Comparison

Vattenfall InCharge vs Ad

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

Ad

Discover nearby electric vehicle charging stations that support ad-hoc payments without registration. Find stations with CCS connectors and a minimum charging capacity of 50 kW. Pay easily on-site using credit/debit card, QR code, SMS, or charging apps.

Highlights
  • Ad-hoc charging stations
  • CCS connector support
  • Minimum 50 kW charging capacity
  • No registration required
  • Multiple payment options
  • On-site payment
Features
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The Ad-Hoc Map shows you charging stations with a CCS connector and a charging capacity of at least 50 kW, where ad-hoc charging is possible without registration. Payment can be made directly on-site by credit or debit card, QR code, SMS, or via charging apps without registration.

Screenshots

Vattenfall InCharge4 screens
Ad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ad at 100% against Vattenfall InCharge's 54%. Ad also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Vattenfall InCharge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement 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. Ad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Vattenfall InCharge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, Ad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vattenfall InCharge versus Ad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVattenfall InChargeAd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVattenfall ABeWerk GmbH

Customer experience

Vattenfall InCharge

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

Ad

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vattenfall InCharge

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ad

One-time3
  • Bronze Support$2.99
  • Silber Support$4.99
  • Gold Support$8.99

Questions

Is Vattenfall InCharge free?
Vattenfall InCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad free?
Ad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vattenfall InCharge or Ad have ads?
Neither Vattenfall InCharge nor Ad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vattenfall InCharge or Ad?
Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ad every 2 months. Most recently, Vattenfall InCharge was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ad on October 18, 2026.

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