# Chargeway vs Ranger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chargeway at 48% against Ranger's 0%. Chargeway also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). Ranger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chargeway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chargeway holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chargeway has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Chargeway's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ranger's.

Chargeway ships an update every 3 weeks, Ranger every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chargeway | Ranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeway/id1434740229/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-ev-route-planner/id1629976493/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chargeway Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737855059) | [Jonas Varbrand Consulting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/379864909) |

## What reviewers say

### Chargeway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeway/id1434740229)

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations and plan trips. It displays real-time charger availability, estimates charging times, and offers route planning with multiple stops. Customize your experience by adding your EV and preferred charging networks.

**Highlights:** Plug-specific color-coded station map, Real-time charger availability, Charge time estimation, EV trip planner with multiple stops, Vehicle customization for charging, Station reviews and photos, One-click directions to stations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent trip planning
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔋 Accurate range and charging estimates
- 💡 Helpful charging station information
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires phone number to use
- 🐛 Connectivity and login issues
- 💡 Limited route customization options
- 🐛 Inaccurate or missing charging station data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to create an account
- Charging station information not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between miles and percentage for remaining range
- Improve charging station filters and sorting
- Allow adding multiple vehicles to a single account
- Integrate with in-car navigation systems


### Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-ev-route-planner/id1629976493)

Plan your electric vehicle road trips with this app. Visualize your battery range along the route, select preferred charging stations, and find your next stop directly in CarPlay. Customize your car's settings for accurate planning and ensure you always arrive with a charge buffer.

**Highlights:** Visualize battery range on map, Select preferred charging stops, Customize car settings, Find next charger on route, Filter chargers by network, CarPlay integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chargeway free?

Chargeway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ranger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chargeway or Ranger?

Chargeway is rated higher. Chargeway averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Ranger averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chargeway or Ranger have ads?

Neither Chargeway nor Ranger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chargeway or Ranger?

Chargeway ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ranger every 8 days. Most recently, Chargeway was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ranger on October 22, 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.*