Comparison

CityGrid vs NoQueue Charge

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

CityGrid4 screens
NoQueue Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CityGrid versus NoQueue Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCityGridNoQueue Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouthern California Wildfire ResponseLi Jiang

In-app purchases

None

CityGrid

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NoQueue Charge

Subscriptions1
  • NoQueue Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is CityGrid free?
CityGrid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoQueue Charge free?
NoQueue Charge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CityGrid or NoQueue Charge have ads?
Neither CityGrid nor NoQueue Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CityGrid or NoQueue Charge?
CityGrid ships an update every 6 months, and NoQueue Charge every 6 weeks. Most recently, CityGrid was updated on October 17, 2026 and NoQueue Charge on October 7, 2026.

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