Comparison

chargeBIG vs NOA EV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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: β€’ Park your car at one of our chargeBIG charging points. β€’ Unlock charging point: Scan the QR code on the plug of the charging point. Or enter the five-digit charging point ID. β€’ Enter payment details: Enter your email address and choose a payment method. β€’ Plug in the charging cable: Done, the charging process begins. β€’ During the charging process, you can see the charged amount in kWh and the charging power in kW. β€’ 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

About

NOA EV

Features
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NOA EV Costa Rica helps electric vehicle drivers charge with confidence while traveling across Costa Rica. The app gives EV drivers access to the NOA EV charging network, designed for travelers who want to enjoy Costa Rica’s beaches, mountains, parks, hotels, restaurants, and destinations with more peace of mind. Use the NOA EV Costa Rica app to find charging locations, view charger details, start charging sessions, and manage your charging activity from your phone. Features: Find EV charging locations across Costa Rica View charger information and availability Start and stop charging sessions Monitor your charging activity Pay securely through the app Travel more confidently with your electric vehicle NOA EV Costa Rica is built for electric mobility in Costa Rica, helping travelers and local EV drivers access convenient charging at selected destinations. Download NOA EV Costa Rica and make your EV journey easier.

Screenshots

chargeBIG4 screens
NOA EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NOA EV at fortnightly against chargeBIG's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

chargeBIG ships an update every 2 months, NOA EV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
chargeBIG versus NOA EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterchargeBIGNOA EV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size61 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAHLE chargeBIG GmbHD-LIGHT Group

In-app purchases

None

chargeBIG

No in-app purchases

None

NOA EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is chargeBIG free?
chargeBIG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOA EV free?
NOA EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do chargeBIG or NOA EV have ads?
Neither chargeBIG nor NOA EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, chargeBIG or NOA EV?
chargeBIG ships an update every 2 months, and NOA EV fortnightly. Most recently, chargeBIG was updated on October 3, 2026 and NOA EV on October 2, 2026.

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