JOYCHARGE vs I
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JOYCHARGE
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JOYCHARGE, founded in 2021, is a smart energy overall solution provider under JOYSONQUIN. Relying on the strong background of the Group, we have 5 R&D centers all over the world, 12 manufacturing bases, more than 200 patents, and more than 500 R&D personnel. Based on the charging operation service of new energy vehicles, it aims to build a six-in-one energy service network consisting of PV，storage，charging，distribution，replacement and discharging for a win-win situation. We focus on the R&D, manufacturing, construction, and operation of EV equipment, consisting of home EV chargers and public destination charging stations. Moreover, we also concentrate on sales and public share, station operation service, managing platform development, and users' social media operation. JOYCHARGE has a rapid development and global layout. The services have covered more than 350 cities in China and established cooperation with global well-known OEMs, property services, and real estate. The brand also covers the business of EV equipment, related platforms, flex data service, renewable energy trends of transportation, and leading global energy digitization. Major function -Scan&Bluetooth binding，convenient charger management -Remote control，get charging data monitor -Dynamic load balance,enables smart family charging -Charge personal schedules，arrange EV charging reasonably -Charging data analysis，current&voltage curve，power histogram Contact Us E-mail: JXEU@joysonquin.com
I
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I-Charge is a revolutionary EV charging reservation service which allows EV drivers to book charging timeslot in just a few steps. It offers hassle-free charging service without long queuing and prevent charging points being occupied by others. Major Features: Book: Make advanced bookings to reserve chargers Navigate: Show the availabilities of the charging points Order: Show the statuses of your advanced booking or charging orders Scan: Scan the QR Code on the charger to start charging immediately Payment: View the payment made Profile: Customize your app profile We are establishing more charging points in different areas of Hong Kong. Please stay tuned on the latest news in the APP/Facebook. To know more about I-Charge's features and other terms and conditions, please visit our website: https://i-charge.global/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JOYCHARGE at none against I's shown. JOYCHARGE also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
JOYCHARGE ships an update every 3 weeks, I every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JOYCHARGE | I |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ningbo JOYSONQUIN Intelligence Technology Co.,Ltd. | I-Charge Solutions |
In-app purchases
JOYCHARGE
No in-app purchases
I
No in-app purchases
