SCharge vs Crystal Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCharge
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s.charge's EV charging station iOS app. Discover. Book. Authorise. Pay. Charge. Locate charging stations, book a slot, make payment, leave reviews and connect with other plug-in EV vehicle owners. Supports EV's present in the market including 3-wheeler and 2-wheelers. FEATURES - Search and locate the nearest charge points
Crystal Charge
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Crystal Charge is committed to establishing the largest network of EV chargers in India. Our Crystal Charge app allows users to locate fast charging stations, charge their EVs, make hassle-free payments, leave reviews, and connect with other plug-in EV vehicle owners. It is designed for EV owners, fleet owners, and taxi owners, providing comprehensive EV charging infrastructure coverage at public, home, and commercial spaces. Crystal Charge supports all electric vehicles available in the Indian market, including 3-wheelers and 2-wheelers. EV drivers can contribute station reviews and photos, helping the EV community make informed charging decisions. The Crystal Charge app includes features like displaying live status data from various networks and has a thriving user base. Join us in building a smart, safe, and connected world for electric vehicle users. Features Include: > LOCATE CHARGING STATIONS charging stations in India with Google Maps support for easy navigation. > REMOTE MONITORING: Start/Stop charging using the app and monitor the charging percentage of your EV. See charging station, real-time availability, photos and descriptions. > VIEW CHARGING STATIONS INFO: Information on charge points including location, connector details, speed, pricing, access, amenities, network and contact details. > PAY All major credit/debit cards, UPI, NetBanking and payment wallets supported
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SCharge at every 3 weeks against Crystal Charge's every 9 months. Crystal Charge's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, Crystal Charge every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCharge | Crystal Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCharge | Crystal Autocars Private Limited |
In-app purchases
SCharge
No in-app purchases
Crystal Charge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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