Worcester PD Mobile vs National Grid Charge Smart MA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Worcester PD Mobile
Stay informed with real-time crime maps, news, and alerts directly from the police department. Access live scanner feeds, submit crime tips, and view department videos and photos. This app enhances public safety by providing instant access to crucial information.
- Live scanner feed
- Submit crime tips
- Real-time crime maps
- Latest news updates
- Department videos and photos
- Instant alerts
- Social media integration
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PLEASE NOTE: Please make sure your phone is NOT on silence/vibrate when listening to scanner! The Worcester Police Department mobile application gives you access to the latest news, updates, alerts, video productions and crime prevention methods. Serving the second largest city in New England, the men and women of the Worcester Police Department are committed to public safety and ensuring quality of life, through exceptional police services. As an agency at the forefront of utilizing social media and technological innovation, the Worcester Police Department is proud to present one of the first branded mobile applications for law enforcement on the East Coast. Chief Gary J. Gemme believes in embracing new technology in order to enhance the free flow of information to the public. Join us in our latest endeavor to provide current and valuable information that can now be accessed in the palm of your hand. Features include: • Scanner: Wondering why the police were in your neighborhood? The live scanner feed will tell you. • Tips: Provide crime tips right from your phone! • Maps: View real-time crime maps of activity occurring in your community. • News: Get the latest news written directly by the Chief, department officers and staff. • Video: Watch videos from our YouTube channel. • Photos: Browse through Worcester Police Department's photo albums. • Alerts: Receive trusted, instant alerts directly from the Worcester Police Department. • Facebook: Keep up to date with the Worcester PD facebook account. • Twitter: Follow Worcester PD's twitter updates. This application is powered by, and was developed in collaboration with MobilePD at http://gomobilepd.com
National Grid Charge Smart MA
Manage your electric vehicle charging and potentially save money. Connect your National Grid account and link your vehicle or charger to enroll in the program.
- Connect National Grid account
- Link vehicle or charger
- Enroll in charging program
- Manage EV charging
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Download the National Grid Charge Smart app. Connect your National Grid account. Connect your vehicle or charger using your existing manufacturer login details to enroll in the program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: National Grid Charge Smart MA at 4.7 against Worcester PD Mobile's 1.9. National Grid Charge Smart MA also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). Worcester PD Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
National Grid Charge Smart MA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: National Grid Charge Smart MA has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Worcester PD Mobile's written reviews are positive against 37% of National Grid Charge Smart MA's.
Worcester PD Mobile ships an update every 8 months, National Grid Charge Smart MA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Worcester PD Mobile | National Grid Charge Smart MA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 36.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Worcester, Massachusetts | National Grid plc |
Customer experience
Worcester PD Mobile
National Grid Charge Smart MA
Bugs and requests
Worcester PD Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
National Grid Charge Smart MA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Rebates screen has no exit option
- Charging times not showing up correctly
- Login and authentication issues
- Incompatibility with certain vehicle models
Requested features
4 requests- Breakdown of monthly energy usage and costs
- Ability to link e-bill from within the app
- More detailed charging data and analytics
- Support for additional home charger brands
In-app purchases
Worcester PD Mobile
No in-app purchases
National Grid Charge Smart MA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Worcester PD Mobile free?
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