Comparison

I vs ChargeBuddy

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

Head to head
About

I

Features
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I‑Charj — EV charging and everyday essentials, in one app. I‑Charj is the smart way to charge your electric vehicle across the Philippines — plus the everyday top‑ups you already use, all in one place. EV CHARGING, DONE RIGHT • Find chargers near you and see connector types and live status • Check it fits — confirm a charger works with your car before you drive over • Start and stop charging with a single tap, right from your phone • Track your session live: real‑time kWh, power, and running cost • Your sessions follow you, not the charger — pick up on any device • Full charging history and receipts, anytime ONE WALLET FOR EVERYTHING • Top up your I‑Charj Credit with GCash, Maya, QR Ph, or card • Pay for charging straight from your balance — no fumbling at the station • Tap to pay with your I‑Charj value card MORE THAN CHARGING • Buy WiFi hotspot access on the go • Load any mobile number (e‑load) in seconds WHY I‑CHARJ Built for EV drivers in the Philippines, I‑Charj brings charging, payments, and daily top‑ups together — so you spend less time managing and more time driving. With live session tracking and a prepaid wallet, there are no surprises: plug in, tap, and go. Power up wherever you are. Download I‑Charj today.

About

ChargeBuddy

This app helps electric vehicle owners meticulously log and analyze their charging sessions. Track energy added, costs, locations, and charging networks to understand your EV charging habits and expenses over time.

Highlights
  • Log charging sessions with details
  • Build and search charging history
  • Analyze charging costs and habits
  • Visualize charging trends with charts
  • Organize charging locations
  • Track multiple charging networks
Features
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ChargeBuddy is your personal EV charging log, built to help you understand exactly where, when, and how much you charge. Whether you're plugging in at home, charging at work, or stopping at a DC fast charger on a road trip, ChargeBuddy gives you one place to keep a complete history of your EV charging. LOG EVERY CHARGE Quickly record your charging sessions with the details that matter, including energy added, cost, charging location, network, charging type, vehicle, and more. BUILD YOUR CHARGING HISTORY Every session becomes part of your searchable charging history. Filter your records by date, location, or charging type to quickly find the session you're looking for. UNDERSTAND YOUR CHARGING COSTS See how much you've spent charging your EV, your average cost per kWh, and how your home charging compares with public charging. Your dashboard gives you an at-a-glance view of: • Total charging sessions • Total energy charged • Lifetime charging cost • Average cost per kWh • Recent charging activity • Home vs. public charging • Charging network usage DISCOVER YOUR CHARGING HABITS ChargeBuddy turns your charging history into useful statistics and insights. Explore your average session cost, average energy per charge, estimated battery cycles, home charging savings, DC fast charging premiums, and more. See highlights from your history, including your most expensive charge, cheapest charge, largest charging session, and best value. FOLLOW YOUR TRENDS Visual charts make it easy to see how your charging changes over time. Explore monthly energy use, charging costs, average cost per kWh, home vs. public charging, charging network costs, and other trends based on your saved sessions. ORGANIZE YOUR CHARGING LOCATIONS Save the places you charge most often and organize them as Home, Work, or Public locations. Keep track of charging type, network, and typical energy pricing for each location. TRACK MULTIPLE CHARGING NETWORKS See how much energy and money you've spent across the charging networks you use, making it easy to compare your charging habits and costs. BUILT FOR EV OWNERS WHO LIKE THE DETAILS ChargeBuddy is designed for EV owners who want more than a receipt that disappears after a charging session. Build your own long-term charging history and see the real numbers behind owning and charging your EV. Your EV keeps track of the miles. ChargeBuddy keeps track of the charging.

Screenshots

I4 screens
ChargeBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: I at none against ChargeBuddy's 1. I also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. ChargeBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. I asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

I ships an update every 4 days, ChargeBuddy every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
I versus ChargeBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIChargeBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRonald AvilaRichard Walker

In-app purchases

None

I

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ChargeBuddy

One-time1
  • ChargeBuddy Pro$1.99

Questions

Is I free?
I is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChargeBuddy free?
ChargeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do I or ChargeBuddy have ads?
Neither I nor ChargeBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, I or ChargeBuddy?
I ships an update every 4 days, and ChargeBuddy every 6 days. Most recently, I was updated on October 19, 2026 and ChargeBuddy on October 31, 2026.

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