FirstCharge vs ChargePod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FirstCharge
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Enjoy a seamless charging experience with the FirstCharge App, best paired with our chargers located along the highways at popular destinations. • Locate an EV Charger - The app helps you find a suitable charger based on your location, vehicle, connector type, and the availability of charging stations. • Reserve a Charging Slot - Once you find a charger, you can reserve a charging slot for added convenience. • Charge effortlessly - Operate the charger using our slick interface designed to minimize friction. • Pay Seamlessly - Payment for your charging session is now super easy with our built-in wallet. Just add cash, and pay with a single tap!
ChargePod
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ChargePod app allows you to find charging station, Navigation to the station and charging to your Electric Vehicle. Most reliable charging app for your EV. Features: Registration: Easily register through your Mobile Number or direct login through your Google Account. Find Charging Station: Easily find different charging station from the app. Navigate: navigate to the nearest charging station. Wallet: Chargepod wallet to all your EV charging transaction with various features like UPI, Net Banking, Credit and Debit Cards. History: Easily track your billing as well as charging record Notification: Get notified about your wallet, Charging and Billing. Download the ChargePod app today to charge faster and drive further. Powered By NECELL EMOBILITY PRIVATE LIMITED
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FirstCharge at 11.0 against ChargePod's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FirstCharge | ChargePod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHARIFY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED | Kazam EV Tech Pvt. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
FirstCharge
No in-app purchases
ChargePod
No in-app purchases
