MACRO GROUP vs charge7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MACRO GROUP
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Die App der Macro Group Bestell-App versorgt Sie mit aktuellen Produktinformationen zu Top-Konditionen.
charge7
Rent a portable charger on the go in Vienna. Find nearby stations, scan a QR code to rent a power bank with built-in cables, and return it to any station. Payment is handled via credit/debit cards or Alipay.
- Rent portable power banks
- Find nearby rental stations
- Integrated charging cables (Apple, USB-C, Micro USB)
- QR code rental system
- Return to any station
- Credit/debit card payment
- Alipay top-up with credits
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On the road and the battery is empty? Desperately asking if someone has a charging cable with them and if there is a power outlet nearby? This has happened to us far too often... That's why we're building a powerbank sharing network in Vienna. What is charge7? Charge7 is a Viennese startup. Simply rent a powerbank to charge your smartphone in the restaurant or on the road. Each charge7powerbank comes with Apple, USB-C and Micro USB cable. So you don't need your own. You can return the charge7powerbank any station near you, which you can find in the app. How does it work? Open the charge7app to find the closest station next to you. Scan the QR code on the station to rent a power bank. Plug in using the cable included and charge on the go. Return the power bank to any station shown on the map. Where can I find charge7? We are working together with popular bars, cafes, shops and many more. We are always looking for new and exciting venues to partner with. Drop us a message in the app and tell us where you would like to see us next. How do I pay? Choose one of our payment methods in the app. It is possible to use all kind of credit and debit cards for paying the rental fee. You can also to Top-Up using bank cards or AliPay and get free credits! Scan the QR code on the station and the power bank will pop out of it! Don’t worry! We cap your daily spending and remember you to return it. Our pricing is fully transparent and displayed in the app. If you choose to keep the power bank, you will be charged its purchase price. Got a question? Visit www.charge7.at or contact us via the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: charge7 at every 2 months against MACRO GROUP's every 10 months. charge7 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MACRO GROUP ships an update every 10 months, charge7 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MACRO GROUP | charge7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCS IT-Trading GmbH | JZ Mobile Payment Services GmbH |
In-app purchases
MACRO GROUP
No in-app purchases
charge7
No in-app purchases
