Smart Charge vs UpCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Charge
This app helps electric vehicle owners find and manage charging stations. It categorizes stations as public, semi-public, or private, catering to various user needs and access levels.
- Find public charging stations
- Manage semi-public charging
- Access private charging
- Supports various station types
- EV charging network information
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Smart Charge supports three types of charging stations: Public: Charging stations that can be viewed and used by any EV drivers based on the EV charging network agreement. E.g: Municipalities, Retailers, Restaurant, Hotels… Semi-Public: Group of charging stations that can be used by a limited group of EV drivers. E.g. Companies with employees, Apartment with shared charging stations. Private: Charging stations that can only be used by one EV Driver. E.g. Tenant or Landlord which use a shared parking environment with specific parking space. https://www.smart-charge.com.au
UpCharge
Find and book EV charging stations across Australia. Monitor your charging sessions remotely, track expenses, and receive real-time updates. Enjoy a seamless charging experience with advance booking to avoid waiting.
- Find EV charging stations
- Book chargers in advance
- Monitor charging sessions remotely
- Track charging expenses
- Real-time charging updates
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UpCharge is Australia's premier charging solution. NEW: Book your charger in advance—no more waiting! Use our app to: - Find EV charging stations, charge on the run! - Find the fastest EV charger around, how nice is that! - Monitor your charging sessions remotely using your phone. - Track charging expenses easily. - Get realtime charging updates. Learn more at: https://www.evup.com.au For any additional questions, please contact us at: charge@evup.com.au
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Charge at 33% against UpCharge's 0%. UpCharge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Smart Charge ships an update every 2 months, UpCharge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Charge | UpCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saascharge Inc | EVUp PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Smart Charge
UpCharge
In-app purchases
Smart Charge
No in-app purchases
UpCharge
No in-app purchases
