Comparison

AmpCharge vs Haulbeam

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

Head to head
About

AmpCharge

Features
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AmpCharge allows you to fast-charge your electric vehicle (EV) from one of our widespread Ampol public charging destinations across Australia. With the help of our AmpCharge app you’ll be able to find your nearest AmpCharge EV charging point. With our app you’ll be able to: Locate an AmpCharge charging point to charge your EV Coming soon – we’ll be rolling out AmpCharge charging solutions for the home and for business, providing Australians access to a network of EV chargers, no matter where they are. For more information about AmpCharge, visit ampcharge.ampol.com.au Require technical support? Let us know by calling 13 14 04 Have feedback for us? Send an email to info@ampcharge.com.au For terms and conditions, visit ampcharge.com.au/app-tcs

About

Haulbeam

Features
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Haulbeam is truck-safe navigation built for Australian heavy-vehicle drivers. Set your truck's dimensions once, and every route respects your height, width, length, weight and axles β€” with warnings for low bridges, weight limits and roads that aren't built for trucks. TRUCK-SAFE ROUTING - Routes that avoid low bridges, narrow roads and weight-restricted bridges where the data allows. - Live height, weight, width, length and HGV-ban warnings along your route. - Clear turn-by-turn guidance with spoken directions and a live speed-limit display. LIVE ROAD INTEL - See and report hazards β€” low bridges, closures, accidents, roadworks and weather β€” from other drivers in real time. - Heads-up near NHVR Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations, public weighbridges and NSW SAFE-T-CAM sites. - Heavy-vehicle rest areas for fatigue-break planning. HANDS-FREE "HEY MAP" - Search, navigate, add stops and report hazards by voice β€” keep your hands on the wheel. Your speech is transcribed on your device. SUBSCRIPTION Free to try for 30 days. After that, Haulbeam Pro is A$3.99/week (auto-renewing): truck-safe routing, live hazards and hands-free voice. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Bridge and restriction data comes from OpenStreetMap and other sources and is not exhaustive β€” always obey road signage. You remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance. Privacy Policy: https://haulbeam.jarnaljitsingh.com/support.html Terms of Use: https://haulbeam.jarnaljitsingh.com/terms.html

Screenshots

AmpCharge4 screens
Haulbeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AmpCharge at none against Haulbeam's 1. AmpCharge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Haulbeam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Haulbeam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AmpCharge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AmpCharge ships an update every 4 months, Haulbeam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AmpCharge versus Haulbeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmpChargeHaulbeam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size95 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmpol Australia Petroleum Pty LtdJarnaljit Singh

In-app purchases

None

AmpCharge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Haulbeam

Subscriptions1
  • Haulbeam Pro$2.997 Days

Questions

Is AmpCharge free?
AmpCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haulbeam free?
Haulbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AmpCharge or Haulbeam have ads?
Neither AmpCharge nor Haulbeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AmpCharge or Haulbeam?
AmpCharge ships an update every 4 months, and Haulbeam every 2 days. Most recently, AmpCharge was updated on October 3, 2026 and Haulbeam on October 6, 2026.

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