chargeBIG vs SWLB LadeApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
chargeBIG
Easily find and unlock electric vehicle charging stations. Track your charging progress in real-time, monitor energy consumption, and receive email receipts after each session. Compatible with iPhone and iPod.
- Unlock charging points via QR code or ID
- Track charging process in real-time
- Monitor charged amount (kWh) and power (kW)
- Enter payment details and receive email receipts
- Find chargeBIG charging points
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With the chargeBIG app you can unlock chargeBIG charging points and track your charging process. - - - This is how charging with the chargeBIG app works: • Park your car at one of our chargeBIG charging points. • Unlock charging point: Scan the QR code on the plug of the charging point. Or enter the five-digit charging point ID. • Enter payment details: Enter your email address and choose a payment method. • Plug in the charging cable: Done, the charging process begins. • During the charging process, you can see the charged amount in kWh and the charging power in kW. • At the end of the charging process, we will send you a receipt by email. - - - You have questions, suggestions, complaints – or a particular request? We are looking forward to hearing from you: info@chargebig.com
SWLB LadeApp
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Mit dem E-Auto umweltschonend durch die Region Ludwigsburg: mit der SWLB LadeApp finden Sie die nächste freie Stromtankstelle der SWLB Mobilität GmbH und können bequem via App den Ladevorgang starten.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SWLB LadeApp at every 2 weeks against chargeBIG's every 2 months. chargeBIG's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.1). 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.
chargeBIG ships an update every 2 months, SWLB LadeApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | chargeBIG | SWLB LadeApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MAHLE chargeBIG GmbH | chargecloud GmbH |
In-app purchases
chargeBIG
No in-app purchases
SWLB LadeApp
No in-app purchases
