ChargePocket vs Secure Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Secure Access
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Secure Access app for Residents. Once registered residents may invite visitors using their contacts on their phone. The app provides the functionality to send invitations via SMS, iMessage or WhatsApp. Visitors then provide security with the PAC ( Personal Access Code) to quickly gain access to the estate. Additional features include : * Panic button (notify security with your gps location) Recordings are made during emergencies using your microphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure Access at weekly against ChargePocket's fortnightly. Secure Access also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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.
ChargePocket ships an update fortnightly, Secure Access weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargePocket | Secure Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GridCars | Secure Access |
In-app purchases
ChargePocket
No in-app purchases
Secure Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ChargePocket free?
Is Secure Access free?
Do ChargePocket or Secure Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, ChargePocket or Secure Access?
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