Comparison

Universal EV vs CurrentDrive

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

Head to head
About

Universal EV

Locate electric vehicle charging stations, view real-time availability and pricing, and reserve spots in advance. Manage payments and track charging sessions for a seamless charging experience.

Highlights
  • Find nearby charging stations
  • Real-time availability and pricing
  • Streamlined payment process
  • Track charging session activity
  • Reserve charging spots
  • Future smart charging features
Features
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Charge Smarter with Universal EV Universal EV makes electric vehicle charging simple, convenient, and connected. Find nearby charging stations, check availability, view charging details, start charging sessions, manage payments, and track your charging activity—all from one app. FIND CHARGING STATIONS Easily discover nearby Universal EV charging stations using the in-app map. Find charging locations when you need them and plan your charging stops with greater confidence. CHECK AVAILABILITY & DETAILS View available charging station information before you arrive. Check station availability, connector compatibility, charger type, pricing, and other available details to choose the right charging location for your vehicle. START & MANAGE CHARGING Start your charging session through the app at supported Universal EV stations. Monitor your session and stay informed while your vehicle is charging. CONVENIENT PAYMENTS Manage your payment information and pay for supported charging sessions directly through the app. Keep your charging experience simple and organized. TRACK YOUR CHARGING ACTIVITY Keep track of your EV charging sessions and review useful information such as charging duration, energy consumed, and amount spent. Your charging history helps you stay informed about your charging activity. RESERVE A CHARGER At supported locations, reserve a charging spot in advance and plan your charging stop with greater peace of mind. A GROWING EV CHARGING NETWORK Universal EV is building a growing charging network across the United States, with Level 2 and DC Fast Charging solutions designed for everyday drivers, commuters, travelers, and EV owners. CHARGE WITH CONFIDENCE Whether you need a quick DC fast charge or a longer Level 2 session, Universal EV brings essential charging tools together in one convenient app. Download Universal EV and make your EV charging experience easier—from finding a charger to completing your charging session.

About

CurrentDrive

Locate electric vehicle charging stations and plan your routes with integrated charging stops. This app helps you discover convenient charging options along your journey, ensuring efficient EV travel.

Highlights
  • Find EV charging stations
  • Plan routes with charging stops
  • Discover charging points nearby
  • Integrate charging into trips
  • Efficient EV travel planning
Features
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Find electric vehicle charging stations, automatically plan your route, and discover suitable charging stops along your journey. The app helps you quickly locate charging points near you or along your route and integrates them directly into your trip. This allows you to plan your EV travels efficiently and always find convenient charging options when you need them.

Screenshots

Universal EV4 screens
CurrentDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CurrentDrive at 100% against Universal EV's 8%. CurrentDrive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6). Universal EV's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

CurrentDrive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal EV has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Universal EV's written reviews are positive against 100% of CurrentDrive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal EV ships an update monthly, CurrentDrive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal EV versus CurrentDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal EVCurrentDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal EV LLCTIM NIKLAS GRUEL

Customer experience

Universal EV

All ratings20 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative85.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

CurrentDrive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Universal EV

No in-app purchases

None

CurrentDrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal EV free?
Universal EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CurrentDrive free?
CurrentDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal EV or CurrentDrive?
CurrentDrive is rated higher. Universal EV averages 1.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while CurrentDrive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal EV or CurrentDrive have ads?
Neither Universal EV nor CurrentDrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal EV or CurrentDrive?
Universal EV ships an update monthly, and CurrentDrive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal EV was updated on October 11, 2026 and CurrentDrive on September 25, 2026.

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