnect, EV Connect, GE Wattstation, FLO, Volta, Electrify America, Webasto, EvGateway, PowerFlex, ZEF Network, AmpUp, ChargeLab, eChargeNetwork, Sun Country Highway, and many more. Ditch the old EV app you’ve been holding onto and step into the new era of EV Companion, created for the rising age of electric vehicles.

Screenshots

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map4 screens
EV Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map at 4.7 against EV Companion's 4.2. ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 13%) and ratings volume (12K vs 639). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EV Companion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map has 12K ratings behind it against 639, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map's written reviews are positive against 13% of EV Companion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map ships an update every 10 days, EV Companion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map versus EV Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargeHub EV Charge Point MapEV Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.2 (639 ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better12.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better639
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#86 — better#154
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB64 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMogile TechnologiesAppBytes, LLC

Customer experience

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

All ratings12,197 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative45.2%

EV Companion

All ratings638 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive12.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative79.7%

User reviews

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive charger mapping
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚗 Helpful for new EV owners
  • 🗺️ Accurate charger information
  • 💰 Ability to pay through the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or missing charger data
  • 💳 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🔌 Issues with connecting to chargers
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and response times

EV Companion

From 639 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent route planning
  • 🚗 Helpful for EV drivers
  • 💡 Useful features like charging station details

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Forced subscription model
  • 📍 Inaccurate charger locations
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🚫 Missing key charging networks

Bugs and requests

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable notifications
  • Mapping and location errors
  • Inconsistent charger data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved trip planning and routing
  • Better charger status and availability
  • Integration with more payment methods
  • Ability to save and edit trip plans

EV Companion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when planning trips
  • Charger information is outdated
  • Unable to connect to charging stations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline map support
  • Ability to filter by available chargers
  • Integration with payment systems
  • Support for more EV models

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$5.291 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
3 purchases

EV Companion

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Biannual Premium7 Days trial$34.996 Months
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$59.001 Year

Questions

Is ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map free?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Companion free?
EV Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or EV Companion?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map is rated higher. ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while EV Companion averages 4.2 from 639 ratings.
Do ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or EV Companion have ads?
Neither ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map nor EV Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or EV Companion?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map ships an update every 10 days, and EV Companion fortnightly. Most recently, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map was updated on November 1, 2026 and EV Companion on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or EV Companion?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and EV Companion at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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