ChargeUp Driver App vs 7Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargeUp Driver App
This application serves as the driver interface for a specific electric vehicle charging network. It allows users to connect with and manage their charging sessions within that network.
- EV charging network interface
- Driver management
- Charging session control
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ChargeUp Driver App is the driver interface to the ChargeUp network.
7Charge
Find, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations with ease. This app uses location services to show available stations, their power levels, and accessibility. Start charging sessions via QR code or station ID and monitor your progress in real-time.
- Location-based EV station search
- Real-time charge session monitoring
- QR code or station ID charging start
- Secure in-app payments
- Favorite charging locations
- Charging session history and receipts
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7Charge uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate electric vehicle charging stations based on location, station ID, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or entering the desired station ID in the app. With the 7Charge electric vehicle charging app, you can also: • Monitor your current charge sessions in real-time. • Get phone notifications as soon as your EV is finished charging. • Make secure payments. • Favorite locations that have easy access to your commonly used EV charging stations. • Receive an email receipt of your EV charging transactions. • View a history of past charging sessions. • Report drivers that abuse charging station use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 7Charge at 77% against ChargeUp Driver App's 12%. 7Charge also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). ChargeUp Driver App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
7Charge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 404 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of ChargeUp Driver App's written reviews are positive against 77% of 7Charge's.
ChargeUp Driver App ships an update every 2 months, 7Charge every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ChargeUp Driver App | 7Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (235 ratings) | 4.7 (404 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 235 | 404 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NovaCharge LLC | 7-Eleven, Inc. |
Customer experience
ChargeUp Driver App
7Charge
User reviews
ChargeUp Driver App
From 235 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to download and use
- 👍 Helpful and prompt customer service
- 💡 Ability to preload a set amount of money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy and unintuitive interface
- 🔒 Concerns about security and credit card information
- 💰 Overcharging and deceptive pricing
- 🔋 Slow charging speeds
- 📍 Limited charger locations and availability
7Charge
From 404 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast charging
- 👍 Convenient location
- 🚀 Charges quickly
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Clean and well-maintained
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 💰 High authorization hold
- 🔌 Slow charging speed
Bugs and requests
ChargeUp Driver App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Chargers not working or malfunctioning
- App crashing, freezing, or not registering charges properly
- Issues with adding funds and withdrawing unused balances
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with reliable payment methods (e.g., Apple Pay, PayPal)
- Provide more transparent pricing and charging information
- Improve map functionality to easily search for and locate chargers
- Streamline the user experience and make the app more intuitive
7Charge
Reported bugs
4 issues- Charging sessions disconnecting
- App issues with payment methods
- Charging stations not working
- Inaccurate charging speed information
Requested features
4 requests- Tap-to-pay option
- Rewards program integration
- Reservation system
- More charging stations needed
In-app purchases
ChargeUp Driver App
No in-app purchases
7Charge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChargeUp Driver App free?
Is 7Charge free?
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