Loop EV Charging Network vs Charge Smart MA
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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Only the Loop EV Charger app allows you to find charging spots stations, see if they’re available and start charging. Connect to Loop and control your expenses on EV charger.
Charge Smart MA
Manage your electric vehicle charging and potentially save money. Connect your National Grid account and link your vehicle or charger to enroll in the program.
- Connect National Grid account
- Link vehicle or charger
- Enroll in charging program
- Manage EV charging
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Download the National Grid Charge Smart app. Connect your National Grid account. Connect your vehicle or charger using your existing manufacturer login details to enroll in the program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Charge Smart MA at 4.7 against Loop EV Charging Network's 3.8. Charge Smart MA also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 9%). Loop EV Charging Network's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Charge Smart MA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 937 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Loop EV Charging Network's written reviews are positive against 37% of Charge Smart MA's.
Loop EV Charging Network ships an update monthly, Charge Smart MA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | Charge Smart MA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (937 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 937 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop Incorporated | National Grid plc |
Customer experience
Loop EV Charging Network
Charge Smart MA
User reviews
Loop EV Charging Network
From 937 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
Charge Smart MA
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Great for savings
- 📊 Provides good insight into charging costs
- 🤑 Earning rebates is appreciated
- 👍 Pleasantly surprised by the app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and sync issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with vehicle access
- 🤯 Confusing UI changes and lack of transparency
- 🚫 Lack of support for certain vehicle models
- 🔋 Draining 12v battery constantly
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
Charge Smart MA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Rebates screen has no exit option
- Charging times not showing up correctly
- Login and authentication issues
- Incompatibility with certain vehicle models
Requested features
4 requests- Breakdown of monthly energy usage and costs
- Ability to link e-bill from within the app
- More detailed charging data and analytics
- Support for additional home charger brands
In-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases
Charge Smart MA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loop EV Charging Network free?
Is Charge Smart MA free?
Which has better reviews, Loop EV Charging Network or Charge Smart MA?
Do Loop EV Charging Network or Charge Smart MA have ads?
Which is updated more often, Loop EV Charging Network or Charge Smart MA?
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