RE vs ChargeNode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RE
Locate electric vehicle charging stations, view their details, and get directions. Users can also report existing stations or add new ones to the community network.
- Find EV charge points
- Browse charge points on map
- Search for charge points
- View charge point details
- Get driving directions
- Report charge points
- Add new charge points
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The RE:CHARGE INDIA app and website is brought to you by PlugInIndia.com in association with Hytech One of the biggest hurdles for EV's currently is the availability of sufficient charging points. The EV community across the country has joined hands to help set up community charge points across routes that we like to drive on both within the city and outside the city. Along with charge points provided by brands such as Mahindra Automobiles, we aim to electrify every possible route in this country so that an EV can be driven without anxiety. Check http://pluginindia.com/charging for more details. This app has the following features *** Find electric vehicle charge points near your location *** Browse electric vehicle charge points on a Map *** Search for charge points *** View electric vehicle charge points details *** Get driving directions from your location to an electric vehicle charge point *** Call phone number directly from app *** Report an electric vehicle charge point *** Add a new electric vehicle charge point *** Add comment to a point
ChargeNode
This app facilitates EV charging by allowing users to start sessions via QR code, area code, or RFID. It offers smart scheduling based on departure time, status tracking, receipt viewing, and payment management. 24/7 customer support is also available.
- QR code charging
- Area code charging
- RFID tag charging
- Smart departure time scheduling
- Charge status tracking
- Receipt viewing
- Payment management
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ChargeNode is a smart charging and payment service for EVs. Start charging in the app via QR code or area code, or directly with an RFID tag. Set your departure time and our smart scheduling ensures the car is ready on time. Track status, view receipts, and manage payments — all in the app. 24/7 customer support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: RE at 67% against ChargeNode's 0%. RE also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). ChargeNode's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 14 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RE ships an update every 14 months, ChargeNode every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RE | ChargeNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulse Energy | Charge Node Europe AB |
Customer experience
RE
ChargeNode
In-app purchases
RE
No in-app purchases
ChargeNode
No in-app purchases
