Francis Energy vs EVBOLT+
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
EVBOLT+
Easily locate and manage EV charging stations with real-time availability and transparent pricing. Monitor your charging sessions, receive notifications, and access your transaction history. Supports multiple charging standards and partner networks.
- Find nearby EV charging stations
- Check real-time charger availability
- Monitor ongoing charging sessions
- Receive charging completion notifications
- Save favorite charging stations
- Access charging transaction history
- Report charging station misuse
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The new EVBOLT App has been developed with your convenience in mind. It is the premier destination for an advanced, comprehensive, and feature-packed cloud-based software designed for managing EVBOLT charging stations, enhancing the overall driver experience. EVBOLT+ utilizes advanced location-based services, allowing drivers to easily find, access, and securely handle transactions on EVBOLT Chargers, as well as our network of eRoaming Partner Stations such as Tesla, BlueOval, and ChargePoint. Join now and use the app to tailor your charging experience to your preferences. • Find nearby public EV charging stations with ease using zip code, city, or address search • Instantly check charger availability in real-time • Transparent fee information with no hidden costs • Monitor ongoing charging sessions in real-time • Get push notifications promptly when charging sessions complete • Save frequently used EV charging stations as favorites for quick access • Receive detailed email receipts for all charging transactions • Access a complete history of previous charging sessions • Report misuse or abuse of charging stations by other drivers The EVBOLT Network features robust DC fast charging stations compatible with EVs using CCS1 and NACS standards, along with AC Level 2 chargers supporting EVs with J1772 and NACS standards. We set the standard for seamless, efficient, and user-friendly electric vehicle charging experiences, empowering drivers to embrace sustainable transportation with confidence and convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EVBOLT+ at 4.1 against Francis Energy's 1.6. EVBOLT+ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EVBOLT+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Francis Energy's written reviews are positive against 50% of EVBOLT+'s.
Francis Energy ships an update every 15 months, EVBOLT+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Francis Energy | EVBOLT+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (24 ratings) | 4.1 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Energy, LLC | EVBOLT Inc |
Customer experience
Francis Energy
EVBOLT+
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
EVBOLT+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Francis Energy
No in-app purchases
EVBOLT+
No in-app purchases
