Comparison

bp pulse vs Espen EV Charging

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

Head to head
About

bp pulse

Locate and access a network of EV charging stations. Find chargers near you, get directions, filter by connector type and speed, start and monitor charging sessions, and pay securely. View your charging history and download receipts.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers on a map
  • Get directions to chargers
  • Filter chargers by connector and speed
  • Start and monitor charging sessions
  • Secure in-app payments
  • View charging history and receipts
Features
Read full description

Download the bp pulse app, and you can get access to rapid direct current (DC) fast chargers that can deliver up to 150kW of power.*​ ​Charging your electric vehicle has never been simpler with bp pulse. The app provides a range of features to enhance your charging experience:​ ​• Find a charger: View the map to find an EV charger near you, see real-time availability, and link to maps for step-by-step navigation ​ ​• Customize your EV charging: Filter charging stations by connector type and charger speed ​ ​• Start your charge: Begin your charge by entering the station ID in the app and monitor the charge session in real time​ ​• Pay securely: Pay from your phone with your preferred payment type (VISA, Mastercard, Amex)​ ​• See your charge history: Access your charge session details and favorite stations details anytime​ ​bp pulse is designed for every driver and compatible with all fast-charge capable EV models, including but not limited to Ford F-Series, BMW i4, BMW i3, BMW i7, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Nissan Leaf, Audi E-tron, Tesla Model S (requires adapter), Tesla Model X (requires adapter), Tesla Model 3 (requires adapter), Tesla Model Y (requires adapter) ​ ​Download the bp pulse app today to locate and access bp pulse's expanding network of ultrafast EV charging stations.​ ​*Depends on what you charge and how you charge​

About

Espen EV Charging

This app provides information and solutions for electric vehicle charging. It focuses on sustainable and high-efficiency charging technology, aiming to improve EV infrastructure for a better future.

Highlights
  • Sustainable EV charger solutions
  • High-efficiency charging technology
  • Emphasis on quality and reliability
  • Environmentally progressive design
  • Commitment to a better future
Features
Read full description

Espen EV is dedicated to delivering sustainable and environmentally progressive electrical vehicle charger solutions. As a manufacturer and designer of high-efficiency electrical chargers, Espen continually strives to improve the EV charger technology. Our products reflect an emphasis on sustainability, quality, and reliability. Our product development is driven by a simple commitment: to improve people’s lives and build a better future for generations to come.

Screenshots

bp pulse4 screens
Espen EV Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bp pulse at 65% against Espen EV Charging's 0%. bp pulse also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (537 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

bp pulse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bp pulse has 537 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of bp pulse's written reviews are positive against 0% of Espen EV Charging's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
bp pulse versus Espen EV Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbp pulseEspen EV Charging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (537 ratings) — better1.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings537 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBP North AmericaEspen Technology Inc.

Customer experience

bp pulse

All ratings537 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative31.1%

Espen EV Charging

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

bp pulse

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App login and registration issues
  • Charger connection problems
  • Inconsistent charging speeds

Requested features

4 requests
  • More charging locations
  • Subscription plan options
  • Improved app UI and UX
  • Better maintenance and upkeep of chargers

Espen EV Charging

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

bp pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Espen EV Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bp pulse free?
bp pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Espen EV Charging free?
Espen EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bp pulse or Espen EV Charging?
bp pulse is rated higher. bp pulse averages 4.4 out of 5 from 537 ratings, while Espen EV Charging averages 1.0 from 9 ratings.
Do bp pulse or Espen EV Charging have ads?
Neither bp pulse nor Espen EV Charging shows ads.

Other comparisons