Know Platform vs EVSTART
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Know Platform
This business application allows users to access device-specific features and receive push notifications from their organization's environment. It connects users to the Know Platform for enhanced communication and functionality.
- Device-specific functionality access
- Push notifications from organization
- Connects to Know Platform environment
- Enhanced communication tools
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The Know Platform app enables users to use device-specific functionality as well as push notifications from your organization's environment on the Know Platform.
EVSTART
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EVSTART Charge at home, at work, or on the go with EVSTART. Access a growing network of EV chargers across Canada, with a focus on condos, apartments, and shared residential buildings. EVSTART makes it simple to find, start, and manage your charging sessions directly from your phone. Whether you have your own private charger or use shared and public stations, everything is designed for a smooth and reliable experience. Designed for modern residential living, EVSTART supports both private chargers assigned to individual units and shared or public chargers within buildings and across the wider network. Key Features Find Chargers Nearby Locate EV chargers across residential buildings, workplaces, and public locations. Get directions and access the network wherever you go. Live Availability See real-time charger status before you arrive. Know if a charger is available, in use, or offline. Control Your Private Charger If you have a dedicated charger at home, you can manage it directly in the app. Start and stop charging, set charging schedules, track your energy usage and costs, and stay in full control of your personal setup. Share Access Give access to your private charger to family and friends, making it easy to manage who can charge and when. Access Shared & Public Chargers Easily use shared chargers in your building or access public chargers across the EVSTART network. Start Charging Instantly Start and stop charging directly from the app, scan QR codes, or use your RFID card for quick access. Simple, Secure Payments Pay for charging sessions directly in the app. Access receipts and track your spending with ease. Charging History View past sessions, energy usage, and costs all in one place. Reliable Everyday Charging Built for consistency and ease of use, ensuring a smooth charging experience for residents, tenants, and guests. EVSTART is proudly Canadian and part of a complete, future-proof EV charging solution, helping buildings, communities, and drivers transition to electric mobility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EVSTART at every 2 weeks against Know Platform's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Know Platform ships an update every 4 months, EVSTART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Know Platform | EVSTART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brandon Padula | EVSTART |
In-app purchases
Know Platform
No in-app purchases
EVSTART
No in-app purchases









