# ChargeCore vs ChargeLab

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChargeLab at fortnightly against ChargeCore's every 2 months. ChargeLab also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2). ChargeCore's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 3.0 for ChargeCore against 3.1 for ChargeLab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargeLab has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChargeCore ships an update every 2 months, ChargeLab fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChargeCore | ChargeLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargecore/id1525515471/reviews) | **[3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargelab/id1566145524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 90 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Powercore Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494547082) | [ChargeLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431036285) |

## What reviewers say

### ChargeCore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargecore/id1525515471)

Locate electric vehicle charging stations with advanced filtering options. This app offers smart navigation, multiple payment methods including credit card, and real-time charging status monitoring. Track your charging history and view user reviews.

**Highlights:** Filter by operator, connector, and power, Smart navigation to stations, In-app payment via card, Multiple charging start methods, Real-time charging status, Charging statistics and history, View user reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChargeLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargelab/id1566145524)

This app provides technology for managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It offers adaptable hardware and software solutions designed for ease of use by individuals, businesses, and government entities.

**Highlights:** EV charging infrastructure management, Hardware solutions, Software solutions, Adaptable for various users, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward to use
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Seamless user experience
- 👍 Reliable public & private charging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable network/chargers
- 🐛 Conflicting pricing information
- 🐛 Overpriced
- 🐛 App less functional than manufacturer's
- 🐛 Risk of breaking charging station

**Reported bugs**

- Conflicting pricing information
- CCS stations inoperable but listed as available
- App pushed a bug that broke charging station
- Charger database outdated
- Latest update eliminated recording charging history

**Requested features**

- Ability to add total spent for home charging
- Export data via excel or pdf
- Real-time tracking with a Widget
- Charging curve display
- Vehicle charge percentage display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChargeCore free?

ChargeCore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChargeLab free?

ChargeLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ChargeCore or ChargeLab?

ChargeLab is rated higher. ChargeCore averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ChargeLab averages 3.1 from 25 ratings.

### Do ChargeCore or ChargeLab have ads?

Neither ChargeCore nor ChargeLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChargeCore or ChargeLab?

ChargeCore ships an update every 2 months, and ChargeLab fortnightly. Most recently, ChargeCore was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChargeLab on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*