Comparison

SWTCH Install vs ChargeUp

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

Head to head

About

SWTCH Install

Features

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SWTCH Install helps electricians kick off EV charger installations the right way. Core Capabilities: - Commissioning Starts Here: The app identifies the right commissioning workflow based on the site’s hardware and network configuration. - Project Overview: View a history of your assigned installs, project statuses, and key site details—all in one place. - Capture Key Details: Upload images of routers, POE switches, panels, and charger labels—no paper forms needed. - Live Connectivity Check: Instantly verify WiFi signal strength and charger online status.

About

ChargeUp

Features

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ChargeUp is the all-in-one electric vehicle charging app designed to keep you powered up and on the road. Whether you are commuting to work, running errands, or embarking on a cross-country road trip, ChargeUp makes finding, using, and paying for EV charging stations faster and easier than ever. Join the growing community of EV drivers who trust ChargeUp to power their journey!

Screenshots

SWTCH Install4 screens

ChargeUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

SWTCH Install and ChargeUp are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

SWTCH Install ships an update every 3 weeks, ChargeUp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

SWTCH Install versus ChargeUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SWTCH Install	ChargeUp
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.5 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	59 MB	121 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SWTCH Energy Inc	ChargeUp Canada

In-app purchases

None

SWTCH Install

No in-app purchases

None

ChargeUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWTCH Install free?

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

Is ChargeUp free?

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

Do SWTCH Install or ChargeUp have ads?

Neither SWTCH Install nor ChargeUp shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SWTCH Install or ChargeUp?

SWTCH Install ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChargeUp fortnightly. Most recently, SWTCH Install was updated on October 28, 2026 and ChargeUp on October 31, 2026.