Comparison

Bluespark vs NextGen Charge

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

Head to head
About

Bluespark

Connect to your tuning device to manage maps, settings, and power. Reprogram your device wirelessly by downloading and installing updated maps.

Highlights
  • Connect to tuning device
  • Select maps and settings
  • Toggle device on/off
  • Download updated maps
  • Wireless map installation
  • Reprogramming option
Features
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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.

About

NextGen Charge

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bluespark3 screens
NextGen Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Bluespark versus NextGen Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluesparkNextGen Charge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews75.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBluespark Automotive LtdNEXTGEN CHARGE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Bluespark

No in-app purchases

None

NextGen Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluespark free?
Bluespark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextGen Charge free?
NextGen Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bluespark or NextGen Charge have ads?
Neither Bluespark nor NextGen Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluespark or NextGen Charge?
Bluespark ships an update every 7 months, and NextGen Charge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluespark was updated on October 6, 2026 and NextGen Charge on October 9, 2026.

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