Bee Charged EV vs Mer Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bee Charged EV
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Bumblebee EV – one of the UK’s leading supplier of EV charge point infrastructure created Beecharged to make charging away from home simple. Trying to understand and navigate the huge range of public charging apps can be extremely complex, we feel your pain – to help consolidate this we have Beecharged. Beecharged provides access to over 15,000 public EV charge points in the UK and over 45,000 charge points across Europe, all accessed by the one app – Beecharged. Not only can we provide you with access to a huge roaming network we are able to offer preferential rates on these units, so whenever you use a public chargepoint make sure you access it via Beecharged for great savings. Beecharged is the one-stop shop for home owners, businesses, fleets, leisure destinations, and more – this is the one size fits all app.
Mer Connect
Locate and manage EV charging stations across Sweden and Norway. Find available chargers, start and stop charging sessions, and view your charging history. Offers drop-in charging or a free account for enhanced features and lower prices.
- Find charging stations
- Filter by connector type/power
- Start/stop charging
- View charging history
- Download receipts
- 24/7 customer support
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With Mer Connect, you can easily charge within Mer's extensive charging network across Sweden and Norway. Through partnerships with other operators, there are always available charging stations nearby. Choose Drop-in for fast and convenient charging, or create a free Mer account for lower prices, access to charging history, and CarPlay support. With Mer Connect you can: - Quickly find the right charger The app and CarPlay provides a clear map with all charging points from Mer and other operators. See which ones are available and filter by connector type or power. - Start charging seamlessly Start with the app or a charge key. Get real-time battery status and notification upon completion. - View charge history and receipts After charging, you can view detailed information and download receipt. - Contact customer service 24/7 We're here for you – around the clock, all year round! If you encounter any problems, our customer service is just a phone call away. Welcome to Mer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mer Connect at fortnightly against Bee Charged EV's every 3 months. Bee Charged EV's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
Bee Charged EV ships an update every 3 months, Mer Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bee Charged EV | Mer Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saascharge Inc | Mer |
In-app purchases
Bee Charged EV
No in-app purchases
Mer Connect
No in-app purchases






