ChargeLab vs HBpunch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargeLab
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.
- EV charging infrastructure management
- Hardware solutions
- Software solutions
- Adaptable for various users
- Easy to use
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ChargeLab specializes in technology for managing EV charging infrastructure. We offer hardware and software solutions that are easy to use and adaptable for individuals, businesses, and governments.
HBpunch
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HBpunch est une application mobile développée par ValkarTech, spécialement conçue pour le secteur du ménage. Elle permet de suivre précisément les heures de travail des employés en automatisant la présence sur les différents sites de maintenance. Principales caractéristiques : • Pointage d’entrée et de sortie : Avec une simple lecture (QR ou NFC), les employés enregistrent leur présence. • Feuilles de temps automatisées : Toutes les données de pointage sont centralisées et prêtes à être exportées. • Multi-sites : Gérez facilement plusieurs bâtiments ou clients simultanément. • Connexion sécurisée : Chaque employé dispose d'un identifiant unique. • Géolocalisation ou identification par code QR/NFC : Pour une validation rapide et fiable sur site. • Synchronisation avec la plateforme HBscan : Pour une gestion centralisée et un accès en temps réel aux données.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChargeLab at fortnightly against HBpunch's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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.
ChargeLab ships an update fortnightly, HBpunch every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ChargeLab | HBpunch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChargeLab | ValkarTech |
Bugs and requests
ChargeLab
Reported bugs
18 issues- 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
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- Loses login credentials after every update
- Chargers are always offline
- App does not work as scheduled
- Charge history only shows first 2 days
- App never seems to know when charging or how much electricity used
- App shows charging history with respect to connection time, not actual charging time
- Chargers never work at apartment building
- QR code not found
- Code never sent for registration
- User does not exist error during registration
- Charger stuck on preparing and needs reset
- Low voltage or nothing happening with charger
- App shows scheduled charging when Ivy app shows actual status
Requested features
17 requests- 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
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- Credits via bank transfer or PayPal
- Search by address functionality
- Option to submit new chargers
- Ability to enter electricity rates for cost calculation
- Display charge rate or amps
- Notifications when charging is complete
- Save favorite charge location
- Link multiple emails/phone numbers to one account
- More home charger history and stats
- Ability to start/stop charger remotely
- Disable/enable charger remotely when on vacation
- Dark mode option
HBpunch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChargeLab
No in-app purchases
HBpunch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChargeLab free?
Is HBpunch free?
Do ChargeLab or HBpunch have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChargeLab or HBpunch?
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