Loop EV Charging Network vs R
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.
R
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Information at your fingertips! This app gives you direct access to your account balance, location and contract information. It also gives you the ability to store and process payment and request service work and deliveries directly through the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Loop EV Charging Network at monthly against R's every 6 months. R's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads, 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.
Loop EV Charging Network ships an update monthly, R every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Loop EV Charging Network | R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (937 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 937 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loop Incorporated | Rural Computer Consultants, Inc. |
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
R
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Loop EV Charging Network
No in-app purchases
R
No in-app purchases
