# Lyte - Stay charged anywhere — Charge your phone on-the-go!

> Rent portable phone chargers from city-wide stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Lyte Charging Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyte-stay-charged-anywhere/id1484434768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lyte Charging Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484434767)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: English, French
- Released: 2019-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyte-stay-charged-anywhere/id1484434768/reviews.md

## What is Lyte?

Ever go out having fun but nervous about phone almost dying? Ever travel to a different city but forgot your charger? With Lyte, you won't ever have to worry about this again! Lyte allows you to rent a portable charger and return from any charging stations in the city.

What is Lyte?

Lyte provides a network of stations where you can rent and return a portable phone charger anywhere in the city. These chargers come with 5000mAh of power and cables for iOS devices.

How does Lyte work?

1. Open Lyte app and find charging stations close to you.
2. Scan QR code on charging station to release a portable charger.
3. Use the right cable to charge your phone.
4. Push the portable charger back into an open slot on any charging station across the map.

Where can I find Lyte?

You can find Lyte charging stations by accessing the map view in the app and locate the stations near you. We are currently available in Los Angeles, US and London, UK with plans to expand to 10+ major cities in the world by the end of 2020. If you are interested in having a Lyte charging station near you, please email us at contact@lyte.city :)

How much do I pay?

Lyte charges $1 or £1 / 30 mins depending on your location. If a portable charger is not returned in 24 hours, we will charge a flat fee of 29.90 or £29.90 loss fee and terminate the order on your phone. After that, the portable charger is yours to keep.

## Key features

- Rent portable chargers
- Return at any station
- 5000mAh power
- iOS charging cables included
- Map view to find stations
- Available in Los Angeles and London

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyte-stay-charged-anywhere/id1484434768/reviews.md

### 1/5 — They don’t exist

*2025-11-04*

I’ve tried this program and they showing a lot of locations in Manhattan but some of them even don’t exist.

I paid them and have a lot of headaches to take my money back.

### 1/5 — Absolute rip off

*2025-01-25, version 1.2.7*

Hired out a charger for less than an hour and was billed £20. No contact details to email or call them. Can’t even download the app.

### 1/5 — skam

*2023-12-02, version 1.2.6*

Hired out a charger for an hour. A charger that wasn’t even working properly and charged my phone on 20%. Put it back, paid £6 for nothing only to find out that I got charged £20 this morning. You can’t contact this company, they simply won’t respond you via email, so bear in mind you can be charged £20 for not even using this useless piece of plastic 👍

### 1/5 — Don’t use! Scam!

*2023-07-22, version 1.2.6*

App does not work so it’s impossible to find any docking stations to return the charger. Use ChargedUp instead

### 1/5 — Couldn’t add card details

*2023-02-21, version 1.2.5*

Wouldn’t even let me add my card details, so that was the end of that

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-08-14, version 1.2.2*

Cant verify my phone number because it never send me the verification code.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2022-04-20*

So I was at a place and my phone was about to die. I never used the LYTE before and I saw it. I inserted my card and it gave me a charger. I took the charger out and plugged my phone into it. It was broken…. So I placed it back in the slot and tried again hoping for a different one. It gave me the same one so I put it back into the slot and walked away. 

The next day I looked at my bank account to see I was charger $29.99 twice FOR SOMETHING I NEVER EVEN GOT TO USE. 

I called my bank they said the company has to refute the money stolen. 

I looked for a phone number to call.. no phone number, what f-ing company doesn’t have a phone number? So I emailed them. They never responded and stole $60 from me. I highly suggest no one uses this company. You can’t get ahold of them when something is wrong. Horrible business model and I STILL WANT MY MONEY BACK.

### 1/5 — Referral Code

*2021-10-30, version 1.2.1*

It tells me to send a referral code to a friend, however I do not possess a friend to share the code with. This is with great disappointment, I have uninstalled the app.

### 1/5 — AVOID AT ALL COSTS

*2021-06-06*

Trash all. False advertisement and charged me 40 dollars for the entire charger. Do not use.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2021-05-28, version 1.2.1*

Hired out a charger for 36 minutes at Alton towers theme park, only to find my phone had not charged at all! I have been charged £2 for the privilege of carrying round a dirty piece of plastic.  I also cannot remove my card details from the app. Do not download, just let your phone go flat instead

## Frequently asked questions about Lyte

### How much does Lyte cost to use?

Lyte charges $1 or £1 for every 30 minutes of rental, depending on your location. If a portable charger is not returned within 24 hours, a loss fee of $29.90 or £29.90 will be charged, and the order will be terminated.

### What is the battery capacity of a Lyte portable charger?

Each portable charger provided by Lyte has a power capacity of 5000mAh, offering a substantial charge for most smartphones.

### What devices can be charged with Lyte portable chargers?

The portable chargers come equipped with cables specifically for iOS devices. Information on compatibility with other device types is not provided.

### Where is Lyte currently available?

Lyte charging stations are currently located in Los Angeles, US, and London, UK. The company plans to expand to over 10 major cities globally by the end of 2020.

### What happens if I don't return the portable charger within 24 hours?

If a portable charger is not returned within 24 hours, Lyte will charge a flat fee of $29.90 or £29.90, which is considered a loss fee. The order will then be terminated on your phone, and you can keep the portable charger.

### How do I find a Lyte charging station?

You can easily locate nearby charging stations by opening the Lyte app and accessing the map view. The map will display the stations closest to your current location.

### Is Lyte suitable for international travel?

Lyte is currently available in Los Angeles and London, making it useful for travelers in those specific cities. Expansion plans suggest future availability in more international locations.

### What is the age rating for the Lyte app?

The Lyte app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.7 — 2024-12-05

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.2.6 — 2023-05-17

Stability improvements.

### 1.2.5 — 2022-11-22

Stability improvements.

### 1.2.4 — 2022-10-27

Bug fixes, stability improvements.

### 1.2.3 — 2022-10-11

Bug fixes, stability improvements.

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