EV Electrode vs Ad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EV Electrode
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EV Electrode is dedicated to delivering sustainable and environmentally progressive electrical vehicle charger solutions. As a manufacturer and designer of high efficiency electrical chargers, EV Electrode 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 peopleβs lives and build a better future for generations to come.
Ad
Finds contract-free electric vehicle charging stations with live availability and transparent pricing. Offers smart route planning, fee warnings, and a charging diary to track costs and COβ savings.
- Live charger availability status
- Ad-hoc charging station finder
- Transparent pricing and fee warnings
- Smart route planner with voice control
- Charging diary and COβ tracking
- Community leaderboard for contributions
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LadeSofort β the ad-hoc charging app: chargers, real prices and route planner Charge without a contract, without charging card chaos and without tariff confusion. LadeSofort shows you more than 45,000 charging stations in Germany and neighbouring countries β with ad-hoc prices, live status and everything you need for spontaneous charging. From the AC charger around the corner to the fast charger on the motorway. MAP & PRICES β’ Every charger on one map, including small AC posts and supermarket chargers β’ Ad-hoc prices at a glance, including start, per-minute and blocking fees β’ Live status: see instantly whether a charger is free β’ Filter by connector, power, price, payment method and operator β save them as profiles β’ Nearby stations: compare prices around you, sorted by cheapest or closest β’ Standard, satellite, hybrid and terrain map views ROUTE PLANNER β’ Our own route planner with alternatives: fastest, shortest or most efficient route β’ Avoid motorways, tolls and ferries β’ Charging stops that match your vehicle and its range β swap any stop β’ Save routes and hand them over to Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze β’ Copilot and Scout: if a charging stop is occupied, the app suggests alternatives. Scout guides you right to the charger. KEEP YOUR COSTS UNDER CONTROL β’ Charging cards: enter your own prices for each provider β’ Price alerts and warnings about blocking fees β’ Charging log with statistics and COβ savings COMMUNITY β’ Report new stations, photos, prices and reviews β’ Collect points and climb the leaderboard YOUR ACCOUNT β’ Favourites, vehicles and routes sync with ladesofort.de β’ Light and dark mode, adjustable text size LadeSofort is free and supported by its community. Download now and save on charging!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Ad at 3 against EV Electrode's β. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | EV Electrode | Ad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Monthly |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saascharge Inc | Jan Graupner |
In-app purchases
EV Electrode
No in-app purchases
Ad
No in-app purchases







