Beat the Jam vs CHARGE+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beat the Jam
Monitor and analyze traffic conditions for the Causeway and 2nd Link. Get real-time jam estimates, view live camera feeds, and access 24-hour traffic forecasts up to six days in advance to plan your border crossings.
- Real-time jam estimates
- 24-hour traffic forecasts
- Live camera images
- Historical traffic data
- Trip planning tool
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Beat the Jam is an all-in-one traffic monitoring and analysis tool for the Causeway and 2nd Link. It provides real-time jam estimates, traffic cameras and traffic forecasts using historical data. Use it to plan your trip across the border! Main Features: 1. Real-time estimates of time to clear the causeway or 2nd link from Google Maps 2. 24 Hour forecast of traffic trends using historical data, up to 6 days ahead 3. Live camera images at the causeway and 2nd link 4. Useful and convenient services through our partners
CHARGE+
This application allows electric vehicle owners to locate and initiate charging sessions at compatible stations. Users can monitor charging progress, view statistics like time and energy consumed, and make payments directly through the app. It facilitates a seamless charging experience for EV drivers.
- Locate charging stations
- Initiate charging sessions
- Scan QR codes or enter station ID
- Monitor real-time charging statistics
- Receive charging completion alerts
- Secure credit card payments
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The Charge+ app is a professional grade software that enables electric vehicles to charge when connected to Charge+ or Charge+ enabled charging stations. Users simply need to open the Charge+ app and scan the QR code on the charging station to commence charging, or key in the ID number of the charging station. Through the app, users can also check on various charging statistics in real time, such as charging time, cost incurred and energy consumed. The app will also alert users when charging is complete and enable quick and fuss free payment of charging fees through credit card. Charge+ is defining a new era of electric charging solutions by enabling a network of charging stations. These stations were conceptualised and designed in Singapore and began from the evolving needs of customers looking to embrace electric vehicles as a transportation solution. We're leading the charge for a sustainable future, one charging point at a time. For more information, check out our website at https://chargeplus.com or contact us at info@chargeplus.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beat the Jam at 73% against CHARGE+'s 20%. Beat the Jam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). CHARGE+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Beat the Jam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat the Jam has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Beat the Jam's written reviews are positive against 20% of CHARGE+'s.
Beat the Jam ships an update every 2 months, CHARGE+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beat the Jam | CHARGE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haymaker Apps Pte Ltd | Charge+ Pte Ltd |
Customer experience
Beat the Jam
CHARGE+
In-app purchases
Beat the Jam
No in-app purchases
CHARGE+
No in-app purchases
