Bluespark vs NextGen Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Bluespark
Connect to your tuning device to manage maps, settings, and power. Reprogram your device wirelessly by downloading and installing updated maps.
- Connect to tuning device
- Select maps and settings
- Toggle device on/off
- Download updated maps
- Wireless map installation
- Reprogramming option
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Connect to your Bluespark tuning box to select maps, settings and toggle the box on and off. Reprogramming option allows you to download updated maps for your box and install them wirelessly.
NextGen Charge
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NextGen Charge puts your electric-vehicle charger in your pocket. Monitor, control and schedule your NextGen home charger from anywhere, and see exactly what your charging costs. Whether your charger is online or you're standing right next to it, NextGen Charge keeps you in control. Watch your charging in real time. As your vehicle charges you can see live power, current, voltage, temperature and the energy delivered, and you can start or stop a charge at any time with a single tap. When you'd rather let it run on its own, set smart recurring schedules, such as overnight windows, so your car charges automatically when you want it to, or turn on Plug & Charge to have charging begin the moment you plug in. You can also set the maximum charging current to suit your installation. See what every charge really costs. Link your Octopus Energy account and NextGen Charge gives you accurate, tariff-based cost estimates for each session, alongside a full history of past sessions, energy used and estimated costs. Stay connected even when your charger is offline. Using Bluetooth, you can connect directly to a nearby charger to control it and send your Wi-Fi details to get it back online. And if your charger ever reports a fault, NextGen Charge sends you an alert so you're never left guessing. NextGen Charge works with NextGen Tethered and NextGen Untethered home chargers. You'll need a NextGen charger and an account to use the app. Your privacy matters to us. Your data is encrypted in transit, and any linked energy-account credentials are encrypted at rest. We never sell your personal data. See our Privacy Policy for full details. Questions? Email info@nextgencharge.co.uk or visit www.nextgencharge.co.uk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NextGen Charge at every 3 weeks against Bluespark's every 7 months. Bluespark's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, NextGen Charge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluespark | NextGen Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluespark Automotive Ltd | NEXTGEN CHARGE LTD |
In-app purchases
Bluespark
No in-app purchases
NextGen Charge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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