Loop EV Charging Network vs Charge Key
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 Key
This platform allows you to unlock, lock, and start your vehicle remotely. It offers hands-free unlocking upon approach and navigation to your vehicle's location. The app prioritizes user privacy by not storing personal information and receiving data directly from the vehicle.
- Hands-free vehicle unlocking
- Remote locking and starting
- Vehicle location navigation
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Global accessibility
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Access and charge your vehicle with Charge Key. Charge Key is a platform designed to easily unlock, lock, and start your vehicle. Setup hands-free unlock to simply approach the vehicle to unlock and begin driving. Don’t remember where your vehicle is? Open Charge Key to navigate to the vehicle’s location. Before your access has expired, verify you have collected all of your belongings! Privacy: • Charge Key does not store information that is linked to you. • Charge Key doesn't need to be open on your phone — data comes directly from the vehicle. • Charge Key works wherever in the world you drive. Charge Key was made by Tesla enthusiasts and is not endorsed by Tesla, Inc in any way. Terms & Conditions: https://www.chargekey.app/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.chargekey.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
Loop EV Charging Network and Charge Key both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Charge Key's written reviews are positive against 9% of Loop EV Charging Network's. Loop EV Charging Network's advantage is ratings volume (937 vs 32) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Loop EV Charging Network against 3.8 for Charge Key. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop EV Charging Network has 937 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Loop EV Charging Network's written reviews are positive against 46% of Charge Key's.
Loop EV Charging Network ships an update monthly, Charge Key every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | Charge Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (937 ratings) | 3.8 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 937 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Loop Incorporated | ChargeKey, LLC |
Customer experience
Loop EV Charging Network
Charge Key
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 Key
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases
Charge Key
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Loop EV Charging Network free?
Is Charge Key free?
Which has better reviews, Loop EV Charging Network or Charge Key?
Do Loop EV Charging Network or Charge Key have ads?
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