BETA Technologies vs Octopus Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BETA Technologies
Locate and manage charging sessions for electric aircraft and vehicles on a growing network. Monitor your charge in real-time and control start/stop functions.
- Locate BETA chargers
- Filter aircraft/ground charging
- Start/stop charge sessions
- Real-time charge monitoring
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The BETA Charge app augments the charging experience both with BETA built aircrafts and other electric vehicles on the fastest growing electric aviation charge network. With this app you can: - Locate and charge using BETA chargers - Filter between aircraft and ground charging networks - Start and stop your charge session - Monitor your charge session in real time.
Octopus Charge
Find and manage public EV charging stations with ease. This app offers a map with live availability, filtering options, and in-app charging initiation. Track your carbon savings and pay conveniently with multiple payment methods.
- Live EV charger availability map
- Filter chargers by speed, socket, and network
- Green energy insights
- In-app charge initiation
- Multiple payment options (Apple Pay, Debit Card)
- Carbon savings tracking
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Ready for better EV charging? This is Octopus Charge. It will change how you charge on the go. —. One app. One map. One place for your charging needs. With the all-powerful Octopus Charge, switch seamlessly between charger views, filter by speed/level, socket, or network, and get live availability of charging points with green energy insights. Track your carbon savings, start charges in-app, and pay your way with flexible options like Apple Pay. A smarter way to charge your EV, offered in an early release so you can help shape what comes next. This is an early release of Octopus Charge. All the main features are ready to use, and you will see the experience improve as we continue to refine speed, stability and design. Some elements are still evolving, and your feedback helps guide what we build next. What to expect: * Full access to the main features * Regular improvements to speed, stability and design * An opportunity to give feedback and vote on new features * A front row seat as the app grows every week —— App features include: * Octopus Charge map toggle = Switches map visibility between all chargers and those compatible with Octopus Charge. This means you have all the information when selecting a charger. * Map filters = Search and find charging stations via charging speeds, socket types and preferred networks. * Detailed Charger Information = Shows live charger availability, a renewable energy icon to help you charge with 100% green energy, and important location details (such as charging costs and other parking restrictions). * In-app charging = Charge your vehicle via the app! Simply plug in and tap 'start charge' on your phone. * Pay, your way = Debit card, Apple Pay, & more. It’s all your choice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BETA Technologies at 5.0 against Octopus Charge's 4.3. BETA Technologies also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Octopus Charge's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
BETA Technologies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of BETA Technologies's written reviews are positive against 70% of Octopus Charge's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | BETA Technologies | Octopus Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BETA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Octopus Energy |
Customer experience
BETA Technologies
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In-app purchases
BETA Technologies
No in-app purchases
Octopus Charge
No in-app purchases
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