Comparison

Retek vs EV Charging Stations

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

Head to head
About

Retek

Features
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Retek brings together electric vehicle charging stations across TΓΌrkiye on a single map. Finding the nearest available station, checking occupancy, and reviewing details before you hit the road is now much faster. What can you do? β€’ View nearby charging stations on a live map β€” operational, planned, and faulty stations are clearly marked. β€’ Find the right station in seconds with filters like AC, DC, fast charging (β‰₯50 kW), 24/7 availability, and available spots. β€’ Review socket details: type (CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2…), AC/DC, power output, quantity, and individual socket status. β€’ Check capacity, operating hours, and parking type instantly via the peek sheet. β€’ Save favorite stations and access them anytime without searching again. β€’ Add your vehicle (plate, brand, model, battery, supported sockets) β€” filter stations based on your default vehicle. β€’ Write reviews, share photos, and explore experiences from other drivers. β€’ Customize notifications: push, email, station status alerts, and favorite station updates. Why Retek? β€’ Fresh data: Hourly charging data from OpenChargeMap β€’ Fast dark-themed interface: easy on the eyes, especially during night driving β€’ Side-by-side map + list view: quickly access information however you prefer β€’ KVKK compliant: location is only used while the app is open, never tracked in the background; you can delete your data anytime. You can use the map as a guest; creating a free account allows you to save favorites, write reviews, and add vehicles. Hit the road. Charge up. Keep moving.

About

EV Charging Stations

Features
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Battery dropping and no working charger in sight? That sinking feeling ends now. EV Charge Finder shows you live, operational fast chargers near you in seconds, so your next search for a fast charger near me starts and ends on one map. Explore 150,000+ EV charging stations worldwide, powered by Open Charge Map data, on a sleek dark themed map built for drivers. FIND THE RIGHT CHARGER FAST Speed colored pins separate DC Fast from Level 2 at a glance, so you instantly spot the quickest top up. Filter by plug type, charging speed and operational status to hide the stations that cannot help you today. EVERY STATION DETAIL IN ONE VIEW Tap any pin and instantly see connectors (Tesla NACS, CCS, CHAdeMO, J1772), max power in kW, cost info, number of charge points, current status and distance. Know before you go, so you never waste a stop on a broken or incompatible charger. ALL THE MAJOR NETWORKS Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, Blink, FLO and more, together on one map. GET THERE WITHOUT GUESSWORK Preview your route and ETA inside the app, then hand off with one tap to Apple Maps or Google Maps for turn by turn navigation straight to the plug. Perfect for the daily commute and for longer drives alike. MADE FOR ROAD TRIPS Plan road trip charging with confidence. Scan the route ahead, spot DC fast chargers before the battery gets low, and roll into every stop already knowing the connector fits and the station is online. MADE FOR YOUR EV Personalized onboarding adapts to your car, whether you drive a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach E, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Rivian, Nissan Leaf or VW ID.4. Save a favorites list of trusted stations near home, near work and along your regular routes. Available in English and Spanish. FREE TO START, PRO TO GO UNLIMITED The free version shows nearby stations with limits. EV Charge Pro unlocks unlimited stations, directions, advanced filters and favorites. Pro is available as an auto renewing subscription (weekly or yearly) or a one time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Charge smarter. Drive farther. Download EV Charge Finder and never hunt for a plug again. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11h3ZJjS10mh1Hvh4oIyliaqC2d9uWPfsBXTT--Sr3fQ/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8KZH8LjMziNsbu4BL7mdhkfw8NQTXtnXBojCpa0P1M/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

Retek4 screens
EV Charging Stations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retek at none against EV Charging Stations's 4. Retek also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. EV Charging Stations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Retek asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Retek versus EV Charging Stations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetekEV Charging Stations
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size37 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFevzi BulutSahan Kara

In-app purchases

None

Retek

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EV Charging Stations

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly Promo$29.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • EV Charge Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Retek free?
Retek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Charging Stations free?
EV Charging Stations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retek or EV Charging Stations have ads?
Neither Retek nor EV Charging Stations shows ads.

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