Comparison

byVENN vs CharGo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

byVENN

Features
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Applikasjonen gir deg: - Tilbud og medlemsfordeler - Nyheter og kampanjer - Innmelding i kundeklubben - Digitalt medlemskort - Butikkoversikt - Åpningstider - Administrering av din medlemsprofil slik at du for eksempel kan endre hvilke interesseområder du mottar tilbud på - Enkel tilgang til informasjon om Bergen Sentrum og kundeklubben

About

CharGo

Rent portable power banks from a network of stations to keep your devices charged on the go. Simply scan a QR code to rent, charge your phone or gadgets, and return to any station.

Highlights
  • Rentable power banks
  • Network of charging stations
  • Charge phones and gadgets
  • Multiple charging cable types
  • Return to any station
  • Daily charge limit
Features
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Chargo is Norway’s biggest power bank rental system! Through our network of stations offering rentable power banks, we aim to give everyone a portable charging option to make sure you will not run out of battery! Pick up a Chargo from a venue, charge your phone in the venue or on the go, then return the power bank to any of our charging stations. Same idea as publicly shared bikes! No need to worry about running out of battery again! How does it work Each of our charging stations is marked with a QR-code. Download our app, register with your phone number, scan the QR code, and a power bank will pop up, just like a toast from a toaster! Like a toast might charge your breakfast, with Chargo we aim to charge your day and night. Each power bank is equipped with charging cables for any phone – Apple, Micro-USB, and USB-C. So you don’t even have to worry about bringing a charging cable! You can also use it to charge other gadgets such as wearables or headphones. If you are on the run from one place to another, Chargo can charge you on your way. If you are at a restaurant, café or bar running out of juice, get a Chargo and charge for as long you would like. Return it to any station you choose - the same station, any other station available in the map’s app, or you can even bring it home, charge it at home and use it the next day if you would like! Where is it Chargo aims to have good coverage all across Oslo and we are always looking for new partner venues. Find our charging stations at kiosks, cafes, restaurants, bars, sport, and cultural arenas, museums, train stations. Where would you like to see a Chargo? Send us a message in the app or visit our website and tell us! How to pay Register your bank card in the app. We have a daily cap limit and will remind you to return the power bank. If you lose the power bank or forget to return it within three days, you will be charged a cost coverage. If you happen to find it again, it is yours to keep. The power bank can also be charged at home. Contact info 
Do you have any questions? Send us a message through the App, contact us at our Facebook page, visit our website www.chargo.io or send us an email at post@chargo.io.

Screenshots

byVENN4 screens
CharGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: byVENN at 13.0 against CharGo's 15.5. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

byVENN ships an update every 3 months, CharGo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
byVENN versus CharGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbyVENNCharGo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlacewise International ASChargo AS

In-app purchases

None

byVENN

No in-app purchases

None

CharGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is byVENN free?
byVENN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CharGo free?
CharGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do byVENN or CharGo have ads?
Both byVENN and CharGo show ads.
Which is updated more often, byVENN or CharGo?
byVENN ships an update every 3 months, and CharGo every 2 months. Most recently, byVENN was updated on May 17, 2026 and CharGo on September 18, 2026.

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