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Electrify America vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Electrify America's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Electrify America
This App
PlugShare: Charging Stations
Nemesis
Blink Charging Mobile App
Contender
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
Contender
ChargePoint®
Contender
Chargeway
Peer
EV Connect
Peer
Ford™
New Kid
Tesla One
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperElectrify America LLCRecargo, Inc.Blink Network, LLCIternio Planning ABChargePoint, Inc.Chargeway Inc.EV Connect, Inc.Ford Motor Co.Tesla, Inc.
CategoryNavigationNavigationNavigationNavigationNavigationNavigationNavigationLifestyleBusiness
PlatformiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.6 / 54.7 / 54.1 / 54.6 / 54.4 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.8 / 53.0 / 5
Ratings Count26,791135,82722,2855,39718,2322,3196,7451,362,214276
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJun 3, 2019Mar 7, 2011Oct 8, 2022Dec 19, 2019Feb 24, 2010Sep 24, 2018Jun 9, 2017Apr 28, 2016Jun 30, 2022
Last UpdatedMar 31, 2026Apr 2, 2026Feb 17, 2026Mar 11, 2026Apr 17, 2026Mar 31, 2026Apr 15, 2026Apr 29, 2026Apr 13, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterrible------negative-
Score15/100------25/100-
Praises
  • Reduced charging rates and detailed data tracking provide value for power users
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  • Remote vehicle control features provide significant convenience for daily tasks like starting and locking
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Complaints
  • Persistent app instability and authentication failures prevent users from initiating charging sessions
  • Opaque financial practices regarding wallet balances and authorization holds frustrate users
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  • Post-update connectivity failures prevent users from accessing critical remote features like locking and starting
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Requests
  • Direct payment options like digital wallets or bank account linking to bypass the app
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  • Voice command integration for remote vehicle operations would improve hands-free accessibility for drivers
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Hyper-Fast charging network infrastructure provides a physical barrier to entry for slower-charging competitors.
  • Plug&Charge integration reduces session-start friction for compatible vehicle owners.
  • Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
  • Community-driven PlugScore functions as a B2B distribution barrier
  • Broad cross-network compatibility ensures universal utility
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  • Proprietary Phone As A Key hardware link
  • Ford Rewards loyalty program drives service revenue
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Weaknesses
  • Authentication failures and app instability prevent session initiation for a significant user segment.
  • Opaque wallet balance and authorization hold policies drive high-frequency negative sentiment.
  • Inaccurate real-time station data leads to wasted trips and stranded drivers.
  • Premium tier lacks deep vehicle-telemetry integration
  • 0.5★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates persistent technical debt
  • Reliance on ad-supported traffic limits revenue per user
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  • Connectivity failures post-update
  • Excessive background battery consumption
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Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreefreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfree
MomentumIntenseIntenseActiveActiveIntenseIntenseIntenseActiveIntense
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