CaringCharge vs Charge Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CaringCharge
This app helps optimize battery charging for iPhones and iPads using HomeKit outlets and Shortcuts automation. It offers modes to stop charging at specific percentages, extending battery lifespan.
- Optimized Battery Charging
- HomeKit integration
- Shortcuts App automation
- Custom charging modes
- 80% charge cutoff
- Multiple device support
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Will improve battery life with 'Optimized Battery Charging'. You can optimize battery charging on iPad (Of course on iPhone) which have no 'Optimized Battery Charging' ! The outlet works with Apple HomeKit is necessary to use this App. Available the auto launch with automation of the Shortcuts App. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334) Set the Auto launch when connected to power is as following ... (Shortcuts App -> Automation -> '+' on upper right edge -> Create Personal Automation -> Charger -> Is Connected-> Next->Add Action -> Apps -> CaringCharge -> Next-> Turn off 'Ask Before Running' -> Done). Then Long tap 'Caring' or 'Normal' button on the CaringCharge App (Yellow line will be drawn around it). Need user confirmation when the device is locked (the specification of the iOS). In a word, this App is semi- automatic version of iOS standard function 'Optimized Battery Charging'. You can set as you like because of 'non full auto' settings (e.g. In 'Normal' and 'Cut at 80%' mode, the App stops charging at 80% without restarting to 100%). The App is developed because 'Optimized Battery Charging' on iOS 13 is not work appropriately in the circumstance on the developer. 'Caring' mode suspend charging when reached to about 80% capacity, afterwards restart at the time set. 'Normal' mode simply charge until reaching the capacity set. Difference is if the App restart charging. In-App-Purchase supports multiple devices in home and multiple homes. At first glance, the App works without In- App- Purchase in those condition, but doesn't. In-App-Purchase also includes removing Ad. , so it's suitable for devices which have more smaller display (e.g. iPhone 5s, SE ...). While the activity indicator beside the 'App Status' red colored, the App is updating the Homekit settings. Keep the App foreground during activity indicator colored. '80% cut-off Normal Charge Mode' is very suitable for storing the devices, because batteries are damaged depending on the duration of full capacity and nevertheless damaged seriously if empty. (The latest version of the Shortcuts App is superior about this function.) Connect charger to the outlet work with HomeKit, please. Lower current (not faster) charger is better in terms of battery damage. The App is not tested with wireless charger. The battery is burdened more. But if request, will develop correspondence to wireless charger. The App can't work on background due to restriction of iOS. So this App can't control charging completely, but execute as ideal as possible. It's almost impossible to stop charging at 100% or 80% (on 'Caring' mode) capacity finally due to restriction of iOS, so the App send notification especially with sound on the situation. (Works well with the Shortcuts App set to turn off the outlet at the level of the capacity each.) 'Optimized Battery Charging' is recommended to 'Off' not to conflict with this App. (Settings -> Battery -> Battery Health -> ) Tips for 2 'Auto' mode is in the notice which appear when manipulate the switch. To resister smart plug, please use Apple genuine 'Home' App. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208724 (For the user who uses the device supported until iOS 9) On iOS 9, please use appropriate App which works with Apple HomeKit, because of not available 'Home' App.
Charge Security
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• Charge Security is one of the best anti theft alarm security app for your iPhone or iPad. • Includes powerful functions to protect your device from thieves. •This app will keep the thieves away! You can always protect your device without fear. • Do you know how it feels to go to a restaurant and put your device on the table, and after a couple of minutes it’s gone? Or if you are at work and put your device in charge and then it’s stolen? If you are not watching your device while you are busy, and you are afraid of thieves, then this app may have a solution for you! HOW IT WORKS? Just start protection mode, and when your device detects a motion or power unplugged, it will activate the alarm. MOTION DETECTION: When your device moved, the motion sensor will activate the alarm. So, this will keep the thieves away. POWER UNPLUG DETECTION: When your device will disconnect from power, the alarm will be activated. So, this will keep the thieves away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CaringCharge at every 3 months against Charge Security's every 16 months. 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.
CaringCharge ships an update every 3 months, Charge Security every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CaringCharge | Charge Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuji Nagata | Mehmet Bayram |
In-app purchases
CaringCharge
No in-app purchases
Charge Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
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