# Replug vs Charge Key

The clearest difference is rating: Replug at 4.5 against Charge Key's 3.8. Replug also leads on ratings volume (344 vs 32) and review sentiment (58% vs 46%). Charge Key's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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.

Replug holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Replug has 344 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Replug's written reviews are positive against 46% of Charge Key's.

Replug ships an update every 2 months, Charge Key every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Replug | Charge Key |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replug/id1279136790/reviews)** | [3.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-key/id6496853294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **57.7% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Incyc](https://appshunter.io/developer/544164267) | [ChargeKey, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741149527) |

## What reviewers say

### Replug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/replug/id1279136790)

Plan optimal routes for your Tesla, including necessary charging stops at Superchargers. Configure vehicle details and explore Supercharger locations worldwide with real-time information.

**Highlights:** Tesla Supercharger route planning, Optimal charging stop calculation, Vehicle model configuration, Consumption settings, State of charge options, Global Supercharger browser, Supercharger stall and rate information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Excellent route planning
- 👍 Great for Tesla drivers
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helps plan charging stops

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate due to WPM flaw
- 🐛 Missing travel time calculation
- 🐛 Outdated charger list
- 🐛 Limited functionality
- 🐛 Does not account for vehicle model

**Reported bugs**

- List of chargers not up to date
- Model Y RWD missing from options
- Inaccurate due to inability to set WPM
- Limited to 400 Wh/mi for Model 3, inaccurate when towing
- Does not account for vehicle model, affecting range estimates

**Requested features**

- Waypoint feature for return trips
- Include charging time at each stop
- Store recent searches and favorites
- Show estimated percentage at each supercharger
- Calculate travel time including charge time


### Charge Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charge-key/id6496853294)

This platform allows you to unlock, lock, and start your vehicle remotely. It offers hands-free unlocking upon approach and navigation to your vehicle's location. The app prioritizes user privacy by not storing personal information and receiving data directly from the vehicle.

**Highlights:** Hands-free vehicle unlocking, Remote locking and starting, Vehicle location navigation, Privacy-focused data handling, Global accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Replug free?

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

### Is Charge Key free?

Charge Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Replug or Charge Key?

Replug is rated higher. Replug averages 4.5 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Charge Key averages 3.8 from 32 ratings.

### Do Replug or Charge Key have ads?

Neither Replug nor Charge Key shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Replug or Charge Key?

Replug ships an update every 2 months, and Charge Key every 3 weeks. Most recently, Replug was updated on August 30, 2026 and Charge Key on September 13, 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.*