Cottage Life vs Electrify Canada
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cottage Life
Discover inspiring stories, DIY projects, and practical advice for cottage and cabin living. Get real estate trends, maintenance tips, and design ideas to enhance your recreational property.
- Inspiring stories of lake life
- DIY projects for cottages
- Nature and wildlife facts
- Real estate trends
- Maintenance tips
- Design ideas
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Since 1988, Cottage Life has been celebrating all that is great about the people, activities, and places that make cottage living special. Here’s just some of what you’ll find in each and every issue: Inspiring stories of life at the lake Simple ideas for entertaining your guests DIY projects to make your cottage even better Useful facts about nature and wildlife Where cottage/cabin owners go for fun, practical advice, and inspiration. You’ll get real estate trends and lots of maintenance tips in our Advice issue, and building projects and design ideas in our DIY issue. Plus loads of entertaining ideas in our Summer Entertaining issue. Cottage Life is your go-to source for getting the most out of your recreational property, whether an off-grid cabin or a comfy home away from home. Why not have all of our great award-winning content at your fingertips to enjoy wherever you are. ---------------------------------------------- Available subscriptions are: 6 Months for $14.99 (CAN) 1 Year (6 issues) for $19.99 (CAN) Single issue price: $6.99 (CAN) ---------------------------------------------- -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Privacy Policy | Cottage Life: https://cottagelife.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions | Cottage Life https://cottagelife.com/terms-conditions/
Electrify Canada
Locate and manage electric vehicle charging sessions on Canada's fastest public charging network. Find nearby stations, start and stop charging, and track your progress all from your phone.
- Find charging stations
- Get directions
- Manage charging sessions
- Real-time charger availability
- Contact-free payment
- Track charging status
- View charging history
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Your companion for easy charging on the go! The Electrify Canada app makes electric vehicle (EV) charging simple with access to the network that pioneered the availability of Ultra-Fast (150 kW) and Hyper-Fast (350 kW) chargers. Use it to find nearby charging stations, manage your charging sessions, and more — all right from your phone. Public Charging: Charge in as little as 30 minutes on the fastest public charging network in Canada. The Electrify Canada app helps you locate stations, start charging, and keep track of your sessions. Key Features in the App: - Find an Electrify Canada charging station - Get directions to the nearest station - Become an Electrify Canada Pass or Pass+ member to access member benefits - Take advantage of charging benefits With a Free Electrify Canada Pass Membership, You Can: - See real-time charger availability and get notified when a charger opens up - Pay contact-free through the app - Favourite your go-to charging stations for easy access - Start and stop charging right from your phone - Track your charging status while you shop or dine nearby - Get notified when your EV reaches your desired state of charge - View your charging history and get receipts emailed directly to you Upgrade to Pass+ for only $7 per month and save about 20% on charging while still enjoying all the benefits listed above. Electrify Canada’s powerful DC fast charging stations support all CCS (SAE Combo) and CHAdeMO-compatible EVs. You can also use the app to find Electrify Canada’s Level 2 chargers (with J1772 connectors). Electrify Canada supports 14+ major automakers and is compatible with most EVs on the road today, including popular models like Volkswagen ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and BMW i4. Plug&Charge: Electrify Canada offers Plug&Charge at all our DC fast chargers for a seamless charging experience. Simply plug in, and the charger communicates with your EV to handle the rest. Plug&Charge is only available for capable EVs. To find out if your EV is Plug&Charge capable, please contact your vehicle's manufacturer, look at your vehicle's owner's manual for more information, or r visit our Premium Offers page. Happy charging!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cottage Life at 4.7 against Electrify Canada's 3.6. Cottage Life also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 11%) and device support (3 vs 1). Electrify Canada's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Cottage Life sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 6 months. Electrify Canada asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cottage Life holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cottage Life's written reviews are positive against 11% of Electrify Canada's.
Cottage Life ships an update every 5 months, Electrify Canada monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cottage Life | Electrify Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | 3.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 11.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc. | Electrify America LLC |
Customer experience
Cottage Life
Electrify Canada
In-app purchases
Cottage Life
- 6 Month Subscription$10.996 Months
- One Year Subscription$14.991 Year
- Cottage Life May 2014$3.99
- Cottage Life Winter 2014$3.99
- Cottage Life Spring 2015$3.99
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- Cottage Life Fall 2015 - iPad$3.99
- How to buy a Cottage: The Ultimate Guide$5.99
- How To Buy A Cottage: The ...$5.99
- 2021 October$6.99
- March/April 2022$6.99
- June/July 2022$6.99
- June/July 2024$6.99
- Summer 2016$8.99
- Fall 2016$8.99
- Spring 2017$8.99
- Early Summer 2017$8.99
Electrify Canada
No in-app purchases
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