Comparison

ChargeBox vs Wallbox

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

Head to head
About

ChargeBox

Locate secure phone charging stations when you're on the go. This app displays nearby and international locations, differentiating between free and paid options. Get directions and view detailed information about locker availability and opening hours.

Highlights
  • Locate nearest charging stations
  • International location coverage
  • Differentiate free vs. paid stations
  • View opening hours and locker availability
  • Get directions to stations
  • Secure and reliable charging
Features
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Ever found yourself out-and-about, looking for somewhere to charge your phone? Use the ChargeBox app for iPhone to locate your nearest publicly available ChargeBox secure phone charging station. The latest version has been completely re-written from the ground-up and now covers our growing international locations, as well as containing a host of new features. This app shows international ChargeBox locations with more being added weekly. Over 70% of the charging stations are free-to-use, and those that aren’t cost less than a coffee for a charge. On launch, the app shows the closest charging station relative to your position. Alternatively you can use the map or search bar to find charging stations elsewhere. - Select a place pin and see a summary of address, distance and opening hour information. - Yellow and purple pins differentiate between ChargeBox Free and coin-operated charging stations. - Grey pins show you if a place is currently closed. - View weekly opening hour information, number of lockers and estimated locker availability in the detailed location information. - A list of on-site locations with level and positioning information. - Select the distance or address to load directions from your current location in your native map. ChargeBox is an award-winning phone charging station, with lockers containing a mix of original manufacturer charging cables. The most secure, reliable and easy-to-use charging station available. Our charging stations charge over a million devices internationally every 3 months. Now with more and more charging stations across the globe, get the ChargeBox app so you can get a battery boost when you need it most. Compatible with iOS 8. Find out more at: www.chargebox.com facebook.com/chargebox @chargebox Any problems, please email us: app@chargebox.com

About

Wallbox

Manage your electric vehicle charging from anywhere with this app. Schedule charging to save money, monitor energy usage, and control your charger remotely. It offers advanced energy management features and access to public charging points.

Highlights
  • Smart charging schedules
  • Remote charger control
  • Energy consumption tracking
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Solar EV charging
  • Dynamic load balancing
Features
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Unlock the power of your Wallbox charger with the myWallbox app! myWallbox is your hub for our smart charging and energy management solutions and is compatible with all Wallbox electrical vehicle chargers. Connect to Wallbox chargers at home, work or at charging points on-the-go. - Save money by setting charging schedules that take advantage of off-peak rates - Control and monitor your EV charging status from anywhere - Track your energy consumption and spending - Avoid unwanted use with remote lock and unlock - Enable advanced environmentally-friendly energy management features like solar EV charging and dynamic load balancing - Access payment options to charge at locations that offer Wallbox charging

Screenshots

ChargeBox4 screens
Wallbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wallbox at 4.5 against ChargeBox's 3.0. Wallbox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). ChargeBox's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 31%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wallbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallbox has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of ChargeBox's written reviews are positive against 31% of Wallbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargeBox ships an update every 27 months, Wallbox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ChargeBox versus Wallbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargeBoxWallbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better31.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargebox LtdWallbox

Customer experience

ChargeBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Wallbox

All ratings3,784 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews580 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative59.3%

Bugs and requests

ChargeBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wallbox

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App login issues
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Charger disconnects from Wi-Fi
  • Scheduled charging not working
  • Inaccurate energy reporting
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  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow multiple users to access charger
  • Add charge limit option
  • Improve energy insights and data visualization
  • Add off-grid mode
  • Improve scheduling and automation
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  • Add support for more EV models
  • Improve Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Enhance app UI and UX

In-app purchases

None

ChargeBox

No in-app purchases

None

Wallbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChargeBox free?
ChargeBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wallbox free?
Wallbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChargeBox or Wallbox?
Wallbox is rated higher. ChargeBox averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wallbox averages 4.5 from 3.8K ratings.
Do ChargeBox or Wallbox have ads?
Neither ChargeBox nor Wallbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargeBox or Wallbox?
ChargeBox ships an update every 27 months, and Wallbox fortnightly. Most recently, ChargeBox was updated on September 23, 2026 and Wallbox on October 12, 2026.

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