Comparison

Cheeky Charging vs PanicAlert

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

Head to head
About

Cheeky Charging

Locate, unlock, and rent portable chargers at various venues like bars, clubs, and events. Avoid dead phone battery issues with a convenient cable-free charging solution.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Unlock power banks
  • Rent portable chargers
  • Cable-free charging
  • Charge at bars, clubs, events
Features
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Phone dying? Cheeky Charging puts a power bank in your hand in seconds. Open the app, find the nearest Cheeky cabinet on the live map, tap Rent and a fully charged power bank pops out. Take it with you to the next bar, the gig, the walk home - and return it to any Cheeky cabinet within 24 hours. Lightning and USB-C cables built in. SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING β€’ First 5 minutes free β€’ Β£3 for the next 30 minutes β€’ Β£1 for every 30 minutes after that β€’ Β£8 is the most you'll pay in a day β€’ No deposit. If it isn't returned within 24 hours it's Β£28 and the charger is yours to keep. You'll see the full price list on every venue page before you rent. CHEEKY SAFE SPACES Every Cheeky venue is a Cheeky Safe Space: somewhere you know you can stop, charge your phone, and get help from staff to book a ride or call someone. Late at night the app shows the nearest Safe Space and walking directions, and can share where you are with a friend. BUILT FOR REAL NIGHTS OUT β€’ Live map with stock at every cabinet β€” see how many chargers are available and how many spaces there are to return β€’ Cabinet online / offline status and reliability, so you never walk to an empty machine β€’ Walking directions to any venue β€’ Filters: available now, can return here, Safe Spaces β€’ Venue perks and opening hours β€’ Return-time reminders so you're never caught out by the daily cap β€’ Receipt and history for every hire PAY YOUR WAY Apple Pay first β€” no typing card numbers. Or save a card once and rent with one tap. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Live chat inside the app for anything β€” a battery that won't release, a return that wasn't detected, a cabinet that isn't working or a question about a payment. BROWSE WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT Look around the map and Safe Spaces with no sign-up. Create an account with Apple, Google or email when you're ready to rent. Cheeky Charging is live across venues in London and growing. Questions? hello@cheekycharging.com

About

PanicAlert

Features
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PanicAlert is your real-time emergency response companion. With just one tap, you can instantly send distress signals to nearby responders, share your live location, and record real-time audio for verification and rapid response. Whether you’re in danger or need help fast, PanicAlert empowers you to alert, track, and stay safe anytime, anywhere. The app also allows preferred responders and authorities to track your status in real-time, ensuring help gets to you quickly. Key Features: - One-tap panic alert activation - Real-time GPS location tracking - Background audio recording and streaming - Verified responder support - False alarm resolution and feedback options - Secure and private

Screenshots

Cheeky Charging4 screens
PanicAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PanicAlert at every 6 weeks against Cheeky Charging's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheeky Charging ships an update every 9 months, PanicAlert every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Cheeky Charging versus PanicAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheeky ChargingPanicAlert
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCameron YoungPANIC ALERT SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Cheeky Charging

No in-app purchases

None

PanicAlert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cheeky Charging free?
Cheeky Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PanicAlert free?
PanicAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cheeky Charging or PanicAlert have ads?
Neither Cheeky Charging nor PanicAlert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheeky Charging or PanicAlert?
Cheeky Charging ships an update every 9 months, and PanicAlert every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cheeky Charging was updated on November 12, 2026 and PanicAlert on November 8, 2026.

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