Comparison

M vs chargeON

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

Head to head
About

M

Locate and use electric vehicle charging stations across Switzerland. Pay conveniently through the app and manage your charging history. Seamlessly integrate charging with your shopping trips at Migros locations.

Highlights
  • Map view of charging stations
  • In-app payment options
  • RFID card ordering
  • Home charging station management
  • Charging history overview
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Welcome to M-Charge of Migrol, your perfect companion for limitless electric vehicle driving in Switzerland! Find a charging station, charge your e-car and pay conveniently with the app. Our app offers a wide selection of charging stations with charging powers ranging from 22 kW to an impressive 320 kW. There is the right charging power at the right price for every customer and application. Our charging stations are often found at Migros supermarkets or migrolino stores, so you can seamlessly combine your shopping experience with charging your electric vehicle. Key features: - Map view of all available charging stations to plan your route. - Easy payment directly via app. Incl. Twint or Migrolcard - Order of a free personal RFID card - Management of a charging station in your own home - Overview of all charges in the M-Charge network Download M-Charge today, order your free M-Charge charging card and experience the best electric vehicle charging experience in Switzerland. We look forward to accompanying you in your everyday life or on your travels.

About

chargeON

Features
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Welcome to chargeON – your smart app for easy EV charging on the go. Charge your electric car more easily than ever – with chargeON, your main app for public charging in Switzerland and across Europe. Features at a glance: - Over 850'000 charging stations in Europe, 98% coverage in Switzerland - Check availability in real time - Quickly find, filter & navigate to stations - Charging info at a glance: power, plug type, pricing & more - Start charging via app or charge card - Flexible payment via app, credit card or invoice (B2B) Download the app now and experience the next generation of e-mobility!

Screenshots

M4 screens
chargeON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: M at none against chargeON's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

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

M ships an update every 3 weeks, chargeON fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
M versus chargeON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMchargeON
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMigrol AGautoSense AG

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

chargeON

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is chargeON free?
chargeON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or chargeON have ads?
chargeON shows ads; M does not.
Which is updated more often, M or chargeON?
M ships an update every 3 weeks, and chargeON fortnightly. Most recently, M was updated on September 17, 2026 and chargeON on September 24, 2026.

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