Comparison

Vattenfall InCharge vs NORTHE

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

NORTHE

This app provides access to a vast network of electric vehicle charging stations across Europe and the Nordics. Easily search, find, filter, plan, charge, and pay for your EV charging needs all within a single application. It supports various payment methods and allows account sharing for added convenience.

Highlights
  • Access thousands of charging stations
  • Search, filter, and plan routes
  • Hassle-free payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card)
  • Share account and payment method
  • View prices before charging
  • Optimize routes with car integration
  • Track charging sessions
Features
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Get ready for a new way to charge your electric vehicle! With the Northe charging solution, you have access to thousands of charging stations from over 100 charging operators across borders, in one app. Whether you're planning a road trip or just running errands around town, you can search, find, filter, plan, charge, and pay directly in the app. Northe offers hassle-free payments. Choose your way to pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or simply add your credit card once and then you're good to go. Do you want to share your account with your family and or friends? No problems, In the Northe app you can share an account and payment method with others. Before starting a session, you will always be able to see the prices beforehand, no matter which one of our 345 thousand charging points throughout the Nordics and Europe. Not sure when or where to charge? Add your car to the Northe app. With our partner Enode, we optimize you to ur route plan even better, as well as enable you to see the current status of the charging session. In the filter function, you can easily search where to charge, what plug type, charging operator, and at what speed of the chargers you wish. Gone are the days of worrying about finding a charging station or dealing with complicated payment methods. In the Northe charging app, you can always see and track your charging sessions. Driving and charging in business? No problem! We have a solution for companies driving electric as well. Please get in touch with us at hello@northe.app, and we will help you with your company car. With Northe, you can charge your car on the go throughout the Nordics and in Europe, hassle-free. So why wait? Join the electric vehicle revolution and experience the convenience of Northe today! Charge your next adventure.

Screenshots

Vattenfall InCharge4 screens
NORTHE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vattenfall InCharge at 4.4 against NORTHE's 3.0. Vattenfall InCharge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vattenfall InCharge has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Vattenfall InCharge's written reviews are positive against 47% of NORTHE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, NORTHE every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vattenfall InCharge versus NORTHE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVattenfall InChargeNORTHE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVattenfall ABCharge4Go AB

Customer experience

Vattenfall InCharge

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative37.0%

NORTHE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vattenfall InCharge

No in-app purchases

None

NORTHE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vattenfall InCharge free?
Vattenfall InCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NORTHE free?
NORTHE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vattenfall InCharge or NORTHE?
Vattenfall InCharge is rated higher. Vattenfall InCharge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NORTHE averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Vattenfall InCharge or NORTHE have ads?
NORTHE shows ads; Vattenfall InCharge does not.
Which is updated more often, Vattenfall InCharge or NORTHE?
Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, and NORTHE every 9 days. Most recently, Vattenfall InCharge was updated on September 30, 2026 and NORTHE on September 28, 2026.

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