ChargeNet vs EV Range Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargeNet
Discover and navigate to hundreds of EV charging stations across New Zealand. View real-time availability, charging speeds, and filter by plug type. Monitor your charging remotely and access site information and support.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Real-time availability and speed
- Filter by plug type and speed
- Remote charging monitoring
- In-app charging guide
- Automatic charge start (compatible EVs)
- Site information and pricing
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Access hundreds of EV charging points with Aotearoa New Zealand's largest nationwide EV charging network and choose the right stop each time with the ChargeNet app. How the ChargeNet app can help you: - Find nearby charging stations in seconds in the in-app map, then be guided there. - See real-time charger availability, number of charging points, and charging speed at a glance. - Filter by plug type, charger availability, or charger speed to find the charger that best suits your EV and your journey. - Monitor your charging in real time, without waiting by your car. Grab a coffee, catch up on emails, or take a short walk while your EV powers up. - Follow the animated on-site in-app charging guide, when you need a hand. - For compatible EVs, enable automatic start of charge for seamless charging. - Access charging site information, like number of chargers, available charging points, maximum charging speeds, pricing, and site status notes. - View transaction history, update your details and access support within the app. The ChargeNet app: The smart way to choose your next charging stop. Power your journey with New Zealand’s largest EV charging network, all from your phone. Plug in. Charge on.
EV Range Checker
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Tool to estimate EV range.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EV Range Checker at every 5 days against ChargeNet's every 6 weeks. EV Range Checker also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 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.
ChargeNet ships an update every 6 weeks, EV Range Checker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargeNet | EV Range Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChargeNet NZ | Robert Ancell |
In-app purchases
ChargeNet
No in-app purchases
EV Range Checker
No in-app purchases
