Comparison

SouthWinds GPS Mobile vs eCharge+

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

Head to head
About

SouthWinds GPS Mobile

Features
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SouthWinds mobile app is now available to iOS users. You will be able to appreciate the adaptive design and convenient display of various asset properties, which all adds to the user-friendly and handy mobile interface. The new event-based history catalogue will give you a brief overview of all trips and stops with detailed track history available on each. The drag and drop menu will get you the vehicle data in a manageable and custom manner. You will also be able to view key sensor data in real time like idling, fuel levels, and more. The power of the SouthWinds tracking platform is now in the palm of your hand.

About

eCharge+

Locate nearby electric vehicle charging stations and manage your charging sessions. This app offers real-time availability, multiple payment options, and session monitoring. Track your charging history and environmental impact.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Real-time availability
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • Favorite charging stations
  • View charging history
  • Report charging station issues
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Find the closest available charging station for your electric vehicle with the eCharge+ app. Use a big, continuously expanding network of public charging stations. Start quick and easy charging with your preferred payment methods, such as PayPal, credit card, your personal electricity contract or a voucher. The eCharge+ app is free and there is no registration required for public charging stations. Download the eCharge+ app now! FEATURES • Find charging stations in your area or close to a specific address. • Filter your overview map according to your relevant charging station. • Check availability of charging points in real time. • Add your payment method once and start charging even faster in the future. • Pay via PayPal, credit card, your electricity contract or a voucher directly via your eCharge+ app. • Monitor your active charging session and track your charging progress. • Save your regularly used charging stations as favorites. • Check your past charging sessions and costs at any time • Find out more about your contribution to the environment by using an electric vehicle. • Report a problem with your charging station directly via the eCharge+ app or use the respective charging station hotline. CHARGE ON THE GO • Connect your electric vehicle with a suitable charging cable with the charging station. • Select the required charging point in the app. Enter your charging point number into the search box. • Select “Prepare charging”, choose your desired payment method and charging options and start charging. • As soon as the charging session has been approved, both cable ends will be locked. The cables can only be removed by you. • You can stop your charging session at any time.

Screenshots

SouthWinds GPS Mobile4 screens
eCharge+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eCharge+ at every 3 weeks against SouthWinds GPS Mobile's every 30 months. SouthWinds GPS Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SouthWinds GPS Mobile ships an update every 30 months, eCharge+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SouthWinds GPS Mobile versus eCharge+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSouthWinds GPS MobileeCharge+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthWindsGPSvaylens GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SouthWinds GPS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

eCharge+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SouthWinds GPS Mobile free?
SouthWinds GPS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eCharge+ free?
eCharge+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SouthWinds GPS Mobile or eCharge+ have ads?
Neither SouthWinds GPS Mobile nor eCharge+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SouthWinds GPS Mobile or eCharge+?
SouthWinds GPS Mobile ships an update every 30 months, and eCharge+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, SouthWinds GPS Mobile was updated on September 7, 2026 and eCharge+ on September 26, 2026.

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