Maxem Energy vs JD Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Maxem Energy
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Help accelerate the transition to a zero-emission world. Start smart charging your EV. With the Maxem Energy App we ensure that you charge your EV with as much sustainable energy as possible so that you hardly need those smelly power plants. *Create a profile and register your EV* Getting started is easy, just create a profile by registering your EV and Charge Card and let us do the magic. *Receive a push notification when you start charging* Once you start charging, we'll send you a push notification to verify your settings, such as your preferred charging status and departure time. *Optimize charging with renewable energy* We will soon be able to charge your EV as much as possible with sustainable energy based on the weather forecast, energy prices, your profile and your settings. *You and the world both benefit* In this way you help to support the acceleration of the energy transition and possibly also save on charging your EV. Note: Currently the Maxem Energy App only works on charging stations which are connected with Maxem Energy Cloud.
JD Charge
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JD Charge APP provides convenient and efficient charging solutions for electric vehicle drivers around the world. Through the APP, you can access all the charging points. With search, appointment, process monitoring, payment and other functions, you can start and control the charging process on the phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: JD Charge at every 2 days against Maxem Energy's every 2 months. JD Charge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Maxem Energy ships an update every 2 months, JD Charge every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maxem Energy | JD Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 โ better |
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| Size | 26 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Maxem Energy Solutions B.V | Guangzhou Youjiang Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Maxem Energy
No in-app purchases
JD Charge
No in-app purchases









