Comparison

SOLRBOOST vs ChargePocket

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

Head to head

About

SOLRBOOST

Features

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Mobile Application for SolrBoost customers. Customers can register for push notifications, see their loadshedding schedules as well as historical messages sent to them.

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

SOLRBOOST4 screens

ChargePocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChargePocket at fortnightly against SOLRBOOST's every 2 months. SOLRBOOST's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

SOLRBOOST ships an update every 2 months, ChargePocket fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

SOLRBOOST versus ChargePocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SOLRBOOST	ChargePocket
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	23 MB	57 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SolrBoost Pty Ltd	GridCars

In-app purchases

None

SOLRBOOST

No in-app purchases

None

ChargePocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOLRBOOST free?

SOLRBOOST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ChargePocket free?

ChargePocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SOLRBOOST or ChargePocket have ads?

Neither SOLRBOOST nor ChargePocket shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SOLRBOOST or ChargePocket?

SOLRBOOST ships an update every 2 months, and ChargePocket fortnightly. Most recently, SOLRBOOST was updated on September 9, 2026 and ChargePocket on September 9, 2026.