Loop EV Charging Network vs ChargeLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Loop EV Charging Network
Locate EV charging stations, check availability in real-time, and initiate charging sessions. This app helps you manage your electric vehicle charging expenses efficiently.
- Find charging stations
- Check station availability
- Start charging sessions
- Control charging expenses
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Loop EV Charger: Find, Charge, Pay Loop makes electric vehicle charging simple. Locate nearby charging stations, check real-time availability, and start your session directly from your phone, with no guesswork and no wasted trips. Why drivers choose Loop: • Find stations fast. Browse charging locations on an interactive map and see which chargers are open, in use, or out of service. • Start charging in seconds. Select a charger, confirm, and plug in. Your session begins right from the app. • Stay in control of your spending. Track charging costs and review your session history so you always know what you’re paying for. • Charge with confidence. Get clear status updates throughout your session, from start to finish. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or charging at home, Loop gives you a reliable, transparent way to power your drive. Download Loop today and take charge of your EV charging experience.
ChargeLab
This app provides technology for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It offers adaptable hardware and software solutions designed for ease of use by individuals, businesses, and government entities.
- EV charging infrastructure management
- Hardware solutions
- Software solutions
- Adaptable for various users
- Easy to use
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ChargeLab specializes in technology for managing EV charging infrastructure. We offer hardware and software solutions that are easy to use and adaptable for individuals, businesses, and governments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Loop EV Charging Network at 3.8 against ChargeLab's 3.2. ChargeLab's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Loop EV Charging Network holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Loop EV Charging Network's written reviews are positive against 35% of ChargeLab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Loop EV Charging Network ships an update monthly, ChargeLab every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | ChargeLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better | 3.2 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop Incorporated | ChargeLab |
Customer experience
Loop EV Charging Network
ChargeLab
User reviews
Loop EV Charging Network
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless charging experience
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Reliable charging sessions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable chargers
- 💰 Expensive activation and charging fees
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🕰️ Slow charging speeds
ChargeLab
From 27 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Seamless user experience
- 👍 Reliable public & private charging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable network/chargers
- 🐛 Conflicting pricing information
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 App less functional than manufacturer's
- 🐛 Risk of breaking charging station
Bugs and requests
Loop EV Charging Network
Reported bugs
3 issues- Chargers not working or going offline
- App showing incorrect charging status
- Billing issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to rename/label chargers
- Notifications when charging is complete
- Improved app stability and reliability
ChargeLab
Reported bugs
18 issues- Conflicting pricing information
- CCS stations inoperable but listed as available
- App pushed a bug that broke charging station
- Charger database outdated
- Latest update eliminated recording charging history
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- Loses login credentials after every update
- Chargers are always offline
- App does not work as scheduled
- Charge history only shows first 2 days
- App never seems to know when charging or how much electricity used
- App shows charging history with respect to connection time, not actual charging time
- Chargers never work at apartment building
- QR code not found
- Code never sent for registration
- User does not exist error during registration
- Charger stuck on preparing and needs reset
- Low voltage or nothing happening with charger
- App shows scheduled charging when Ivy app shows actual status
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to add total spent for home charging
- Export data via excel or pdf
- Real-time tracking with a Widget
- Charging curve display
- Vehicle charge percentage display
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- Credits via bank transfer or PayPal
- Search by address functionality
- Option to submit new chargers
- Ability to enter electricity rates for cost calculation
- Display charge rate or amps
- Notifications when charging is complete
- Save favorite charge location
- Link multiple emails/phone numbers to one account
- More home charger history and stats
- Ability to start/stop charger remotely
- Disable/enable charger remotely when on vacation
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases
ChargeLab
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loop EV Charging Network free?
Is ChargeLab free?
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