Presto vs Element LMR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Presto
Find, pay for, and manage your electric vehicle charging all in one place. Discover reliable charging stations, optimize your charging with smart recommendations, and save money with flexible plans or pay-as-you-go options. Compatible with a wide range of EV brands.
- Find charging stations on real-time map
- Pay for charging across networks
- Smart charging station recommendations
- EV charging plans for savings
- Monitor charging sessions
- Track usage and receive notifications
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Charge your electric vehicle (EV) with Presto — the EV charging app to find, pay for, and manage your EV charging. Whether you drive a Tesla, Rivian, Kia or other electric car, Presto's got you covered with fast, reliable charging. ▶ ONE-STOP EV CHARGING ◀ • Find and pay for fast charging across multiple charging networks with Presto’s single app and real time map ▶ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELIABLE CHARGING ◀ • Presto's smart algorithms recommend reliable charging stations, aligning with your route and needs ▶ SAVE ON CHARGING ◀ • Opt for a charging plan for savings, or use a flexible payment option to pay as you go across networks with a single charging app ▶ CUSTOMIZED FOR EV CORPORATE FLEETS ◀ • Leverage tailored discounts and dedicated support, streamlining charging operations for EV fleets and beyond ▶ CONNECTIVITY AND CUSTOMIZATION ◀ • Activate and monitor charging sessions on your device, with notifications to keep you informed every step of the way ▶ TAILORED CHARGING EXPERIENCE ◀ • Receive individualized charging suggestions and effortlessly track your usage, compatible with a range of EVs, including Ford, Hyundai, Chevy and other leading brands ▶ A COMMUNITY OF EV ENTHUSIASTS ◀ • Join a thriving community of EV drivers enjoying an effortless and enjoyable charging experience ▶ EV CHARGING PLANS FOR EVERY DRIVER ◀ Choose your plan, save on charging, and embark on your EV journey with confidence, knowing Presto has you covered. Charge smarter and join the ranks of satisfied EV drivers — from Tesla aficionados to Kia enthusiasts — by downloading Presto. For assistance or to learn more, visit https://www.prestocharging.com/.
Element LMR
Manage your fleet and rides with an intuitive interface. Get optimized routing, set shift notifications, and report incidents seamlessly. Ensure your vehicles are ready for demand spikes.
- Fleet and ride management
- Optimized routing directions
- Shift notification settings
- In-app incident reporting
- Vehicle fueling/charging status
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With Element LMR, all you have to do is manage your fleet! Seamlessly manage your rides & tasks with the new Element LMR app – putting everything you need in one easy interface. Use your favorite maps (Google / Waze / Apple ), get automated and optimized routing directions, set and manage shift notifications, and lots more! magic makes it easy to: - Get directions to your vehicle at the start of your shift - Be where you need to be to when you need to be there - Report incidents directly in-app with just a click - Clock-out for a break whenever you want - Make sure you’re fueled/charged for demand spikes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Element LMR at free against Presto's free with in-app purchases. Presto's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 2) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Presto against 5.0 for Element LMR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Presto has 6.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Presto ships an update every 2 weeks, Element LMR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Presto | Element LMR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (6.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chargepass Inc | Autofleet |
Customer experience
Presto
Element LMR
Bugs and requests
Presto
Reported bugs
2 issues- Payment issues at charging stations
- App crashes when switching between charging stations
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with rental car reservations
- Offer more subscription plan options
- Provide real-time charger availability updates
Element LMR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Presto
No in-app purchases
Element LMR
No in-app purchases
