FLO EV Charging vs AmbuEnergy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FLO EV Charging
Discover and use charging stations on a major North American network. Manage your charging, track usage, and schedule home charging to save money. Access partner networks and multiple payment options.
- Locate charging stations with real-time availability
- Access partner charging networks
- Load funds via credit card or Apple Pay
- Schedule home charging to save money
- Track energy consumption and charging history
- Connect and manage FLO Home X5 charger
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FLO EV, Electric Drivers' Life made easy Charge on North America’s leading EV charging network: • Quickly locate stations and see their real-time availability • Save favorites and nearby stations • Get access to our partner networks, all in one app Download the app and charge right away: • Load funds with your credit card, Apple Pay™ • Save money on charging fees with a free FLO membership • Or pay on the go with your credit card: no account necessary Seamlessly connect your FLO Home X5: • Get real-time status • Set a charging schedule to avoid peak periods and save money • Track energy consumption and charging history Our app is designed and built by teaming up with real EV owners. Use the contact link in the app to tell us what you think we should be working on, we’re all ears. We are on a mission to deliver the best charging experience to EV drivers on the road, at home, and at work.
AmbuEnergy
Locate and connect to electric vehicle charging stations across North America. View real-time availability, pricing, and charging status. Manage payments and charging history for a seamless EV charging experience.
- Locate EV charging stations
- View real-time availability and pricing
- Initiate and monitor charging sessions
- Manage payment methods and billing history
- Save favorite locations
- Get driving directions
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AmbuEnergy provides energy efficient solutions, with a focus on establishing an electric vehicle charging network to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. The AmbuEnergy smartphone application allows users of the network to locate and connect to electric vehicle charging stations throughout North America. The app allows users to: View real-time availability and pricing of chargers near them, Flag location as a favorite and receive driving directions, Initiate a charge session and view real-time updates on their charging status, View charging sessions and billing history, Manage payment methods and add an account balance, Charging through AmbuEnergy’s app involves a few simple steps: Sign in, Load money onto your account, Scan the QR code on an AE charging unit, Plug in and charge your vehicle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FLO EV Charging at 4.7 against AmbuEnergy's 1.3. FLO EV Charging also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and ratings volume (5K vs 13). AmbuEnergy's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FLO EV Charging holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLO EV Charging has 5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of FLO EV Charging's written reviews are positive against 0% of AmbuEnergy's.
FLO EV Charging ships an update monthly, AmbuEnergy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FLO EV Charging | AmbuEnergy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5K ratings) — better | 1.3 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #169 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. | OpConnect, LLC |
Customer experience
FLO EV Charging
AmbuEnergy
Bugs and requests
FLO EV Charging
Reported bugs
4 issues- App login and password reset issues
- Charger not detected by app at some locations
- Charging session info not loading in app
- Unauthorized charges and billing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Wallet support for RFID card
- Provide real-time charger availability updates
- Implement a rating/review system for chargers
- Offer pay-as-you-go option instead of pre-paid balance
AmbuEnergy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FLO EV Charging
No in-app purchases
AmbuEnergy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FLO EV Charging free?
Is AmbuEnergy free?
Which has better reviews, FLO EV Charging or AmbuEnergy?
Do FLO EV Charging or AmbuEnergy have ads?
Which is updated more often, FLO EV Charging or AmbuEnergy?
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