Universal EV vs CurrentDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Real-time availability and pricing
- Streamlined payment process
- Track charging session activity
- Reserve charging spots
- Future smart charging 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.
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.
- Find EV charging stations
- Plan routes with charging stops
- Discover charging points nearby
- Integrate charging into trips
- Efficient EV travel planning
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Universal EV ships an update monthly, CurrentDrive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal EV | CurrentDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal EV LLC | TIM NIKLAS GRUEL |
Customer experience
Universal EV
CurrentDrive
In-app purchases
Universal EV
No in-app purchases
CurrentDrive
No in-app purchases









