Beam vs Buzz Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beam
This app provides access to electric scooters for urban transportation, offering a fun, affordable, and eco-friendly way to travel. It allows users to easily find, unlock, and ride scooters for commuting, exploring, or leisure.
- Electric scooter sharing
- Find and unlock scooters
- Affordable urban transport
- Eco-friendly travel
- Fun and convenient
- Location-based services
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“Wherever you’re headed - Beam there.” At Beam, we want to help cities flow better for everyone. We’re reimagining urban transport - replacing car trips with something cleaner, smarter, and way more fun. As one of the leading micro mobility platforms across Asia Pacific and beyond, Beam is already helping people in 80+ cities in 7 countries move more freely. Riding a Beam is affordable, convenient and much better for the environment. Oh, and did we mention it’s really fun? - whether you’re commuting, exploring, or just cruising with friends. No deposit. No traffic. No stress. Just tap, ride, and feel the flow. Why Beam? - Trusted by millions across the globe - Fast, flexible, and affordable - Better for the environment - And yes - it’s seriously fun How it works: 1. Download the app 2. Create your account 3. Find and unlock a Beam nearby 4. Check your local road rules 5. Enjoy the ride Wherever you’re going - Beam there Let’s help cities flow better. Together [Required Permissions] - Location: Location permission to find and use nearby Beam vehicles and provide parking location guidance - Camera: Camera permission to scan Beam device QR codes and take parking photos - Bluetooth: Bluetooth permission to rent and return Beam devices and related accessories (helmets) - Service notifications: To send you important service-related messages (updates to T&Cs, payment issues etc) [Optional Permissions] - Marketing Notifications: Permission to receive promotional messages *Optional permissions are only needed when using the relevant features. Other services can still be used even if these permissions are not granted.
Buzz Charge
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Get your power bank now and start to enjoy your day with Buzz Charge! Charge your device on the go with our shared power banks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Beam at every 3 weeks against Buzz Charge's every 5 months. Buzz Charge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Beam ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzz Charge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beam | Buzz Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 276 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | APAC ESCOOTERS PTE. LTD. | BUZZ CHARGE |
Bugs and requests
Beam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to end rides properly
- Incorrect location detection
- Billing and payment problems
- App login and account issues
Requested features
4 requests- Improved navigation and mapping
- More affordable pricing options
- Expanded service areas and coverage
- Better maintenance and reliability of scooters
Buzz Charge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beam
No in-app purchases
Buzz Charge
No in-app purchases









