NORTHE vs Mer Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NORTHE
This app provides access to a vast network of electric vehicle charging stations across Europe and the Nordics. Easily search, find, filter, plan, charge, and pay for your EV charging needs all within a single application. It supports various payment methods and allows account sharing for added convenience.
- Access thousands of charging stations
- Search, filter, and plan routes
- Hassle-free payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card)
- Share account and payment method
- View prices before charging
- Optimize routes with car integration
- Track charging sessions
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Get ready for a new way to charge your electric vehicle! With the Northe charging solution, you have access to thousands of charging stations from over 100 charging operators across borders, in one app. Whether you're planning a road trip or just running errands around town, you can search, find, filter, plan, charge, and pay directly in the app. Northe offers hassle-free payments. Choose your way to pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or simply add your credit card once and then you're good to go. Do you want to share your account with your family and or friends? No problems, In the Northe app you can share an account and payment method with others. Before starting a session, you will always be able to see the prices beforehand, no matter which one of our 345 thousand charging points throughout the Nordics and Europe. Not sure when or where to charge? Add your car to the Northe app. With our partner Enode, we optimize you to ur route plan even better, as well as enable you to see the current status of the charging session. In the filter function, you can easily search where to charge, what plug type, charging operator, and at what speed of the chargers you wish. Gone are the days of worrying about finding a charging station or dealing with complicated payment methods. In the Northe charging app, you can always see and track your charging sessions. Driving and charging in business? No problem! We have a solution for companies driving electric as well. Please get in touch with us at hello@northe.app, and we will help you with your company car. With Northe, you can charge your car on the go throughout the Nordics and in Europe, hassle-free. So why wait? Join the electric vehicle revolution and experience the convenience of Northe today! Charge your next adventure.
Mer Connect
Locate and manage EV charging stations across Sweden and Norway. Find available chargers, start and stop charging sessions, and view your charging history. Offers drop-in charging or a free account for enhanced features and lower prices.
- Find charging stations
- Filter by connector type/power
- Start/stop charging
- View charging history
- Download receipts
- 24/7 customer support
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With Mer Connect, you can easily charge within Mer's extensive charging network across Sweden and Norway. Through partnerships with other operators, there are always available charging stations nearby. Choose Drop-in for fast and convenient charging, or create a free Mer account for lower prices, access to charging history, and CarPlay support. With Mer Connect you can: - Quickly find the right charger The app and CarPlay provides a clear map with all charging points from Mer and other operators. See which ones are available and filter by connector type or power. - Start charging seamlessly Start with the app or a charge key. Get real-time battery status and notification upon completion. - View charge history and receipts After charging, you can view detailed information and download receipt. - Contact customer service 24/7 We're here for you – around the clock, all year round! If you encounter any problems, our customer service is just a phone call away. Welcome to Mer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NORTHE at 3.0 against Mer Connect's 1.6. NORTHE also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 22%). Mer Connect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported 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.
NORTHE holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of NORTHE's written reviews are positive against 22% of Mer Connect's.
NORTHE ships an update every 9 days, Mer Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NORTHE | Mer Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.6 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charge4Go AB | Mer |
Customer experience
NORTHE
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In-app purchases
NORTHE
No in-app purchases
Mer Connect
No in-app purchases







