PinBoard vs SPARK Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinBoard
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PinBoard lets you create quick, colourful notes with personality and pin the important ones to a widget or live activity. Pick an icon, choose an accent colour, and customize the font size to match your style. Pinned notes stay front and centre as Live Activities and widgets on your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Unpin anytime with a tap.
SPARK Charging
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SPARK Charging is the official EV charging app from Greenman Energy. Get attractive rates at Greenman Energy chargers, charge using 100% renewable energy, and handle all your payments in one place. Better rates when you use SPARK SPARK app and card users get better pricing at Greenman Energy chargers than those using other apps or third-party cards – automatically, every time. Charge while you shop Greenman Energy chargers are located next to supermarkets, so you can top up while you do your shopping – no separate stop needed. 100% renewable energy Every Greenman Energy charger runs on green electricity – much of it generated from solar panels on the rooftops of the very locations where you charge. Find a charger near you The live map shows nearby charging stations with real-time availability, connector types, charging speeds, and pricing. Filter results, search by name or location, and get directions straight from the app. Start a session your way Tap to confirm your location and start charging through the app, scan a QR code at the station, or use your SPARK RFID card directly at the charger. Live session data shows your cost, energy used and time – updated throughout your charge. Your charging card, under your control Request a physical SPARK charging card through the app. Activate it, track your sessions, and block it instantly if it's lost or stolen. A virtual card is generated automatically when you register and validate your payment details. Monthly billing, no fuss Link a credit or debit card once. All your charging sessions are billed monthly, with invoices available to view and download in the app. Notifications that keep you in the loop Push notifications for charging started, paused, interrupted, and complete. Toggle notifications on or off in settings – you're in control. Available in English and German The app defaults to your phone's language setting. Download SPARK Charging, register, and start charging smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SPARK Charging at weekly against PinBoard's every 2 months. SPARK Charging also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PinBoard ships an update every 2 months, SPARK Charging weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinBoard | SPARK Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Mansfield | Greenman Energy Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
PinBoard
No in-app purchases
SPARK Charging
No in-app purchases









