Comparison

Mactracker vs iCharging

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

Head to head
About

Mactracker

Access comprehensive technical specifications and historical data for all Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Compare real-world performance using integrated benchmark scores.

Highlights
  • Detailed specs for all Apple devices
  • Processor, memory, and storage info
  • Supported OS versions
  • Original pricing and color options
  • Real-world performance scores
  • Historical Apple product catalog
Features
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Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, graphic cards, supported OS versions, price, color, storage, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Newton, Apple TV, Apple accessories, audio, displays, modems, printers, scanners, storage, Wi-Fi products, Mac pro apps, and operating systems. In addition to listing technical specifications, Mactracker allows you to gauge and compare the real-world performance with scores courtesy of Primate Labs Geekbench 6. Test your knowledge on nearly every device from 1976 to today with the Trivia feature. You can also track and manage your Apple product collection by adding details such as their model, color, serial number, condition, purchase date, and warranty coverage end date.

About

iCharging

Enhance your phone's charging experience with dynamic animations and informative displays. This app offers customizable charging screensavers, power detection, and detailed battery health analysis. It also provides smart charging prompts and sound customization for a more engaging and informed charging process.

Highlights
  • Customizable charging screensaver animations
  • One-key charging power detection
  • Automatic charging information recording
  • Customizable charging prompt sounds
  • Detailed battery cycle life analysis
  • Battery capacity and health value modification
  • Automatic screensaver activation when charging
Features
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Do you feel that charging your phone is too boring? Do you forget to charge it sometimes? Do you want a charging animation screensaver cooler than others? Now these can be solved with the iCharging App, and it is much more than that! Her main functions include: 1. Free choice of charging screensaver animation 2. One-key detection of charging power 3. Automatic recording of charging information 4. Free customization of charging prompt sound 5. Detailed analysis of information such as battery cycle life 6. Support battery capacity and health value modification 7. The screen saver animation tutorial will automatically turn on when charging (requires iOS14 and above) 8. Charging and automatically playing the prompt sound tutorial for the specified battery level (Requires iOS14 and above) 9. To be continued... Use such a useful tool to travel with your device battery, it will let you know your battery better. [Description of automatic subscription service for advanced users] 1. Subscription service: monthly premium user (1 month) 2. Subscription price: $0.49/month for continuous monthly subscription products 3. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is credited to the iTunes account 4. Apple’s iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 5. If you need to cancel the subscription, please open the Apple phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click " Subscribe", select advanced users to cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed 6. Service Agreement: http://suwenclub.cn/apps/chargingscreen/termsofservice.html 7. Privacy agreement: http://suwenclub.cn/apps/chargingscreen/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Mactracker3 screens
iCharging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mactracker at none against iCharging's 2. Mactracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 54%). iCharging's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iCharging sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Mactracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mactracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 294 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Mactracker's written reviews are positive against 54% of iCharging's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mactracker ships an update every 2 weeks, iCharging every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Mactracker versus iCharging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMactrackeriCharging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better4.3 (294 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better294
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan Page志翔 赵

Customer experience

Mactracker

All ratings1,157 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews954 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative5.0%

iCharging

All ratings289 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative37.4%

User reviews

Mactracker

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Comprehensive database of Apple products
  • 🚀 Detailed and organized information
  • 💡 Startup sound feature
  • 👍 Useful for Apple enthusiasts and technicians

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Missing latest Apple devices and software
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🔍 Difficult to find specific information
  • 🔍 Inconsistent update schedule

iCharging

From 294 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful charging information
  • 💡 Useful charging animations
  • 🤩 Lifetime usage option

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🤑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔌 Inaccurate battery health reporting
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

Mactracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect information on some device specifications
  • Crashes when deleting last favorite
  • Startup sounds not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to compare devices
  • Implement metric measurements
  • Add notes/favorites sync across devices
  • Include product photos and descriptions
  • Add support for Apple Watch

iCharging

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Charging animation not working
  • Battery information not updating correctly
  • Shortcuts integration broken in iOS 15
  • Inconsistent data across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Fahrenheit temperature option
  • Improve battery cycle count tracking
  • Provide more customization options
  • Translate to more languages

In-app purchases

None

Mactracker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iCharging

Subscriptions1
  • Premium monthly$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Premium permanent$3.99

Questions

Is Mactracker free?
Mactracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCharging free?
iCharging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mactracker or iCharging?
Mactracker is rated higher. Mactracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while iCharging averages 4.3 from 294 ratings.
Do Mactracker or iCharging have ads?
iCharging shows ads; Mactracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Mactracker or iCharging?
Mactracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and iCharging every 6 months. Most recently, Mactracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and iCharging on November 3, 2026.

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