Comparison

Vattenfall InCharge vs Charge Assist

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

Head to head
About

Vattenfall InCharge

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. This app allows you to locate available chargers, start and monitor charging sessions, and manage your account. It supports charging without a physical card by using your credit or debit card.

Highlights
  • Discover over 400,000 charging points
  • Check availability and charging rates
  • Start charging sessions via the app
  • Charge without a subscription card
  • Monitor charging session progress
  • Report charging station issues
  • Manage charge cards and sessions
Features
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Carefree Electric Driving for Everyone The transition to electric driving is accelerating rapidly. That’s why we are committed to making electric driving easy, affordable, and accessible for everyone. With Vattenfall InCharge, one of Europe’s largest charging networks, we make finding and charging easy! DISCOVER OVER 400,000 CHARGING POINTS ACROSS EUROPE With Vattenfall InCharge, you have access to over 400,000 charging points in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and more. And every day, more and more stations are added! CHECK AVAILABILITY AND CURRENT CHARGING RATES Check which charging points are available and view the price for charging when you use a Vattenfall InCharge charge card! CHARGE THROUGH THE APP Want to charge but don’t have your Vattenfall InCharge charge card with you? Log-in, select the charging point in the app and start your charging session through the app! CHARGE WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION Want to charge at a Vattenfall InCharge station but you don’t have a charge card? No problem! Easily add your credit or debit card and start your session through the app. When the session is finished, you’ll receive your receipt in the app and via email. RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHARGING SESSIONS Whether you start a session through the app or with your physical charge card, we’ll keep you updated on the progress of your charging session in the app. EASILY REPORT ISSUES Encounter a problem at a Vattenfall InCharge charging station? Report it easily through the app, we’ll start investigating and will let you know when the issue is finished! MANAGE YOUR CHARGECARDS, CHARGING STATIONS AND SESSIONS Are you a Vattenfall InCharge customer? Log in and manage your charge cards, charging stations, and see a comprehensive overview or detailed view of all your charging sessions. FILTER EASILY TO FIND YOUR FAVOURITE STATION Customize your search with our filtering options. Whether you need fast charging, specific plug types, or just want to look for Vattenfall InCharge stations, easily filter in our app to find the perfect charging station for your needs. RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS WHEN STATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE No space in your favorite charging station? Set notifications to be alerted when a charging point becomes available!

About

Charge Assist

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations easily. This app helps you locate chargers, start and stop charging sessions, view real-time progress, and manage payments. It supports a wide range of payment methods and offers smart charging technology.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers worldwide
  • Start and stop charging sessions
  • View charging progress
  • Filter chargers by power type
  • Scan QR codes to start charging
  • View charging tariffs
  • Smart Charging technology
Features
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Charge Assist is the perfect assistant for your electric vehicle - making EV charging as simple and quick as possible. The app helps you to find publicly accessible chargers supported by the GreenFlux charging network. Charge Assist offers the fastest growing selection of chargers available in an app, with new chargers being added all the time! Simply navigate towards a charger of your choice, start charging and pay automatically after your session ends. View a charger’s availability, its tariffs, the progress of your charge session and a host of other relevant information with just a few taps. With Charge Assist, you can: • Navigate to EV chargers worldwide • Start and stop charge sessions • View charging progress • Filter based on power type and other features • Scan QR codes to start charging immediately • See charging tariffs • See an overview of your previous charge sessions • Use our Smart Charging technology Charge Assist supports any modern payment method you may need, including credit cards, Apple Pay, and conventional EV charge cards. Have feedback for us? Let us know by sending an email to hello@chargeassist.app!

Screenshots

Vattenfall InCharge4 screens
Charge Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vattenfall InCharge at 54% against Charge Assist's 23%. Vattenfall InCharge also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Charge Assist's advantage is ratings volume (294 vs 26). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vattenfall InCharge holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charge Assist has 294 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Vattenfall InCharge's written reviews are positive against 23% of Charge Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, Charge Assist monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vattenfall InCharge versus Charge Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVattenfall InChargeCharge Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better4.0 (294 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better23.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26294 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVattenfall ABGreenFlux

Customer experience

Vattenfall InCharge

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative35.7%

Charge Assist

All ratings17 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive23.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative68.9%

Bugs and requests

Vattenfall InCharge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Charge Assist

Reported bugs

44 issues
  • Constantly going wrong
  • Payment method issues (not recognized, only EV card)
  • Chargers not working
  • App not starting
  • QR code not accepted
Show 39 more
  • App full of bugs
  • Locations disappearing from map
  • No charging rate advertised
  • Own brand chargers missing from map
  • App hard to use
  • No assistance provided
  • Automatic email responses instead of replies
  • Associated chargers not labelled
  • No service/connection
  • Charger location disappeared from map/favorites
  • No customer support number
  • No price information available
  • App fails to open on iOS 15
  • App does not work on mobile network (iPhone)
  • App not working, error messages
  • Webpage/app displays error message
  • App is dull/very poor
  • Not fit for purpose
  • New auto charge not supported on any payment method
  • App displays 'no internet' message despite connection
  • App screen blocked on 'no internet connection'
  • App not locating charging points
  • App crashes when trying to get more info
  • App freezes/displays error message when unplugging
  • App doesn't work on iPhone
  • No sessions or locations loaded
  • QR codes on charge points not recognized
  • App stopped working for a day
  • App often fails to load charger locations
  • Charger shows as unavailable but is fine
  • Charged twice for the same recharge
  • App gets stuck on initializing screen
  • App incorrectly states car is fully charged
  • Charge point location incorrect
  • App requires too many clicks for details
  • Session history and payment info disappeared after update
  • Workplace chargers not showing in app
  • App shows only NL stations
  • Few charging stations visible in Germany

Requested features

21 requests
  • Fix app to work on mobile network for iOS devices
  • Display charging prices
  • Improve location search and zoom functionality
  • Add support for more payment methods (credit cards, Apple Pay)
  • Fix app crashing issues
Show 16 more
  • Make app compatible with newer iOS versions
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Add ability to save chargers to favorites
  • Fix disappearing charger locations
  • Provide charging rate information
  • Ensure all own brand chargers are on the map
  • Allow charging without creating an account
  • Fix auto charge payment method issues
  • Improve app stability and fix bugs
  • Add support for RFID cards
  • Ensure charge points are correctly located
  • Improve user interface for easier navigation
  • Fix issues with QR code recognition
  • Make app work on 4G/5G networks
  • Provide clear pricing information
  • Improve background data usage

In-app purchases

None

Vattenfall InCharge

No in-app purchases

None

Charge Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vattenfall InCharge free?
Vattenfall InCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charge Assist free?
Charge Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vattenfall InCharge or Charge Assist?
Vattenfall InCharge is rated higher. Vattenfall InCharge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Charge Assist averages 4.0 from 294 ratings.
Do Vattenfall InCharge or Charge Assist have ads?
Neither Vattenfall InCharge nor Charge Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vattenfall InCharge or Charge Assist?
Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Charge Assist monthly. Most recently, Vattenfall InCharge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Charge Assist on October 25, 2026.

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