Comparison

ChargedUp vs Lyte

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

Head to head
About

ChargedUp

This app provides on-demand portable power bank rentals across Europe. Find convenient rental stations in cafes, bars, and transit hubs to charge your device on the go. Rent, charge, and return easily at any station in the network.

Highlights
  • Find nearby stations with live availability
  • Rent portable power banks
  • Charge devices instantly
  • Return power banks to any station
  • Multiple device cables included
  • Fast, reliable charging on the go
Features
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ChargedUp - Your On-Demand Power Bank Network Discover the future of mobile charging. ChargedUp is Europe's leading portable power bank rental network, available at hundreds of locations across the continent. WHAT IS CHARGEDUP? Tired of your phone dying when you need it most? ChargedUp offers premium portable power banks available for instant rental at convenient stations located in cafes, bars, shops, transit hubs, and other popular venues. Rent one when you need it, return it anywhere when you're done. HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Open the ChargedUp app to find your nearest station 2. Tap your card and rent a battery 3. Charge your device instantly with the included high-speed cables 4. Return the power bank to any station on our growing network PREMIUM FEATURES • Find nearby stations with live availability in real-time • Multiple device cables included with every rental • Fast, reliable charging on the go • Flexible rental periods tailored to your needs • Smart spending controls to manage your budget WHERE CAN I RENT? ChargedUp stations are strategically located at: • Coffee shops and cafes • Bars and restaurants • Retail stores and shopping centers • Transport hubs and stations • Hotels and hospitality venues • And many more locations We're constantly expanding our network and always looking for new partnership opportunities. SIMPLE PRICING • Transparent pay-as-you-go rates • Daily spending caps for peace of mind • No hidden fees or long-term contracts • Easy session returns through the app SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Questions? Contact us directly through the app or visit www.chargedup.green Download ChargedUp today and never worry about battery life again.

About

Lyte

Never worry about a dead phone again. Rent a portable charger from a network of stations and return it at any other station in the city. Ideal for travel or when you're out and about.

Highlights
  • Rent portable chargers
  • Return at any station
  • 5000mAh power
  • iOS charging cables included
  • Map view to find stations
  • Available in Los Angeles and London
Features
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Ever go out having fun but nervous about phone almost dying? Ever travel to a different city but forgot your charger? With Lyte, you won't ever have to worry about this again! Lyte allows you to rent a portable charger and return from any charging stations in the city. What is Lyte? Lyte provides a network of stations where you can rent and return a portable phone charger anywhere in the city. These chargers come with 5000mAh of power and cables for iOS devices. How does Lyte work? 1. Open Lyte app and find charging stations close to you. 2. Scan QR code on charging station to release a portable charger. 3. Use the right cable to charge your phone. 4. Push the portable charger back into an open slot on any charging station across the map. Where can I find Lyte? You can find Lyte charging stations by accessing the map view in the app and locate the stations near you. We are currently available in Los Angeles, US and London, UK with plans to expand to 10+ major cities in the world by the end of 2020. If you are interested in having a Lyte charging station near you, please email us at contact@lyte.city :) How much do I pay? Lyte charges $1 or £1 / 30 mins depending on your location. If a portable charger is not returned in 24 hours, we will charge a flat fee of 29.90 or £29.90 loss fee and terminate the order on your phone. After that, the portable charger is yours to keep.

Screenshots

ChargedUp4 screens
Lyte4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChargedUp at 4.6 against Lyte's 3.5. ChargedUp also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (121 vs 16). Lyte's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChargedUp holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargedUp has 121 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ChargedUp's written reviews are positive against 37% of Lyte's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargedUp ships an update every 2 months, Lyte every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ChargedUp versus Lyte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargedUpLyte
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121 ratings) — better3.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better36.8% of reviews
Number of ratings121 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnovate Energy Solutions LtdLyte Charging Inc

Customer experience

ChargedUp

All ratings121 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative50.5%

Lyte

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.2%

Bugs and requests

ChargedUp

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Login screen shows 'hmm log in' error with no login option
  • App crashes after entering phone number for verification
  • Phone number validation rejects valid UK and international numbers
  • QR code scanner fails to function properly
  • Payment processing errors with ApplePay and card payments
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  • Server errors during transaction attempts
  • App window won't close after sending support emails
  • Machines offline or unresponsive at stations
  • Machines reject power banks despite showing available slots
  • Charging continues after power bank is returned
  • Faulty power banks that don't charge or charge minimally
  • Incorrect time tracking showing extended rental periods
  • App shows stations as available when they are not
  • Different sized battery packs incompatible with some machines
  • Duplicate charges being applied to accounts

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update map with real-time accurate station locations
  • Add email-based authentication instead of SMS only
  • Implement notifications before hourly charges occur
  • Display clear pricing information at all stations
  • Add standardized battery pack sizes across all locations
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  • Create public listing of all station locations
  • Implement automatic charging stop when returned
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app performance and stability
  • Expand to non-bar locations (cafes, restaurants, airports)
  • Add support for international phone numbers
  • Provide better visibility on battery pack compatibility

Lyte

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ChargedUp

No in-app purchases

None

Lyte

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargedUp free?
ChargedUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyte free?
Lyte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChargedUp or Lyte?
ChargedUp is rated higher. ChargedUp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Lyte averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.
Do ChargedUp or Lyte have ads?
Neither ChargedUp nor Lyte shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargedUp or Lyte?
ChargedUp ships an update every 2 months, and Lyte every 6 months. Most recently, ChargedUp was updated on September 19, 2026 and Lyte on June 1, 2026.

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