Comparison

EV Charge Log 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 Charge Log

Features
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EV Charge Log is a simple, fast, and easy-to-use charging log for electric vehicle owners. It helps you track how many times you charge each month, especially when charging to 80%, 90%, 100%, or a custom battery percentage. When you open the app, you immediately see this month’s charging summary and quick buttons to log a new charging session with one tap. If you have already charged to 100% this month, the app shows a clear status. If you log 100% charging two or more times in the same month, EV Charge Log displays a warning so you can better understand your charging habits. Key features: Quickly log 80%, 90%, 100%, or custom battery percentages View your total charging sessions for the current month Track 80%, 90%, 100%, and other custom charge counts Get a warning when 100% charging is logged more than once in a month Browse charging history grouped by month Edit or delete individual charging sessions Add notes to each charging log Customize your vehicle name and quick log buttons Optional monthly reminder to check your 100% charge status Supports English and Vietnamese Local storage only, no account required EV Charge Log does not provide technical battery recommendations. It is only a manual charging log to help you remember your charging history. Battery recommendations vary by vehicle model, so always follow your vehicle manufacturer’s guidance.

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
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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 Charge Log3 screens
ChargeBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Charge Log at none against ChargeBuddy's 1. ChargeBuddy's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Charge Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EV Charge Log ships an update every 2 weeks, ChargeBuddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EV Charge Log versus ChargeBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEV Charge LogChargeBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIEN NGUYEN VANRichard Walker

In-app purchases

None

EV Charge Log

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChargeBuddy

One-time1
  • ChargeBuddy Pro$1.99

Questions

Is EV Charge Log free?
EV Charge Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargeBuddy free?
ChargeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EV Charge Log or ChargeBuddy have ads?
Neither EV Charge Log nor ChargeBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EV Charge Log or ChargeBuddy?
EV Charge Log ships an update every 2 weeks, and ChargeBuddy every 6 days. Most recently, EV Charge Log was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChargeBuddy on October 23, 2026.

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