TripCharge vs EV Charging Stations Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find nearby chargers
- Route planning with chargers
- Detailed charger information
- Navigation via Google/Apple Maps
- Connector type and level details
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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.
EV Charging Stations Planner
Discover and navigate to electric vehicle charging stations worldwide with real-time availability and detailed station information. Plan optimized routes with automatic charging stops, estimate costs, and manage multiple vehicles for a seamless EV driving experience.
- Worldwide EV charging station discovery
- Real-time map with station filters
- Smart route planning with charging stops
- Vehicle-specific charging recommendations
- Charging time and cost estimation
- Global coverage of major networks
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Find EV charging stations instantly with the most comprehensive electric vehicle charging app. Plan perfect routes, manage multiple vehicles, and never worry about running out of charge again. ** DISCOVER EV CHARGING STATIONS WORLDWIDE** - Real-time map showing all EV charging stations near you - Filter stations by connector type, power output, and availability - View detailed station info: pricing, connectors, and accessibility - Search charging stations by address, city, or current location ** SMART ROUTE PLANNING** - Intelligent route optimization with automatic charging stops - Battery level simulation throughout your journey - Charging time and cost estimation at each station - Emergency charging alerts for low battery scenarios ** PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR EV** - Manage multiple electric vehicles - Vehicle-specific charging recommendations - Compatible connector filtering - Accurate range calculations based on your EV model ** KEY FEATURES** - Interactive map with satellite and standard views - One-tap navigation to any charging station ** DETAILED CHARGING INSIGHTS** - Power output specifications (kW) - Real-time pricing information - Estimated charging duration - Total trip cost calculation ** GLOBAL COVERAGE** Access thousands of EV charging stations from major networks worldwide. Whether you're commuting to work or planning a cross-country road trip, find the perfect charging stations for your electric vehicle. **WHY CHOOSE OUR APP?** - Comprehensive database of EV charging stations - Accurate route planning with charging optimization - User-friendly interface designed for drivers - Regular updates with new stations - No subscription required - completely free Download now and join thousands of EV drivers who never worry about finding charging stations again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV Charging Stations Planner at 100% against TripCharge's 47%. EV Charging Stations Planner also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TripCharge's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EV Charging Stations Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of TripCharge's written reviews are positive against 100% of EV Charging Stations Planner's.
TripCharge ships an update every 14 months, EV Charging Stations Planner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TripCharge | EV Charging Stations Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tommy Gaessler | Dimitri Giani |
Customer experience
TripCharge
EV Charging Stations Planner
In-app purchases
TripCharge
No in-app purchases
EV Charging Stations Planner
No in-app purchases
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