Comparison

APS Optimiser vs ChargePocket

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

Head to head

About

APS Optimiser

Features

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Mobile Application for APS customers. Customers can register for push notifications, see their loadshedding schedules as well as historical messages sent to them.

About

ChargePocket

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ChargePocket makes driving electric simple and stress-free. Discover and navigate South Africa's premier EV charging network, equipped with fast chargers at key locations nationwide. With ChargePocket, you can: - Locate nearby charging stations with real-time availability. - Start, monitor, and end charging sessions effortlessly. - Track your charging history and manage payment methods. - Enjoy resilient charging solutions during loadshedding. Designed for EV enthusiasts and future drivers alike, ChargePocket is your ultimate companion on the road to sustainable mobility. Drive electric. Stay connected. Charge smarter.

Screenshots

APS Optimiser4 screens

ChargePocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: APS Optimiser at 3 against ChargePocket's 1. APS Optimiser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APS Optimiser ships an update every 11 days, ChargePocket every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

APS Optimiser versus ChargePocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	APS Optimiser	ChargePocket
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 11 days	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	63 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	SolrBoost Pty Ltd	GridCars (Pty) Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

APS Optimiser

No in-app purchases

None

ChargePocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is APS Optimiser free?

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

Is ChargePocket free?

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

Do APS Optimiser or ChargePocket have ads?

Neither APS Optimiser nor ChargePocket shows ads.

Which is updated more often, APS Optimiser or ChargePocket?

APS Optimiser ships an update every 11 days, and ChargePocket every 9 days. Most recently, APS Optimiser was updated on October 11, 2026 and ChargePocket on October 24, 2026.