Mer Connect Norway vs Vander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mer Connect Norway
Find and use electric vehicle charging stations across Norway and Sweden. Monitor charging status, locate available points, and activate automatic charging for a seamless experience. Access customer benefits and 24/7 support.
- Nationwide charging network overview
- Map with charger filtering
- Automatic charging activation (Autocharge)
- Real-time charger availability
- CarPlay integration
- Customer benefits and loyalty programs
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Mer Connect gives you access to Mer's nationwide charging network in Norway. With over 800 Rapid and Ultra Rapid Chargers throughout Norway, Mer makes sure you get where you want to go! You can also use Mer Connect when you charge in Sweden. Mer Connect will help you with: ■ Full overview Mer connect provides you with the state of charge. You will also receive a notification when the charging session has ended. Running errands and being effective while charging your car has never been easier – we make sure to keep you updated, so you’re not standing around for too long. ■ Find the desired chargers The app provides you with a clear map of all Mer Norway and Mer Sweden’s chargers. In this map, you’re able to filter manually to present your desired chargers based on plug type or effect, or make this automatic, by adding your vehicle information. The app will then suggest charging stations based on this information. ■ Activate Autocharge It is as simple as it sounds – it auto charges! Simply plug the charging cable to the car and the charging starts automatically. Activate the Autocharge function in the app by adding your vehicle information, for a seamless charging experience! ■ Available charging stations Get a smooth charging journey by getting direct information about available charging points and an overview of popular times at charging stations. Information regarding chargers temporary out of service will also be provided in the app. ■ CarPlay Use Mer Connect with Apple CarPlay to find charging stations on your in-vehicle display. ■ Special customer benefits You can easily register as a customer with Mer in the app and get access to our excellent customer benefits. Our loyalty programs, discounts and benefits will be available in the app. ■ 24/7 Customer service We are there for you - around the clock, all year round! Should you encounter any problems, our customer service is just a phone call away!
Vander
Unlock your apartment using your smartphone. Receive and use an electronically generated key on your mobile device after authorization by the system. This app eliminates the need for physical keys and reduces waiting times.
- Electronic key generation
- Unlock doors with smartphone
- Authorized access
- Eliminates physical keys
- Reduces reception queues
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Vander KEY APP means the end of lost key hassles, reception ques and wasted time. Unlock your apartment with your own mobile phone. Now you can receive a key generated electronically on your smartphone, previously identified and authorised by the Vander systems. This is the easiest way for you to unlock the assigned doors. Just use your private Vander KEY Mobile app and your own mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vander at 5.0 against Mer Connect Norway's 4.0. Vander also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Mer Connect Norway's written reviews are positive against 50% of Vander's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Mer Connect Norway | Vander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mer Norway AS | Bjørvika Apartments |
Customer experience
Mer Connect Norway
Vander
In-app purchases
Mer Connect Norway
No in-app purchases
Vander
No in-app purchases








