WattaCar vs ChargeFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WattaCar
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WattaCar: Your EV Charging Assistant Estimate your electric vehicle's charging time and cost at a glance. Welcome to WattaCar, the ultimate app for estimating the charging time and cost of your electric vehicle, wherever you are: at home, at work, or on the go. Simply indicate your desired charge level, and WattaCar takes care of the rest: Precise estimation of charging time and cost. Smart notifications when your battery is ready. Optimization of your battery's lifespan by keeping the charge between 20% and 80%. With WattaCar, you know exactly how much time is left and how much it will cost, even before plugging in your vehicle. Avoid unexpected fees with smart alerts and preserve your battery. Main Features: Vehicle Selection: Choose your model from a comprehensive list including Tesla, BYD, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Renault Zoé, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia e-Niro, Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-PACE, Porsche Taycan, Mercedes-Benz EQ, Rivian, Lucid Motors, and many more. Charge Levels: Indicate your current and desired charge levels to get a precise estimate of time and cost. Notifications: Get notified when your battery reaches the desired level. Remaining Time: View the remaining time to reach your desired charge. Expense Tracking: Check your charging history, manually add entries, or export your data in CSV format for detailed tracking. Add Vehicles: Is your model not in the list? Request its addition directly from the app. Compatibility: WattaCar works with all electric vehicles and all charging stations (home chargers, Tesla Superchargers, Ionity, Shell Recharge, EVBox, ChargePoint, Electrify America, Blink Charging, Webasto, ABB, Alpitronic, EVgo, Fastned, Enel X, GreenWay, and many more). Free Trial and Pro Subscription: Enjoy all the features of WattaCar during your trial period to plan your charging with peace of mind. At the end of your trial, your Pro subscription will automatically start for an optimal experience. Privacy and Accuracy: Your privacy is our priority: no personal data is collected. Estimates may vary depending on external factors (battery age, temperature, charger type). Our database is regularly updated. Database Information and Disclaimer: The vehicle database used in WattaCar was manually created by collecting data from manufacturer brochures and various available sources. Although we strive to make this database as accurate and reliable as possible, errors may still exist. The application developer cannot be held responsible for these errors and has no affiliation with manufacturers or specialized websites. Users can anonymously report data errors from the app. Please note that no compensation is provided for corrections or vehicle suggestions submitted by users. For more information, visit our website at https://wattacar.app Take the time to read the Privacy Policy and legal documents of the application on the website: https://wattacar.app/legal.html Terms of use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ChargeFlow
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**How long? How much?** ChargeFlow is the fastest EV charging calculator. Estimate the time and cost of a charging session in two taps, with accurate results based on your vehicle's actual charging curve. **What you can do** • Pick your car from the built-in catalog (Tesla, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Renault, Peugeot, Fiat and more), or create a custom profile with your own curve. • Set start and target SoC with a slider. • Choose charger power, € / kWh rate, any session fees. • See time, cost, energy added, average and peak power. **Advanced features** • Power vs. SoC chart and cumulative energy curve • Live comparison between two different chargers • Save scenarios, mark favorites, share with one tap • Home screen widget (3 sizes) to always see your last estimate • Apple Watch companion app synced with the iPhone • Live Activity on iPhone Dynamic Island during an active charge **Privacy-first** ChargeFlow works fully offline. Your vehicles, scenarios and preferences stay on your device. No account, no registration, no personal data sent anywhere. **Transparent monetization** Non-intrusive banner ads on a few screens (no interstitials). Buy "Remove Ads" once for €2.99 and they're gone. Download it and find out what you're about to spend — before you plug in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WattaCar at none against ChargeFlow's shown. ChargeFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, 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. WattaCar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ChargeFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WattaCar ships an update every 3 months, ChargeFlow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WattaCar | ChargeFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Laurent Peignault | Nurale Srls |
In-app purchases
WattaCar
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual Pro$11.991 Year
ChargeFlow
- Remove Ads$3.99
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