# Linkt vs Exploren

The clearest difference is rating: Linkt at 4.5 against Exploren's 1.0. Linkt also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (299 vs 2). Exploren's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Linkt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linkt has 299 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Linkt's written reviews are positive against 46% of Exploren's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, Exploren every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linkt | Exploren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkt/id1166823295/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploren/id1561000164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.4% of reviews | **46.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 161 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Transurban Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091477734) | [Eve Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561000166) |

## What reviewers say

### Linkt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkt/id1166823295)

Easily manage your toll account on the go. Check balances, top up funds, view trip history, and manage vehicles. Access rewards and receive real-time travel alerts.

**Highlights:** Account balance and status, Secure top-ups, Statement download and sharing, Customer rewards and discounts, Real-time road incident alerts, Vehicle management, Order and manage tags

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure
- 📈 Useful features
- 🤝 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💰 Expensive tolls
- 🕰️ Slow to update trip information
- 🤖 Poor communication from automated systems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with adding/removing vehicles
- Incorrect toll charges and video matching fees
- Delayed or missing trip information
- Problems with auto top-up and payment processing

**Requested features**

- Ability to view and manage account details more easily
- Real-time trip updates
- Support for alternative payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)
- Improved notification system
- Better integration between app and website


### Exploren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploren/id1561000164)

Discover and navigate to electric vehicle charging stations nationwide. Easily manage your account, link a payment method, and start/pay for charging sessions. Track your charging history and filter stations by speed and price.

**Highlights:** Find charging stations, Navigate to chargepoints, Check chargepoint availability, Reserve chargepoints, Scan QR code or use RFID, Automated billing, View charging history, Filter by charging speed, See charging costs upfront

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast charging initiation
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Good map functionality
- 💡 Real-time availability updates
- 👍 Simple and quick sign-up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Fragmented charging network
- 💰 Expensive charging rates
- 🐌 Slow charging speeds
- ❌ Poor user experience
- 🐛 App crashes/unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- No way to exit menu to map
- App not working after update
- App unable to open
- App stuck on ending session
- Payment does not work

**Requested features**

- Support Chargefox RFID cards and roaming
- Simple card payment at charger
- Support Apple ID and/or Apple Pay
- Guest charging with Apple Pay
- Show car's battery percentage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkt free?

Linkt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exploren free?

Exploren is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Linkt or Exploren?

Linkt is rated higher. Linkt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Exploren averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Linkt or Exploren have ads?

Neither Linkt nor Exploren shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linkt or Exploren?

Linkt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Exploren every 8 days. Most recently, Linkt was updated on October 11, 2026 and Exploren on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*