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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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.
Charge Key
This app allows you to unlock, lock, and start your vehicle using your phone. It offers hands-free unlocking when you approach your car and can navigate you to its location if you've misplaced it. The platform prioritizes user privacy by not storing personal information.
- Unlock vehicle
- Lock vehicle
- Start vehicle
- Hands-free unlock
- Navigate to vehicle location
- Privacy focused
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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 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Charge Key's written reviews are positive against 10% of Loop EV Charging Network's. Charge Key also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 — 3.7 for Loop EV Charging Network against 3.7 for Charge Key. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% 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 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | Charge Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) | 3.7 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 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?
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