Comparison

SmartCharge vs Laddel

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

Head to head
About

SmartCharge

Find and manage electric vehicle charging stations globally. Start and pay for charging sessions, and monitor your progress. The app will be discontinued on January 1, 2027.

Highlights
  • Automatic charging station filtering
  • Global charging station search
  • Start and pay for charging
  • Monitor charging sessions
Features
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** SmartCharge will no longer be available from January 1, 2027. Use Current Charge instead. ** Charging should be simple. - Automatic filtering of charging stations - Search for charging stations all over the world - Start and pay for charging - Monitor your charging session

About

Laddel

This app helps electric vehicle drivers find and use charging stations at various locations. Businesses can offer charging to guests, manage pricing, and track usage, creating a passive income stream.

Highlights
  • Discover nationwide EV chargers
  • Automated payment system
  • Set custom charging prices
  • Manage charger access with groups
  • View charger availability
  • Track charging history
Features
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Laddel gives electric vehicle drivers freedom and predictability by making charging more accessible than ever before. You are now able to charge on all of the chargers in our EV network. Discover nationwide chargers near you at any time, whether you are at a hotel, a campsite, a restaurant or at work, you will now always have a charger at your destination. For companies: Laddel is perfect for companies, destinations and organizations that want to provide charging to their guests. With a fully automated payment system you will always get the electricity cost covered when someone charges are your destination. Youíre chargers will also be visible on the map to anyone who uses Laddel, and they will be able see if the charger is available or busy. And the best part is, there is no need for you to do any extra work, no paperwork, no need to even lift a finger. You decide the charging price and who has access to use it. Maybe you want to set a surcharge on the electricity price for everyone except for your employees? By doing so, youíve created yourself a passive income source. Providing charging creates value for your customers, employees and guests, additionally it makes their everyday life a little less stressful. To discover the Laddel platform in greater detail, download the app and see our website www.laddel.no Laddel functionality: - Spotprice You can set the spot price of electricity as the charging price. This guarantees that the user never pays more than necessary for the energy being used. It also makes sure that you, the host of the charger always get your energy cost covered. You can additionally set a surcharge on the spot price in order to make a little extra money. - Charging map Your destination will become visible in the map and the user is able to see the current status of every charger. - Groups You decide whoís able to see the charger on the map, and whoís able to use it. You can create different groups and set unique prices to the members. Itís also possible to make your charger available to everyone who uses Laddel. - All-in-one app You as a EV driver can start and stop charging directly in the app, and you will automatically pay for the energy used after the charging session has ended. The app gives full access to your charging history. You get an overview of how much you paid, how many kWh you charged for and much, much more. The app is continuously being updated with new and improved functionality in order to provide you with the best possible charging experience. It's of utmost importance to us that we are able to deliver a user-friendly app, thatís why feedback and requests for new features are greatly appreciated.

Screenshots

SmartCharge3 screens
Laddel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Laddel at 3.5 against SmartCharge's 1.0. Laddel also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SmartCharge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laddel holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCharge ships an update every 2 months, Laddel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
SmartCharge versus Laddel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartChargeLaddel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurrent Eco ASLaddel AS

Customer experience

SmartCharge

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Laddel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SmartCharge

No in-app purchases

None

Laddel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartCharge free?
SmartCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laddel free?
Laddel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartCharge or Laddel?
Laddel is rated higher. SmartCharge averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Laddel averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do SmartCharge or Laddel have ads?
Laddel shows ads; SmartCharge does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartCharge or Laddel?
SmartCharge ships an update every 2 months, and Laddel fortnightly. Most recently, SmartCharge was updated on June 25, 2026 and Laddel on June 5, 2026.

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