Comparison

InstantCharge vs ChargeUP

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

Head to head

About

InstantCharge

Features

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InstantCharge makes it easy to stay charged on the go. With stations conveniently located in popular spots, you can quickly rent a power bank, charge your device, and return it at any nearby station when you’re done.

About

ChargeUP

Features

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ChargeUP shared power bank APP: 1. Map search: Built-in map, can locate and display nearby ChargeUP power bank stations. 2. Rental service: Scan the code of the power bank station, pay the deposit, rent the power bank, and charge your phone. 3. Return operation: You can return the power bank to any nearby ChargeUP power bank station, the order will be automatically settled, and the remaining deposit will be refunded. 4. Order management: You can check the order status and fees in the APP at any time.

Screenshots

InstantCharge3 screens

ChargeUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InstantCharge at fortnightly against ChargeUP's every 2 months. 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

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

InstantCharge ships an update fortnightly, ChargeUP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

InstantCharge versus ChargeUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	InstantCharge	ChargeUP
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Fortnightly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	73 MB	115 MB
Age rating	4+	9+
Developer	Ubiquishare Pty Ltd	CHARGEUP PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

InstantCharge

No in-app purchases

None

ChargeUP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstantCharge free?

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

Is ChargeUP free?

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

Do InstantCharge or ChargeUP have ads?

Neither InstantCharge nor ChargeUP shows ads.

Which is updated more often, InstantCharge or ChargeUP?

InstantCharge ships an update fortnightly, and ChargeUP every 2 months. Most recently, InstantCharge was updated on September 8, 2026 and ChargeUP on May 17, 2026.