Comparison

特来电 vs PlaceCue

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

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About

特来电

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations easily. Locate nearby or destination chargers, check real-time availability, and initiate charging with a simple scan or by entering the terminal number. Monitor your vehicle's status and share your charging experiences.

Highlights
  • Station search by location, favorites, recent, or nearby
  • Real-time charging terminal status
  • QR code or terminal number charging initiation
  • Vehicle status monitoring (violations, battery, mileage)
  • One-click and shake-to-navigate to charging stations
  • Station reviews and ratings
Features
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【功能介绍】 电站搜索 通过目的地电站搜索、收藏的电站、最近充电和附近电站,可以快速定位到要查询的充电站,且通过电站详情,能够实时掌握充电终端的使用情况。 扫码充电 扫描充电终端上的二维码,一键启动充电,方便快捷;也可直接输入终端编号或选择充电终端启动充电。 充电地图 全国各城市的电站建设情况,一目了然;且能方便查看各城市的电站分布和电站实时状态。 我的爱车 随时掌握爱车违章情况;实时远程了解爱车的当前电量,行驶里程、时间及耗电情况。 一键导航、摇两摇导航 一键找到最方便、服务更优的充电站并导航到目的地。 电站评论 对充电站评分,随时跟小伙伴分享充电体验。 【联系方式】 感谢您使用特来电APP,任何问题您都可以通过以下的方式联系我们: 1. 客服电话:4001-300-001 2. 微信公众号:请搜索“qdteld” 立即下载体验吧!你特别,我来电,我们一起特来电! 【温馨提示】 特来电的电站导航会持续使用GPS定位服务,切换至后台时,仍会继续,相比其他操作会消耗更多的电量,并影响电池续航时间。 Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

PlaceCue

Features
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PlaceCue is a simple way to remember where you put everyday items—from keys and documents to chargers, tools, and household supplies. Just ask Siri to: “Save item location” “Find item location” Record or retrieve an item’s location using your voice. Siri shortcuts can work from the Lock Screen and even when PlaceCue is not open. KEY FEATURES • Save item locations with Siri • Find item locations with Siri • Use voice commands from the Lock Screen • Keep multiple items with the same name • Search by item name or location • Edit and delete saved records • Available in English and Simplified Chinese • Data is stored on your device • No account required PERFECT FOR • Keys and access cards • Passports and important documents • Chargers and spare batteries • Medicine and household supplies • Tools, remotes, and accessories • Seasonal and stored belongings The free version lets you save up to 20 items. Unlock Pro with a one-time purchase to remove the item limit. The next time you cannot remember where something is, just ask Siri.

Screenshots

特来电4 screens
PlaceCue3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 特来电 at none against PlaceCue's 1. 特来电 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). PlaceCue's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, 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. PlaceCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 特来电 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

特来电 ships an update monthly, PlaceCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
特来电 versus PlaceCue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter特来电PlaceCue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (245 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size309 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer特来电新能源股份有限公司智 胥

In-app purchases

None

特来电

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PlaceCue

One-time1
  • Pro$3.99

Questions

Is 特来电 free?
特来电 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlaceCue free?
PlaceCue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 特来电 or PlaceCue have ads?
Neither 特来电 nor PlaceCue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 特来电 or PlaceCue?
特来电 ships an update monthly, and PlaceCue every 2 weeks. Most recently, 特来电 was updated on November 6, 2026 and PlaceCue on October 31, 2026.

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