Comparison

Howick's Heritage vs Gauge EV Charging

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

Head to head

Moving the needle!

About

Howick's Heritage

Features

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Welcome to a series of short walking tours of historic Howick - one of the most intriguing communities in Auckland. We'll introduce you to the many-layered and fascinating history of the place. You'll end up knowing more than the locals! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.

About

Gauge EV Charging

Features

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Gauge EV Charging is focused on providing the support and service for transitioning to electric mobility. From home charging for corporate fleet operators to supporting commercial charging networks we are offer turnkey support and service. Drivers can use Gauge to manage their charging needs, check and find public chargers and pay using personal or corporate payment options. Chargers can also be installed, maintained and upgraded with ease.

Screenshots

Howick's Heritage4 screens

Gauge EV Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gauge EV Charging at every 9 days against Howick's Heritage's every 6 months. 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

Howick's Heritage ships an update every 6 months, Gauge EV Charging every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Howick's Heritage versus Gauge EV Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Howick's Heritage	Gauge EV Charging
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	15.5
Further details — not scored
Size	140 MB	138 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Auckland Council	E-merge data solutions limited

In-app purchases

None

Howick's Heritage

No in-app purchases

None

Gauge EV Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Howick's Heritage free?

Howick's Heritage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Gauge EV Charging free?

Gauge EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Howick's Heritage or Gauge EV Charging have ads?

Neither Howick's Heritage nor Gauge EV Charging shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Howick's Heritage or Gauge EV Charging?

Howick's Heritage ships an update every 6 months, and Gauge EV Charging every 9 days. Most recently, Howick's Heritage was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gauge EV Charging on November 3, 2026.