it’s electric vs Octopus Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
it’s electric
Discover and use public EV charging stations conveniently located where drivers without private parking can access them. Find available chargers, start your charging session with a charger ID, and request an RFID card for quick access.
- Find EV chargers
- Favorite chargers
- Confirm availability
- Start charging sessions
- Request RFID card
- 24/7 customer support
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it’s electric is changing the face for public EV charging, by placing chargers where drivers without garages or driveways already park; on the street. With the it’s electric app, you can find and favorite it’s electric EV chargers, confirm availability and start charging. To charge, simply enter in the Charger ID found on an it’s electric EV charger into the app and click START CHARGING. If you’re having issues with your account or with an it's electric EV charger, drop us a line 24/7/365 at 833-433-7033 or support@itselectric.us Looking for the fastest way to charge? Request an it’s electric RFID card from the app so you can simply tap the card on any charger, and go!
Octopus Charge
Find and manage public EV charging stations with ease. This app offers a map with live availability, filtering options, and in-app charging initiation. Track your carbon savings and pay conveniently with multiple payment methods.
- Live EV charger availability map
- Filter chargers by speed, socket, and network
- Green energy insights
- In-app charge initiation
- Multiple payment options (Apple Pay, Debit Card)
- Carbon savings tracking
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Ready for better EV charging? This is Octopus Charge. It will change how you charge on the go. —. One app. One map. One place for your charging needs. With the all-powerful Octopus Charge, switch seamlessly between charger views, filter by speed/level, socket, or network, and get live availability of charging points with green energy insights. Track your carbon savings, start charges in-app, and pay your way with flexible options like Apple Pay. A smarter way to charge your EV, offered in an early release so you can help shape what comes next. This is an early release of Octopus Charge. All the main features are ready to use, and you will see the experience improve as we continue to refine speed, stability and design. Some elements are still evolving, and your feedback helps guide what we build next. What to expect: * Full access to the main features * Regular improvements to speed, stability and design * An opportunity to give feedback and vote on new features * A front row seat as the app grows every week —— App features include: * Octopus Charge map toggle = Switches map visibility between all chargers and those compatible with Octopus Charge. This means you have all the information when selecting a charger. * Map filters = Search and find charging stations via charging speeds, socket types and preferred networks. * Detailed Charger Information = Shows live charger availability, a renewable energy icon to help you charge with 100% green energy, and important location details (such as charging costs and other parking restrictions). * In-app charging = Charge your vehicle via the app! Simply plug in and tap 'start charge' on your phone. * Pay, your way = Debit card, Apple Pay, & more. It’s all your choice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Octopus Charge at weekly against it’s electric's monthly. Octopus Charge also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%). it’s electric's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 4.1 for it’s electric against 4.3 for Octopus Charge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of it’s electric's written reviews are positive against 70% of Octopus Charge's.
it’s electric ships an update monthly, Octopus Charge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | it’s electric | Octopus Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWTCH Energy Inc | Octopus Energy |
Customer experience
it’s electric
Octopus Charge
In-app purchases
it’s electric
No in-app purchases
Octopus Charge
No in-app purchases
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