ChargePocket vs MyCentsys
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.
MyCentsys
Control your SMART gate or garage motor remotely with this intuitive mobile app. It offers quick access to everyday features, allows monitoring of system health, and provides secure management of linked remotes. Enjoy a simpler, safer, and effortless smart home experience.
- Remote control of gate/garage motors
- Operator health monitoring
- Secure remote management
- Simple setup wizard
- Event log viewing
- Energy-saving options
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Making your life simpler with safe control. The MyCentsys mobile app from Centurion Systems is the perfect companion for your SMART gate or garage motor at home. Designed with simplicity and safety in mind, it gives you quick access to the everyday features you need most. The app connects wirelessly to your SMART operator, allowing you to monitor your system directly from your smartphone. With its intuitive interface, user-friendly design, and step-by-step guidance, you can enjoy the convenience of smart control while knowing that every action you take is safe for your operator. Whether you want to set up remotes, or check the health of your operator at a glance, the MyCentsys app is built to give you peace of mind and an effortless SMART experience. Main features • Conveniently control your SMART gate or garage motor from your phone • Simple setup wizard for everyday settings like remotes and MyCentsys Remote users • Monitor operator health at a glance (e.g. battery voltage, mains on/off) • Manage your linked remotes safely (add, rename, disable, delete) • Backup and restore remotes securely with MyCentsys Cloud • Built-in help and manuals for quick, step-by-step guidance • Safe adjustments only – no risk of breaking your operator • View event logs (last remote used, operator activity) • Energy-saving options for efficient use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: MyCentsys at 3 against ChargePocket's 1. MyCentsys 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChargePocket ships an update every 9 days, MyCentsys every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargePocket | MyCentsys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GridCars | Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
ChargePocket
No in-app purchases
MyCentsys
No in-app purchases








