Comparison

Charge&Lock vs ScootMate

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

ScootMate

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Charge&Lock4 screens
ScootMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScootMate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Charge&Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charge&Lock ships an update weekly, ScootMate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Charge&Lock versus ScootMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharge&LockScootMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnvest Rise LTDRon Regev

In-app purchases

None

Charge&Lock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScootMate

One-time1
  • Unlimited Locks$3.99

Questions

Is Charge&Lock free?
Charge&Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScootMate free?
ScootMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Charge&Lock or ScootMate have ads?
Neither Charge&Lock nor ScootMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charge&Lock or ScootMate?
Charge&Lock ships an update weekly, and ScootMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Charge&Lock was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScootMate on October 28, 2026.

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