Comparison

ChargedUp vs Shelf Life

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

Shelf Life

Features
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I've been collecting games, comics, trading cards, and vinyl for years, and got tired of spreadsheets that never stayed up to date. Shelf Life is a free app for tracking a physical (or digital) collection across pretty much any type of collectible, with the social features that make you actually want to keep it updated. Adding items doesn't mean typing everything by hand. Type a title and hit Search, and it pulls cover art and metadata from real databases — IGDB for games, MusicBrainz for vinyl and CDs, and more depending on the type. There's also a barcode scanner for physical items, including a bulk-scan mode for adding a whole shelf at once. Every item gets a trading-card-style layout showing condition, completeness, and current market value pulled from live eBay listings — not a static price guide from years ago. There's a full trophy system, bronze through platinum, for milestones like your first item, collection size, rating items, and following other collectors — each one shows what percentage of collectors have earned it. Trophies add up to a collector level shown on your profile. It's social, not just a spreadsheet with extra steps: follow other collectors, see what they add in a live activity feed, react to their additions, and check leaderboards ranked by trophies, collection size, and value — plus a friends-only leaderboard if you'd rather compete with people you actually know. Search works across everyone's collection, not just yours — see who owns a title, how many people rated it, and the average rating, even for titles nobody's added yet. The shelf mosaic is the feature people screenshot most: your whole collection rendered as an actual shelf, spines lined up, styled like a real bookshelf photo. Filter it by type, year, or value, download it as an image, or share a live link. Set a target price on any wishlist item and get notified the moment it drops to or below that price on eBay. Shelf Life supports nine collectible types (games, comics, trading cards, vinyl, books, DVDs, CDs, consoles, and Funko Pops), installs to your home screen, imports from CSV or a connected Steam account, and exports everything back out whenever you want. It's free, and I'm actively still building on it — feedback is genuinely welcome, good or bad.

Screenshots

ChargedUp4 screens
Shelf Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shelf Life at every 2 days against ChargedUp's every 2 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

ChargedUp ships an update every 2 months, Shelf Life every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ChargedUp versus Shelf Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargedUpShelf Life
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperInnovate Energy Solutions LtdTAYLOR SAUNDERS

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

Shelf Life

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ChargedUp

No in-app purchases

None

Shelf Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargedUp free?
ChargedUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shelf Life free?
Shelf Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ChargedUp or Shelf Life have ads?
Neither ChargedUp nor Shelf Life shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargedUp or Shelf Life?
ChargedUp ships an update every 2 months, and Shelf Life every 2 days. Most recently, ChargedUp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shelf Life on September 21, 2026.

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