Comparison

EVCharge Navigator vs TrailShed

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

Head to head
About

EVCharge Navigator

Features
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EVCharge Navigator is the CarPlay-native app for electric vehicle drivers. Find nearby charging stations, check real-time port availability, plan multi-stop charging routes, and monitor your session — all from your CarPlay dashboard without touching your phone. FEATURES • CarPlay-first interface — full hands-free control while driving • Real-time availability for CCS1, CHAdeMO, J1772, and Tesla connectors • Route planning with charging stops optimised for your vehicle's range • Live session monitoring: energy delivered, cost, battery percentage • Support for Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo, and Tesla networks • Charging history and session receipts • Vehicle profile management with range estimation

About

TrailShed

Visualize terrain visibility from any point on a map. Explore trails by uploading GPX files and discover optimal viewing locations. This app helps you find the best scenic spots with ease.

Highlights
  • Highlight visible terrain from any location
  • Drag marker for real-time viewshed display
  • Search specific locations for views
  • Upload GPX files to explore trails
  • Discover best views along trails
  • Includes example trails for demonstration
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Trailshed allows you to quickly and easily highlight the buildings and terrain that are visible from any location. For city viewing, drag your marker anywhere in the city to see what buildings obstruct your view, or if your new place will have sweet skyline views. You can also add custom buildings to see if new developments will cause significant changes in your view. For terrain and hiking, search a specific location to see the view from there. Explore trails by uploading a GPX file and seeing where the best views are, or use one of our example trails! Elevate your view, with Trailshed.

Screenshots

EVCharge Navigator3 screens
TrailShed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EVCharge Navigator at Free against TrailShed's $0.99. TrailShed's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EVCharge Navigator is free to download; TrailShed costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EVCharge Navigator ships an update every 10 days, TrailShed weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EVCharge Navigator versus TrailShed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVCharge NavigatorTrailShed
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDatachain Consulting Pty LtdClark Wakeland

In-app purchases

None

EVCharge Navigator

No in-app purchases

None

TrailShed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EVCharge Navigator free?
EVCharge Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TrailShed free?
TrailShed costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EVCharge Navigator or TrailShed have ads?
Neither EVCharge Navigator nor TrailShed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EVCharge Navigator or TrailShed?
EVCharge Navigator ships an update every 10 days, and TrailShed weekly. Most recently, EVCharge Navigator was updated on October 7, 2026 and TrailShed on October 7, 2026.

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