Comparison

FirstCharge vs ChargeGrid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Magenta Mobility

About

FirstCharge

Features

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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!

About

ChargeGrid

Features

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Chargegrid BT app allows you to scan Bluetooth Low Energy Chargegrid chargers and start/Stop charging sessions. BLE version: BLE 4.0 and onwards.

Screenshots

FirstCharge4 screens

ChargeGrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChargeGrid at every 6 days against FirstCharge's every 3 months. FirstCharge's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstCharge ships an update every 3 months, ChargeGrid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

FirstCharge versus ChargeGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	FirstCharge	ChargeGrid
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 6 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	41 MB	3 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHARIFY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED	MAGENTA EV SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

FirstCharge

No in-app purchases

None

ChargeGrid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstCharge free?

FirstCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ChargeGrid free?

ChargeGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do FirstCharge or ChargeGrid have ads?

Neither FirstCharge nor ChargeGrid shows ads.

Which is updated more often, FirstCharge or ChargeGrid?

FirstCharge ships an update every 3 months, and ChargeGrid every 6 days. Most recently, FirstCharge was updated on October 25, 2026 and ChargeGrid on October 6, 2026.