# ALPConnect vs E85 Stations USA

The clearest difference is rating: E85 Stations USA at 4.7 against ALPConnect's 3.9. E85 Stations USA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 15). ALPConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E85 Stations USA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ALPConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

E85 Stations USA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E85 Stations USA has 2.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ALPConnect's written reviews are positive against 46% of E85 Stations USA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ALPConnect ships an update every 4 months, E85 Stations USA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALPConnect | E85 Stations USA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpconnect/id694278885/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e85-stations-usa/id6446505663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 20 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essedum d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572987773) | [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361) |

## What reviewers say

### ALPConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpconnect/id694278885)

This app displays audio and visual alerts from your laser and radar detection system via a Bluetooth connection. It allows you to control your system, view encounter logs, and receive wireless updates. The smartphone interface offers a discreet way to manage your detector.

**Highlights:** Screen laser and radar alerts, Front and rear hit differentiation, Laser source identification, Smartphone system control, Encounter history log, Wireless system updates, Demonstration mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### E85 Stations USA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e85-stations-usa/id6446505663)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily locate E85 fueling stations across the United States and Canada. This app provides directions and contact information for stations offering this ethanol-gasoline blend, ideal for flex fuel vehicles. No registration is needed to access this valuable data.

**Highlights:** Locate E85 stations, Get directions, Call stations directly, Works in all US states, No registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful database
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Pretty accurate
- 👍 Essential application

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not accurate
- ❌ Upgrade issues
- ❌ Incorrect information

**Reported bugs**

- Phone numbers not working
- Incorrect address information

**Requested features**

- Add confirmed military bases with E85
- Show pricing information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALPConnect free?

ALPConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is E85 Stations USA free?

E85 Stations USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ALPConnect or E85 Stations USA?

E85 Stations USA is rated higher. ALPConnect averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while E85 Stations USA averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do ALPConnect or E85 Stations USA have ads?

E85 Stations USA shows ads; ALPConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, ALPConnect or E85 Stations USA?

ALPConnect ships an update every 4 months, and E85 Stations USA every 2 weeks. Most recently, ALPConnect was updated on October 15, 2026 and E85 Stations USA on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*