Comparison

TripCharge vs EV Charging Stations Map+

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

Head to head
About

TripCharge

Easily locate electric car chargers nearby or along your planned route. View detailed information about each charger, including network, connector type, and user comments. Seamlessly navigate to your chosen charger using Google Maps or Apple Maps.

Highlights
  • Find nearby chargers
  • Route planning with chargers
  • Detailed charger information
  • Navigation via Google/Apple Maps
  • Connector type and level details
Features
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The quickest and easiest way to find chargers for your electric car! Find the closest chargers to you and chargers along a route (from your current location to a destination you enter). Tap a pin to see details about the charger like the network name, connector type, level, quantity, and comments. Tap the pins' info window to navigate to the charger via Google Maps or Apple Maps. Created by Tommy Gaessler & Austin Mahan. Charging data from openchargemap.org.

About

EV Charging Stations Map+

Locate the closest Tesla Superchargers instantly or search globally. Plan trips effectively and reduce range anxiety with detailed station information, navigation integration, and live traffic updates. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Find nearest Superchargers
  • Search by address or city
  • Detailed charger information
  • Navigation integration
  • Live traffic updates
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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Find the nearest EV charging station in seconds. ChargePoint, Tesla Superchargers, EVgo, Rivian Adventure Network, and more, all on one map. Search by your current location or any address worldwide. Plan smarter road trips, dodge range anxiety, and spend less time worrying about your next charge. *** FEATURES *** ALWAYS UP TO DATE - Our database is continuously updated as new stations come online, so you never miss a charger. DETAILED STATION INFO - See distance, stall count, power rating, elevation, connector types, and facility details at a glance. SMART ROUTE PLANNER - Plan multi-stop road trips with intelligent routing. Compare the fastest, shortest, or best-coverage routes with every charger along the way. MULTI-ROUTE COMPARISON - Compare up to three route options side by side and pick the one that fits your trip. NEARBY AMENITIES - Food, coffee, restrooms, and shopping near every stop, make the most of your charge time. DESTINATION CHARGERS - Thousands of destination chargers available with their specs and establishment types (hotels, restaurants, and more). GAP WARNINGS - Get alerted when there's a long stretch between chargers so you can plan ahead and drive with confidence. SHAREABLE ROUTE SNAPSHOTS - Export your planned route as a polished image with map, stops, and distances, perfect for sharing with passengers or posting online. NEAREST STATIONS LIST - View every charger near you, sorted by distance, in a clean list view. ONE-TAP NAVIGATION - Get directions instantly via Apple Maps or Google Maps. LIVE TRAFFIC OVERLAY - See real-time traffic on the map to plan around delays. FAVORITES - Save your go-to charging spots with a single tap. DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Tesla, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its affiliates. "Tesla" is a trademark of Tesla, Inc., used here in a descriptive sense only to identify the types of vehicles and charging stations supported by this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/walabokllcterms

Screenshots

TripCharge4 screens
EV Charging Stations Map+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TripCharge at none against EV Charging Stations Map+'s 4. TripCharge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (47% vs 24%). EV Charging Stations Map+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). On price, rating, device support 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. EV Charging Stations Map+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. TripCharge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TripCharge against 4.7 for EV Charging Stations Map+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Charging Stations Map+ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of TripCharge's written reviews are positive against 24% of EV Charging Stations Map+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TripCharge ships an update every 14 months, EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TripCharge versus EV Charging Stations Map+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripChargeEV Charging Stations Map+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better23.7% of reviews
Number of ratings31.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommy GaesslerWALABOK LLC

Customer experience

TripCharge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%

EV Charging Stations Map+

All ratings1,857 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative72.3%

Bugs and requests

TripCharge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EV Charging Stations Map+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Good luck finding a charger
  • Tesla superchargers
  • I doesn't work for me
  • Needs updating
  • Super charger cut me off

Requested features

2 requests
  • Journey planner
  • Change from miles to kilometres

In-app purchases

None

TripCharge

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EV Charging Stations Map+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$26.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is TripCharge free?
TripCharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Charging Stations Map+ free?
EV Charging Stations Map+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TripCharge or EV Charging Stations Map+?
TripCharge and EV Charging Stations Map+ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1.9K ratings respectively.
Do TripCharge or EV Charging Stations Map+ have ads?
EV Charging Stations Map+ shows ads; TripCharge does not.
Which is updated more often, TripCharge or EV Charging Stations Map+?
TripCharge ships an update every 14 months, and EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. Most recently, TripCharge was updated on September 27, 2026 and EV Charging Stations Map+ on September 28, 2026.

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