# ChargeBox vs EVcharge

The clearest difference is rating: EVcharge at 5.0 against ChargeBox's 3.0. EVcharge also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months). ChargeBox's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

EVcharge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of ChargeBox's written reviews are positive against 28% of EVcharge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ChargeBox ships an update every 27 months, EVcharge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChargeBox | EVcharge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargebox/id394622614/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evcharge/id6504334922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 28.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chargebox Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/394622617) | [ETECNIC MOVILIDAD ELECTRICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1414150548) |

## What reviewers say

### ChargeBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargebox/id394622614)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EVcharge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evcharge/id6504334922)

Locate and manage electric vehicle charging stations. View charger status, activate charging sessions, and monitor your charging progress in real-time. Track your charging history and manage your user profile.

**Highlights:** Charger location and status, Activate and start charging, Real-time charging progress, View charging history, User profile management, Charger socket selection

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient charging
- 👍 Intuitive and modern design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good user experience
- 👍 Functional and complete app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App often doesn't load
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Inaccurate charger status
- 🐛 Frequent charger malfunctions
- 🐛 Difficult to initiate charging

**Reported bugs**

- No sound notifications for free chargers
- Chargers appearing offline in app but working in reality
- Inability to initiate charge when app shows 'Assistance needed'
- RFID key fob cannot be linked to the app
- Registered key fob disappeared after update

**Requested features**

- Add disclaimer about UK network name clash
- Enable sound notifications for free chargers
- Show remaining charge time for ongoing sessions
- Display current charging speed (kW)
- Allow direct payment with registered card instead of wallet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChargeBox free?

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

### Is EVcharge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChargeBox or EVcharge?

EVcharge is rated higher. ChargeBox averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EVcharge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ChargeBox or EVcharge have ads?

Neither ChargeBox nor EVcharge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChargeBox or EVcharge?

ChargeBox ships an update every 27 months, and EVcharge fortnightly. Most recently, ChargeBox was updated on September 23, 2026 and EVcharge on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*