Comparison

tm alert vs ctCharge

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

Head to head
About

tm alert

Get real-time traffic updates, accident reports, and roadwork notifications from Transport Malta. This app uses your location to display nearby transport information, including cycle lanes and EV charging stations, on a color-coded map.

Highlights
  • Live traffic updates
  • User reporting for accidents and traffic
  • Direct updates from TM Control Room
  • Accident and roadwork notifications
  • Cycle routes and TenT Network display
  • EV charging station locations
Features
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Transport Malta through this app can reach the end users in providing real time information on traffic flow, reporting of accidents and notify end users on any road works underway. The App will be using the device’s current location to load Transport related information in the vicinity, and load additional geospatial data available ie TenT Network, Charging Pillars location, Cycle Lanes, Accident Locations and Roadworks. The map incorporates real-time traffic updates, ensuring that users are aware of any delays or congestions on their routes. This realtime information is directly provided and verified by the Control Centre of Transport Malta. Users can view colour-coded overlays on the map provided by Google Map, indicating the possible current traffic conditions and potential areas of congestion. Users can also utilise the App to notify the Control Centre on heavy traffic and any accidents. Notable features: Live Traffic Updates • User Reporting / Accidents and Heavy Traffic • Live Updates coming from TM Control Room • Accident Locations • Roadwork updates • Cycle Routes • TenT Network • Charging Dock locations for EV users

About

ctCharge

Features
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ctCharge provides a simple solution to charge your electric vehicle, by connecting to the charging infrastructure throughout Malta and Gozo. Whether you’re at home, at work or running errands, this app locates the closest charging pillar to you for easy Plug and Go. Simply download the app, establish an account, locate a charging pillar near you, scan the code on it, and leave your electric vehicle charging. When you're finished, you will be notified, and you can then end your session in the app. After a successful charge, the app will deduct the amount from your registered bank account for a quick and easy payment option. ctCharge - charging made easy.

Screenshots

tm alert3 screens
ctCharge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ctCharge at monthly against tm alert's every 4 months. ctCharge also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tm alert ships an update every 4 months, ctCharge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
tm alert versus ctCharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertm alertctCharge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB75 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperViosideCT PARK LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

tm alert

No in-app purchases

None

ctCharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is tm alert free?
tm alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ctCharge free?
ctCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do tm alert or ctCharge have ads?
Neither tm alert nor ctCharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tm alert or ctCharge?
tm alert ships an update every 4 months, and ctCharge monthly. Most recently, tm alert was updated on September 15, 2026 and ctCharge on October 11, 2026.

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