# NLE Calc vs Station Locate

The clearest difference is rating: Station Locate at 5.0 against NLE Calc's 2.8. NLE Calc's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Station Locate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NLE Calc has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NLE Calc ships an update fortnightly, Station Locate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NLE Calc | Station Locate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nle-calc/id1266403464/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-locate/id6469472521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 62 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Centers For Disease Control and Prevention](https://appshunter.io/developer/439259253) | [Backhome Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539221034) |

## What reviewers say

### NLE Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nle-calc/id1266403464)

This utility calculates the Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) and Lifting Index (LI) for single or multiple lifting tasks based on the NIOSH Lifting Equation. It helps assess physical stress to prevent low back musculoskeletal disorders.

**Highlights:** Calculates Recommended Weight Limit (RWL), Calculates Lifting Index (LI), Calculates Composite Lifting Index (CLI), Based on Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, Assesses physical stress for lifting tasks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Station Locate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/station-locate/id6469472521)

Find nearby electric vehicle charging stations on a map or list. View station details, traffic conditions, and navigate using your preferred app. Filter by connector type, network, and availability. Create an account to save favorites, add locations, and read/write comments.

**Highlights:** Map and list view of nearby EV charging stations, Detailed station information including traffic and distance, Navigation integration with external apps, Filter stations by connector type, network, and availability, Search stations by name, zip code, or address, Save favorite stations and locations, Read and write station comments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NLE Calc free?

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

### Is Station Locate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NLE Calc or Station Locate?

Station Locate is rated higher. NLE Calc averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Station Locate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NLE Calc or Station Locate have ads?

Neither NLE Calc nor Station Locate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NLE Calc or Station Locate?

NLE Calc ships an update fortnightly, and Station Locate every 3 months. Most recently, NLE Calc was updated on October 18, 2026 and Station Locate on October 20, 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.*