ChargeUp Driver App vs Plugzio
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.
Plugzio
Remotely control and monitor power outlets and EV charging stations. Manage access, track energy usage, and optimize costs for campuses, fleets, and smart buildings.
- Remote power outlet access
- EVSE management
- Usage tracking
- Access control
- Energy cost optimization
- Real-time monitoring
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Plugzio gives you remote access to power outlets and EVSEs—track usage, manage access, and optimize energy costs from your phone. Ideal for campuses, fleets, and smart buildings, Plugzio combines real-time monitoring, load management, and sustainability into one intuitive platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plugzio at none against ChargeUp Driver App's shown. Plugzio also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 12%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ChargeUp Driver App's advantage is ratings volume (234 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for ChargeUp Driver App against 1.9 for Plugzio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargeUp Driver App has 234 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of ChargeUp Driver App's written reviews are positive against 31% of Plugzio's.
ChargeUp Driver App ships an update every 2 months, Plugzio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargeUp Driver App | Plugzio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (234 ratings) | 1.9 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 30.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 234 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 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 | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NovaCharge LLC | Parkizio Technologies LTD |
Customer experience
ChargeUp Driver App
Plugzio
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
Plugzio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChargeUp Driver App
No in-app purchases
Plugzio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChargeUp Driver App free?
Is Plugzio free?
Which has better reviews, ChargeUp Driver App or Plugzio?
Do ChargeUp Driver App or Plugzio have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChargeUp Driver App or Plugzio?
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