Comparison

EV Scout vs ChargeBuddy

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

Head to head
About

EV Scout

Features
Read full description

EV Scout makes it easy to discover, compare, and analyse electric vehicles (EVs) so you can find the perfect electric car for your needs. It's your ultimate electric car finder. Key Features: - Easily browse a wide selection of electric cars to find your ideal EV. - Discover EVs by real range, battery capacity, charging cost, acceleration, consumption, and more. - Easily compare electric car models side-by-side in landscape orientation. - Set your own electricity price and observed distance to get charging cost estimates tailored to your situation. Use our built-in EV range calculator for accurate planning. - Estimate total ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car cost for the observed distance and compare it with EV charging. - Filter cars by brand and sort by key properties such as range, consumption, or charging cost. - View detailed information and external resources for each electric car. - Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface with support for both light and dark themes. Download EV Scout today and take the guesswork out of finding your next electric car! Experience ad-free EV discovery and make informed decisions on range, charging, and cost.

About

ChargeBuddy

This app helps electric vehicle owners meticulously log and analyze their charging sessions. Track energy added, costs, locations, and charging networks to understand your EV charging habits and expenses over time.

Highlights
  • Log charging sessions with details
  • Build and search charging history
  • Analyze charging costs and habits
  • Visualize charging trends with charts
  • Organize charging locations
  • Track multiple charging networks
Features
Read full description

ChargeBuddy is your personal EV charging log, built to help you understand exactly where, when, and how much you charge. Whether you're plugging in at home, charging at work, or stopping at a DC fast charger on a road trip, ChargeBuddy gives you one place to keep a complete history of your EV charging. LOG EVERY CHARGE Quickly record your charging sessions with the details that matter, including energy added, cost, charging location, network, charging type, vehicle, and more. BUILD YOUR CHARGING HISTORY Every session becomes part of your searchable charging history. Filter your records by date, location, or charging type to quickly find the session you're looking for. UNDERSTAND YOUR CHARGING COSTS See how much you've spent charging your EV, your average cost per kWh, and how your home charging compares with public charging. Your dashboard gives you an at-a-glance view of: • Total charging sessions • Total energy charged • Lifetime charging cost • Average cost per kWh • Recent charging activity • Home vs. public charging • Charging network usage DISCOVER YOUR CHARGING HABITS ChargeBuddy turns your charging history into useful statistics and insights. Explore your average session cost, average energy per charge, estimated battery cycles, home charging savings, DC fast charging premiums, and more. See highlights from your history, including your most expensive charge, cheapest charge, largest charging session, and best value. FOLLOW YOUR TRENDS Visual charts make it easy to see how your charging changes over time. Explore monthly energy use, charging costs, average cost per kWh, home vs. public charging, charging network costs, and other trends based on your saved sessions. ORGANIZE YOUR CHARGING LOCATIONS Save the places you charge most often and organize them as Home, Work, or Public locations. Keep track of charging type, network, and typical energy pricing for each location. TRACK MULTIPLE CHARGING NETWORKS See how much energy and money you've spent across the charging networks you use, making it easy to compare your charging habits and costs. BUILT FOR EV OWNERS WHO LIKE THE DETAILS ChargeBuddy is designed for EV owners who want more than a receipt that disappears after a charging session. Build your own long-term charging history and see the real numbers behind owning and charging your EV. Your EV keeps track of the miles. ChargeBuddy keeps track of the charging.

Screenshots

EV Scout4 screens
ChargeBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Scout at none against ChargeBuddy's 1. EV Scout also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). ChargeBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChargeBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EV Scout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Scout ships an update every 3 weeks, ChargeBuddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
EV Scout versus ChargeBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV ScoutChargeBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTilen BobekRichard Walker

In-app purchases

None

EV Scout

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChargeBuddy

One-time1
  • ChargeBuddy Pro$1.99

Questions

Is EV Scout free?
EV Scout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargeBuddy free?
ChargeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EV Scout or ChargeBuddy have ads?
Neither EV Scout nor ChargeBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Scout or ChargeBuddy?
EV Scout ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChargeBuddy every 6 days. Most recently, EV Scout was updated on October 25, 2026 and ChargeBuddy on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons