Comparison

MyNetstar vs ChargePocket

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

Head to head
About

MyNetstar

This app provides real-time telematics and stolen vehicle recovery solutions. It allows users to track vehicles, review trip history, generate reports, and set up custom alerts for safety and driver behavior. Users can also manage accounts, vehicle details, and share access securely.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle tracking on interactive map
  • Trip categorization and replay with export
  • SARS-compliant logbook generation
  • Customizable safety and driver behavior alerts
  • Secure vehicle access sharing
  • Account and vehicle details management
Features
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Netstar provides industry-leading telematics and Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) solutions, which come in various price points. MyNetstar is the digital engagement platform that connects you to those solutions in real-time and empowers you to manage your accounts and your fleet, and access important documents on demand. And provides a mechanism to contact Netstar should you require assistance. Features: 1) Vehicle Tracking - Easily track your vehicles on an interactive map. - See vehicle status information such as location, battery voltage, dynamic events, and so much more. 2) Trip Replay - Categorize your trips as Business or Personal. - Powerful trip filters to quickly find the trips you are looking for. - Generate trip replays on an interactive where you can see events and alerts. - Export trip reports. 3) SARS Logbook - Generate a SARS-compliant logbook. 4) Alerts - Set up a variety of alerts which include Safety (impacts and ignition on) and Driver Behavior (speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, cornering, and rapid lane change). - Get real-time push notifications that detail date and time, alert type, location, and vehicle. - Set up geo-zones around areas of interest and get alerts when entering or exiting those areas. 5) Share Vehicle - Securely and easily share access to selected vehicles without needing to share your login credentials. - If you are a Consumer, you can share vehicles with loved ones. - If you are a Business Owner, you can share access with drivers. 6) Manage account - Ability to manage and update personal and financial details. - Able to download your latest statement and invoice. 7) Manage Vehicle - Update odometer. - Update vehicle and driver details. - Download your fitment certificate and latest test certificate.

About

ChargePocket

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ChargePocket makes driving electric simple and stress-free. Discover and navigate South Africa's premier EV charging network, equipped with fast chargers at key locations nationwide. With ChargePocket, you can: - Locate nearby charging stations with real-time availability. - Start, monitor, and end charging sessions effortlessly. - Track your charging history and manage payment methods. - Enjoy resilient charging solutions during loadshedding. Designed for EV enthusiasts and future drivers alike, ChargePocket is your ultimate companion on the road to sustainable mobility. Drive electric. Stay connected. Charge smarter.

Screenshots

MyNetstar4 screens
ChargePocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MyNetstar at 3 against ChargePocket's 1. MyNetstar also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyNetstar versus ChargePocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNetstarChargePocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETSTAR (PTY) LTDGridCars

In-app purchases

None

MyNetstar

No in-app purchases

None

ChargePocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyNetstar free?
MyNetstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargePocket free?
ChargePocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyNetstar or ChargePocket have ads?
Neither MyNetstar nor ChargePocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyNetstar or ChargePocket?
MyNetstar ships an update fortnightly, and ChargePocket fortnightly. Most recently, MyNetstar was updated on September 20, 2026 and ChargePocket on September 9, 2026.

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