charge7 vs Austrian FlyNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
charge7
Rent a portable charger on the go in Vienna. Find nearby stations, scan a QR code to rent a power bank with built-in cables, and return it to any station. Payment is handled via credit/debit cards or Alipay.
- Rent portable power banks
- Find nearby rental stations
- Integrated charging cables (Apple, USB-C, Micro USB)
- QR code rental system
- Return to any station
- Credit/debit card payment
- Alipay top-up with credits
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On the road and the battery is empty? Desperately asking if someone has a charging cable with them and if there is a power outlet nearby? This has happened to us far too often... That's why we're building a powerbank sharing network in Vienna. What is charge7? Charge7 is a Viennese startup. Simply rent a powerbank to charge your smartphone in the restaurant or on the road. Each charge7powerbank comes with Apple, USB-C and Micro USB cable. So you don't need your own. You can return the charge7powerbank any station near you, which you can find in the app. How does it work? Open the charge7app to find the closest station next to you. Scan the QR code on the station to rent a power bank. Plug in using the cable included and charge on the go. Return the power bank to any station shown on the map. Where can I find charge7? We are working together with popular bars, cafes, shops and many more. We are always looking for new and exciting venues to partner with. Drop us a message in the app and tell us where you would like to see us next. How do I pay? Choose one of our payment methods in the app. It is possible to use all kind of credit and debit cards for paying the rental fee. You can also to Top-Up using bank cards or AliPay and get free credits! Scan the QR code on the station and the power bank will pop out of it! Don’t worry! We cap your daily spending and remember you to return it. Our pricing is fully transparent and displayed in the app. If you choose to keep the power bank, you will be charged its purchase price. Got a question? Visit www.charge7.at or contact us via the app.
Austrian FlyNet
Stay connected while flying with this app. Send messages, check weather, and access flight information. Purchase internet access plans conveniently before your flight or use Miles & More to redeem for connectivity.
- Unlimited connectivity options
- Flight connection information
- Destination weather forecasts
- Purchase in-flight internet access
- Redeem Miles & More for internet
- Save user details for faster access
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This app was developed in cooperation with Deutsche Telekom AG. Deutsche Telekom AG is the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and provides the Internet Access on board. EXPERIENCE UNLIMITED CONNECTIVITY Send your precise arrival time to your family on WhatsApp, email your colleagues or check the weather at your final destination. With Austrian FlyNet® your communication options are simply limitless. COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO AUSTRIAN FLYNET®, DISCOVER: • Information and services related to your connecting flights • Destination recommendations • Current weather forecasts for your destination AUSTRIAN FLYNET® INTERNET ACCESS ON BOARD Choose from the current Austrian FlyNet® and Lufthansa FlyNet® tariffs: • Stay connected with friends, family and colleagues • Send emails with file attachments • Surf quickly and securely • Access your company's Virtual Private Network (VPN) PURCHASE AUSTRIAN FLYNET® ACCESS CONVENIENTLY IN ADVANCE VIA THE APP Board, take off and start surfing without delay: from now on you can choose and purchase the Internet access that suits your requirements for your upcoming flight via the app while you are still on the ground. The access is valid for the calendar year of the purchase and the three subsequent calendar years and can only be used once. MILES & MORE Log in to the app to use the comfort feature. Redeem your miles to obtain internet access. SAVE YOUR DETAILS Store your data to make using Austrian FlyNet® and the on-board Internet even faster. Store your preferred payment method, to purchase connectivity using Direct Pay. Access your saved vouchers to redeem them and access the Internet. We will be continually expanding the functions of our app. We would be pleased to receive your feedback on this. You can reach out to us under inflight@telekom.de
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: charge7 at 100% against Austrian FlyNet's 40%. charge7 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
charge7 ships an update every 2 months, Austrian FlyNet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | charge7 | Austrian FlyNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JZ Mobile Payment Services GmbH | Austrian Airlines AG |
Customer experience
charge7
Austrian FlyNet
In-app purchases
charge7
No in-app purchases
Austrian FlyNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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