Charge&Lock vs ScootMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Charge&Lock
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Charge&Lock is a smart parking, locking and charging station for private riders. Locate a station, park, lock with a steel bar and hardened steel anchor, and start charging either via an external spiral cable with 3 common connectors or with your own charger inside a protected locker - Park. Lock. Charge. Free-To-Go. Station capabilities: * Secure locking (3-layer protection): steel locking bar + hardened steel anchor + protected locker for your charger + CCTV + central, high-traffic locations. * Easy charging: choose your own charger inside the protected locker or the external spiral cable with 3 common connectors (DC 5.5mm, DC 8mm, XLR). * Find & reserve: discover nearby stations and reserve (optional) to ensure availability. * In-app management: pay per hour or with a subscription; receipts and usage history/packages. Who is it for? Any private rider heading to errands, work, studies, the mall, the beach, public transport hubs and more. Usage model: Paid parking | Free charging.
ScootMate
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ScootMate instantly connects to M365-compatible Bluetooth-enabled electric scooters. Lock and unlock, monitor battery and range, adjust settings - all from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Feature List: SECURITY FEATURES • Lock and unlock your scooter remotely • Safety-validated: only works when stationary (≤1 km/h) • Requires physical proximity via Bluetooth • CAUTION: This is a motor security feature, not an anti-theft feature REAL-TIME MONITORING • Battery percentage and voltage • Remaining range estimate • Current speed • Total distance traveled • Controller temperature • Firmware versions (motor, battery, BLE) • Serial number SCOOTER MANAGEMENT • Tail light mode (always on / brake only) • Enable/disable cruise control • Adjust regenerative braking level (KERS) APPLE WATCH APP • Lock and unlock from your wrist • 5 free trial locks, then $3.99 for unlimited • Glanceable battery and range stats • Quick connection with saved credentials • Minimal, action-focused interface SIRI SHORTCUTS • "Use ScootMate to Lock my scooter" / "Use ScootMate to Unlock my scooter" • "Use ScootMate to check my scooter's battery" and "Use ScootMate to check my scooter's remaining range" • Works with voice commands and Shortcuts app • Requires initial manual scooter-pairing through the app • Use Shortcuts app to create custom shortcuts for personalized commands SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE • Automatic device detection • Secure credential storage with Keychain • Smooth handoff between iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Bluetooth state monitoring • Beautiful, card-based interface COMPATIBILITY • Works with M365-compatible electric scooters (M365, Mi series, and similar) • Uses publicly available Bluetooth LE protocol • No third-party accounts required - uses your iCloud for sync • Supports firmware version 1.5.2 and compatible versions PRIVACY & TRANSPARENCY ScootMate is not affiliated with any scooter manufacturer. All communication uses publicly available Bluetooth protocols. No data is collected, no tracking, no third-party services. Credentials sync securely via iCloud Keychain. All data processing occurs on-device; no analytics SDKs or network requests are made.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charge&Lock at none against ScootMate's 1. Charge&Lock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. ScootMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Charge&Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Charge&Lock ships an update weekly, ScootMate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Charge&Lock | ScootMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Connvest Rise LTD | Ron Regev |
In-app purchases
Charge&Lock
No in-app purchases
ScootMate
- Unlimited Locks$3.99









