Loop EV Charging Network vs 298
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.
298
Access campus information, discover exclusive events, and find special offers. Stay connected with campus updates and opportunities.
- Campus information access
- Exclusive event listings
- Special offers and deals
- Stay updated on campus news
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Download the 298 app to gain access to campus information, exclusive events, and offers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 298 at 5.0 against Loop EV Charging Network's 3.8. 298 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Loop EV Charging Network's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price, 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.
298 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop EV Charging Network has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Loop EV Charging Network ships an update monthly, 298 every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | 298 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Loop Incorporated | Hollywood Park Management LLC |
Customer experience
Loop EV Charging Network
298
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
298
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases
298
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loop EV Charging Network free?
Is 298 free?
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