IES GPS vs R1 Cha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IES GPS
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IES GPS System is a real time GPS/GSM/GPRS tracking service. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. User must choose any of the advanced IES Tracking devices to be installed in the vehicle, then you can use your IES GPS System to monitor it. iOS 4.0 or above is necessary in order to use Push notification service. Up to 10 tracking devices can be monitored at the same time.
R1 Cha
Access local coupons and online deals directly from your phone. Present mobile coupons to retailers for instant savings on dining, shopping, and travel. Save favorite merchants and view current benefits without needing to print or pay in advance.
- Redeem local coupons and online deals
- Present mobile coupons for instant savings
- Save favorite merchants
- Discover deals via GPS
- Access travel discounts
- Unlimited coupon usage
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The R1 Cha-Ching app, powered by BaZing, lets you take discounts anywhere you go! Resource One customers can now redeem local coupons and online deals right from their phone. Simply present the coupon on your mobile phone to the retailer to instantly save on dining, shopping, traveling, and more. Get your discounts on the spot without paying for deals in advance. Store all your favorite merchants and stay up to date on your current benefits. Only members of R1 Cha-Ching can use the app and access these deals. R1 Cha-Ching’s App Features: No printing! Just present your mobile coupon to the retailer Use most coupons as many times as you like GPS - Find deals near you, at home, or wherever you travel Over 300,000 deals all over the country, with more added every day Save, view and remove local merchants to Favorites list View all your other current BaZing benefits Travel section for discounts on hotels, car rentals, entertainment, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IES GPS at 10.0 against R1 Cha's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
IES GPS ships an update every 2 months, R1 Cha every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IES GPS | R1 Cha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Portman Electronics Ltd. | Resource One Credit Union |
In-app purchases
IES GPS
No in-app purchases
R1 Cha
No in-app purchases
