Comparison

Element Charging vs XLR8 America

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

Head to head
About

Element Charging

This application consolidates all your electric vehicle charging requirements into a single platform. Access home, workplace, depot, and public charging stations seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Unified EV charging access
  • Home charger management
  • Workplace charger management
  • Depot charger management
  • Public charger access
Features
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One EV charging app for all of your charging needs. Home, Workplace, Depot, and Public chargers are accessible in one application.

About

XLR8 America

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations easily. Locate available chargers in real-time, start and manage charging sessions from your phone, and make secure payments. Track your charging history and energy usage with a simple, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time charger location and availability
  • Start and stop charging sessions remotely
  • Secure contactless payments
  • Charging history and energy usage tracking
  • Notifications for charging completion
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Charge where you park. The XLR8 America EV charging app gives drivers seamless access to a growing network of reliable, high-speed chargers. Whether you're at home, at work, or on the road, the XLR8 app makes it easy to find available chargers, start a session, and get back on your way. Built for convenience and designed for everyday use. XLR8 removes the friction from EV charging with no unnecessary steps, just a better charging experience. Find Charging, Fast Locate nearby EV chargers in real time, view availability, and get directions instantly. Spend less time searching and more time charging. Start & Manage with Ease Start or stop your charging session directly from your phone. Track progress in real time and receive notifications when your vehicle is ready. Simple, Secure Payments Save your payment method for fast, secure, and contactless transactions. Charging History & Insights Access past charging sessions, track energy usage, and manage receipts, all in one place. Designed for Drivers A clean, intuitive interface makes it easy to charge whether it’s your first time or part of your daily routine. Why Charge with XLR8 America? Charge Where is Matters XLR8 focuses on delivering EV charging in the places you need it most, multifamily communities, workplaces, event venues, shopping centers, and everyday destinations. A Growing Network Our charging network is expanding rapidly, bringing more reliable and convenient charging options closer to you. Allowing you to charge where you park, not park where you charge. Flexible Access No long-term commitments. Just dependable EV charging when and where you need it. Download the XLR8 EV charging app today and experience a smarter, simpler way to charge your EV.

Screenshots

Element Charging4 screens
XLR8 America4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XLR8 America at 5.0 against Element Charging's 2.3. Element Charging's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

XLR8 America holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Element Charging versus XLR8 America: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElement ChargingXLR8 America
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElement CorporationDefencall, Inc

Customer experience

Element Charging

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

XLR8 America

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Element Charging

No in-app purchases

None

XLR8 America

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Element Charging free?
Element Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XLR8 America free?
XLR8 America is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Element Charging or XLR8 America?
XLR8 America is rated higher. Element Charging averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XLR8 America averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Element Charging or XLR8 America have ads?
Neither Element Charging nor XLR8 America shows ads.

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