Francis Energy vs Hyperfuel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Francis Energy
Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions with real-time availability updates. View charger details, save favorites, and monitor your charging progress and history. Supports a wide range of EV models and charging connector types.
- Real-time charger availability
- Charger details and favorites
- Remote charging session control
- Live charging information
- Charging history and statements
- Supports CCS and CHAdeMo
- Finds Level 2 chargers
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When you sign up for a free Francis Energy account, you can use the app to: • Check the availability of chargers in real-time • See charger details and save your favorite charging locations • Start and stop your charging session from your phone • View live charging information while you take a break from the road • See your charging history and view statements Francis Energy’s DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMo compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors) You can charge almost all electric vehicles on the road with us from manufacturers including: Audi BMW Chevrolet Ford Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz Nissan Polestar Porsche Rivian Tesla Toyota Volkswagen
Hyperfuel
Discover personalized fuel prices and promotions at a network of gas stations and fast chargers. Find stations, check charger availability, and enjoy seamless one-tap payments. Monitor your charging history, earn rewards, and receive smart notifications for a smarter way to save.
- Personalized pricing and promotions
- Find gas stations and fast chargers
- Real-time charger availability
- Flexible and one-tap payments
- Charge history and analytics
- Earn and redeem rewards
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Hyperfuel is creating a smarter way to save money and get rewarded buying fuel. Through its network of gas stations and fast chargers it creates a seamless personalized experience saving people time and money. Personalized Pricing Everyone is treated unique with personalizing prices and promotions. Find a Station Near You Search and locate gas stations and fast chargers. Real-time Availability Check the real-time status of chargers – available, in use, or out of service. Flexible Payment Options Save your payment methods securely and enjoy one-tap payments. Also supports Apple Pay for a seamless charging experience. Charge History and Analytics Monitor your charging habits, expenses, and track your carbon footprint savings. User Reviews and Ratings Get insights from other users about charging stations, to ensure the best experience. Smart Notifications Receive real-time updates on your charging status, available spots nearby, and any special offers. Earn Rewards Charge more, earn more! Collect points every time you charge and redeem them for exciting rewards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hyperfuel at monthly against Francis Energy's every 15 months. 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.
Francis Energy ships an update every 15 months, Hyperfuel monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Francis Energy | Hyperfuel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (28 ratings) | — — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Energy, LLC | HYPERFUEL, INC |
Customer experience
Francis Energy
Hyperfuel
Bugs and requests
Francis Energy
Reported bugs
25 issues- App crashes immediately after starting charge
- App crashes on iOS 17.3.1
- App gets stuck in a billing history loop
- App doesn't remember password
- App doesn't integrate with Google or Apple for login
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- App doesn't allow password visibility
- App doesn't seem to have a working timer
- App won't allow cutoff at 80%
- App requires license plate number
- App requires excessive personal information
- App crashes after starting charger
- App doesn't load chargers quickly
- App doesn't accurately display chargers
- App says chargers work when they don't
- App doesn't load charging data
- Charging ends when leaving the app
- Permission failure at charging station
- Chargers have hardware issues
- Credit card reader failures
- Station timed out during initial connection
- Cannot enter car model or change password in app
- Error message: car belongs to someone else
- Password incorrect, no reset email received
- Customer service doesn't know why chargers work/don't work
- App doesn't show chargers in the area
Requested features
13 requests- Fix non-working chargers
- Improve app reliability and fix bugs
- Make app more user-friendly
- Offer dark mode
- Integrate with car's in-dash system (new Chevy EVs)
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- Allow password autofill/remember me functionality
- Allow password visibility toggle
- Implement charging timer and 80% cutoff
- Don't force app signup for basic charging
- Reduce required personal information for signup
- Put stations on a major charging network
- Transfer user accounts/funds from old apps
- Improve customer service responsiveness and knowledge
Hyperfuel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Francis Energy
No in-app purchases
Hyperfuel
No in-app purchases
