AusweisApp Bund vs charge7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AusweisApp Bund
This software allows you to digitally identify yourself online using your German national ID card, electronic residence permit, or EU citizen card. It's designed for secure online authentication across various platforms.
- Online identification with national ID card
- Supports electronic residence permit
- Enables EU citizen card identification
- Secure online authentication
- Available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad
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Die AusweisApp ist eine Software, die Sie auf Ihrem iPhone, Mac oder iPad installieren, um sich mit Ihrem Personalausweis, Ihrem elektronischen Aufenthaltstitel oder der eID-Karte für Unionsbürger:innen online auszuweisen. Alle weiterführenden Informationen finden Sie unter: www.ausweisapp.bund.de Die Erklärung zur Barrierefreiheit der Software finden Sie unter: https://www.ausweisapp.bund.de/barrierefreiheit-app Entwickelt im Auftrag des Bundesamtes für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik.
charge7
Rent a portable charger on the go in Vienna. Find nearby stations, scan a QR code to rent a power bank with built-in cables, and return it to any station. Payment is handled via credit/debit cards or Alipay.
- Rent portable power banks
- Find nearby rental stations
- Integrated charging cables (Apple, USB-C, Micro USB)
- QR code rental system
- Return to any station
- Credit/debit card payment
- Alipay top-up with credits
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On the road and the battery is empty? Desperately asking if someone has a charging cable with them and if there is a power outlet nearby? This has happened to us far too often... That's why we're building a powerbank sharing network in Vienna. What is charge7? Charge7 is a Viennese startup. Simply rent a powerbank to charge your smartphone in the restaurant or on the road. Each charge7powerbank comes with Apple, USB-C and Micro USB cable. So you don't need your own. You can return the charge7powerbank any station near you, which you can find in the app. How does it work? Open the charge7app to find the closest station next to you. Scan the QR code on the station to rent a power bank. Plug in using the cable included and charge on the go. Return the power bank to any station shown on the map. Where can I find charge7? We are working together with popular bars, cafes, shops and many more. We are always looking for new and exciting venues to partner with. Drop us a message in the app and tell us where you would like to see us next. How do I pay? Choose one of our payment methods in the app. It is possible to use all kind of credit and debit cards for paying the rental fee. You can also to Top-Up using bank cards or AliPay and get free credits! Scan the QR code on the station and the power bank will pop out of it! Don’t worry! We cap your daily spending and remember you to return it. Our pricing is fully transparent and displayed in the app. If you choose to keep the power bank, you will be charged its purchase price. Got a question? Visit www.charge7.at or contact us via the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: charge7 at 100% against AusweisApp Bund's 34%. charge7 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). AusweisApp Bund's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1). 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.
charge7 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AusweisApp Bund has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of AusweisApp Bund's written reviews are positive against 100% of charge7's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AusweisApp Bund | charge7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Governikus GmbH & Co. KG | JZ Mobile Payment Services GmbH |
Customer experience
AusweisApp Bund
charge7
Bugs and requests
AusweisApp Bund
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to read ID card
- Disconnects during verification
- Incompatible with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Support for dual citizenship
- Simplified setup process
- Consistent instructions across devices
- Integration with Apple Wallet
charge7
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AusweisApp Bund
No in-app purchases
charge7
No in-app purchases
