Hic vs Emoti+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hic
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You have a free evening. A whole Saturday. Now what? Hic gives you a plan worth living, and the people to live it with. Tonight, already decided: the piazza, the painter who worked there, the bar next door. Right opening hours, real walking distances, experiences you can book in the app. It works on the street, not just on the screen. And you are not on your own. On Hic you find the communities in your city and what they are doing this week. An evening becomes something you do together, not a list to tick off. No ten generic names from a chatbot. No two hundred saved places you never visit. One plan, and you go. The more you live, the better Hic knows you. Each plan fits you more than the last. Hic is in Milan, Lugano and more cities across Europe. For one evening, a weekend, a short trip. Less planning. More living.
Emoti+
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Emotì is the electric vehicle charging network of Canton Ticino. Using the service is quick and easy: just create a profile, choose your pricing plan, and link your preferred payment method. If you prefer not to register, you can still access the service as a guest user. With the Emotì app, you can: • Monitor the network’s charging stations and find the one closest to you • Check the real-time status of charging sockets • Reserve a socket and navigate to the selected station • Start and stop charging sessions at your chosen station • Monitor the energy delivered and real-time power during the session • Access your charging, payment, and invoice history • Charge your vehicle at interoperable partner stations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Emoti+ at none against Hic's shown. Hic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Hic ships an update every 2 days, Emoti+ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hic | Emoti+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hic Exploration SA | Enerti |
In-app purchases
Hic
No in-app purchases
Emoti+
No in-app purchases









