CityGrid vs NoQueue Charge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CityGrid
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CityGrid Maps delivers Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) boundary information in a clean, intuitive app built for first responders, dispatchers, and emergency personnel who need clear reference maps of jurisdictional areas. Completely free, ad-free, and with no tedious signup or approvals, CityGrid Maps is modern, well-designed, and ready the moment you launch — no wasted time, just the maps and overlays you depend on in the field. LAPD Reporting Districts, Divisions, LAFD First-In Districts, Battalions, and LA City Neighborhoods are clearly displayed, giving you a fast, accurate picture of your surroundings. Built from open-source and public mapping data, CityGrid puts the information you need in your hand immediately — whether you’re on scene, in the station, or preparing for deployment across Los Angeles. IMPORTANT: This app is only useful within the City of Los Angeles.
NoQueue Charge
Instantly locate Electrify America and EVgo charging stations with real-time availability updates. Get notified when chargers become free, avoiding full stations and wasted trips. Plan your charging stops efficiently by viewing station details and port status.
- Real-time charger availability
- Push notifications for open chargers
- Map view of nearby stations
- Watch list for preferred stations
- Search by city or station
- Station details and port status
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FIND & WATCH ELECTRIFY AMERICA AND EVgo CHARGERS IN REAL TIME NoQueue Charge helps EV drivers find supported Electrify America and EVgo charging stations instantly and get notified when chargers become available. No more refreshing apps or driving to full stations. SEE LIVE CHARGER STATUS Open the map to check nearby stations, charger availability, and port status at a glance. WATCH STATIONS Add a station to your watch list and get push notifications when chargers open up. MAKE QUICKER CHARGING DECISIONS Search by city or station, review station details, and plan around charger availability before you arrive. NoQueue Charge is an independent app and is not affiliated with Electrify America or Electrify Canada.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CityGrid at none against NoQueue Charge's 1. CityGrid also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). NoQueue Charge's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). 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. NoQueue Charge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. CityGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.
CityGrid ships an update every 6 months, NoQueue Charge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CityGrid | NoQueue Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Southern California Wildfire Response | Li Jiang |
In-app purchases
CityGrid
No in-app purchases
NoQueue Charge
- NoQueue Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month









