PowReady vs Joos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowReady
This app connects you to a network of portable chargers across Europe. Find a charging hub, rent a charger with integrated cables, and power up your device on the move. Return the charger to any hub when finished.
- Find nearest charging hubs
- Rent portable chargers
- Integrated charging cables
- Charge on the move
- Return to any hub
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PowReady is Europe’s most convenient mobile charging network! Running low on battery but don’t have a charger or the time to wait to charge? PowReady provides portable chargers with all the cables you need to charge and stay on the go without interrupting your day. Simply find your nearest charging hub in the app, scan the QR code, grab the charger with the blue blinking light and charge on the move – just drop back the charger at any PowReady hub when you’re done. Download the app today and make running out of battery a thing of the past! If you have any questions, visit our website www.powready.com or contact us through the app.
Joos
Never worry about a dead phone again. This app helps you find nearby charging stations to power up your device on the go. Simply scan a QR code, charge, and return the device at your convenience.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Scan QR code to rent
- Charge on the move
- Flexible return options
- Discover promotions
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Joos Power provides the ultimate solution to your phone running out of battery whilst you’re on the move. The service is simple; find your nearest station, scan the QR code, charge on the move, and return at a time and place convenient for you – all through our easy-to-use app. Download today and never worry about a dead phone ruining your day again & discover all sorts of promotions and added extras
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PowReady at 100% against Joos's 53%. PowReady also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Joos's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.
PowReady holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joos has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PowReady's written reviews are positive against 53% of Joos's.
PowReady ships an update every 6 weeks, Joos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowReady | Joos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 52.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Powready | Silcs Solutions Ltd |
Customer experience
PowReady
Joos
Bugs and requests
PowReady
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Joos
Reported bugs
14 issues- Charger lead faulty
- Return didn't work properly
- First battery did not charge
- Power bank did not charge phone
- Machine took money but didn't work
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- Chargers not working
- Charged as if not returned
- Power bank ran out of charge quickly
- Power bank didn't charge phone
- No charge in the power bank
- Charger cable needs to be pushed
- App requires internet and battery to sign up
- Map not accurate for station locations
- Charging ports everywhere now
Requested features
7 requests- Improve charging speed
- Offer better value for money
- Provide an exchange option for faulty cables
- Make pricing clearer in the app
- Support fast charging
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- Make charging stations more available
- Invest in better quality power banks
In-app purchases
PowReady
No in-app purchases
Joos
No in-app purchases
