Chargie vs MCE Sync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chargie
This app provides access to a large network of electric vehicle charging stations. Users can initiate and stop charging sessions, monitor charging progress in real-time, and manage their accounts conveniently.
- Access charging stations
- Start/end charge sessions
- Real-time charging updates
- Account management
- Vast charging network
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Chargie is building the most intelligent, reliable EV charging network by a mile. The Chargie mobile app allows you to access our vast network of charging stations, start and end a charge, receive real-time charging updates, and manage your account from anywhere.
MCE Sync
Automate your electric vehicle charging to leverage the cheapest and cleanest energy available on the grid. Earn cash rewards for charging during specific low-carbon events.
- Automated EV charging
- Cheapest energy utilization
- Cleanest energy utilization
- Cash sign-up bonus
- Monthly cash rewards
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The MCE Sync app helps you automate your EV charging at home to use the least expensive and cleanest energy on the grid. Download the app and charge your EV to receive a $50 sign-up bonus. You can earn $10 a month in additional cash by charging during low-carbon events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chargie at 4.8 against MCE Sync's 4.6. Chargie also leads on ratings volume (811 vs 198) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). MCE Sync's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads 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.
Chargie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 811 and 198 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Chargie's written reviews are positive against 38% of MCE Sync's.
Chargie ships an update every 3 months, MCE Sync every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chargie | MCE Sync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (811 ratings) — better | 4.6 (198 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 811 — better | 198 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chargie LLC | MCE Clean Energy |
Customer experience
Chargie
MCE Sync
Bugs and requests
Chargie
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable QR code scanning
- Inconsistent charging sessions
- Billing issues and hidden fees
Requested features
4 requests- More charging locations
- Flexible pricing options
- Improved app stability
- Seamless account management
MCE Sync
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chargie
No in-app purchases
MCE Sync
No in-app purchases
