# WattsUp vs Charger Map for Tesla

The clearest difference is rating: Charger Map for Tesla at 4.7 against WattsUp's 2.0. Charger Map for Tesla also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). WattsUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (46% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charger Map for Tesla sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. WattsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Charger Map for Tesla holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charger Map for Tesla has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of WattsUp's written reviews are positive against 35% of Charger Map for Tesla's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WattsUp | Charger Map for Tesla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charger-map-for-tesla/id1471481469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 35.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanctus Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113597031) | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) |

## What reviewers say

### WattsUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858)

This app helps electric vehicle drivers plan routes and find charging stations. It displays comprehensive, up-to-date information on rapid chargers, including their live operational status and alternatives. Users can filter results and receive notifications about charger availability.

**Highlights:** EV route planning, Rapid charger locations, Live charger status, Alternative charger suggestions, Route distance calculation, Customizable filters

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for planning charging stops
- 💡 Shows chargers ahead on route
- 💡 Live charger status data
- 👍 Easy to spot icons with supplier logos
- 👍 Good price filter feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 CarPlay issues (freezing, unresponsive)
- 🐛 Car not listed in database
- 🐛 Address not known/poor mapping

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and refuses to work in CarPlay
- App hangs while searching
- App crashes when trying to update database
- App crashes when trying to select charge points
- App won't open after latest update

**Requested features**

- Add more cars to database
- Improve CarPlay usability and features
- Allow search for specific number of chargers
- Add multipoint routes into Apple Maps
- Add 'saved journey' setting


### Charger Map for Tesla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charger-map-for-tesla/id1471481469)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Easily locate nearby supercharger stations for your electric vehicle. Discover amenities at stations, plan routes for road trips, and find nearby destinations to enjoy while charging. The app provides real-time updates on station availability and services.

**Highlights:** Locate nearby supercharger stations, View station amenities (restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi), Detailed station information, Route planning for road trips, Send routes to Tesla GPS, Discover nearby destinations while charging, Constantly updated station list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro mode | $49.99 | per year |
| Display charging locations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Display charging locations UK | $4.99 | one-time |
| chargeurs à destinations | $5.99 | one-time |
| chargeurs à destinations | $7.99 | one-time |
| 显示目的地充电站位置 | $9.99 | one-time |
| chargeurs à destinations | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro mode | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for finding superchargers
- 👍 Sorted list shows closest chargers first
- 👍 Provides charger details and directions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing or outdated charger locations
- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Difficult to test app without paying
- 🤖 Intrusive pop-ups and nag screens
- 🤔 Unreliable or inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Charger locations not loading properly
- Inability to send charger info to Tesla
- Unauthorized credit card charges reported

**Requested features**

- Show distance between chargers
- Add route planning and trip optimization
- Include charger pricing information
- Allow user reviews of charging stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WattsUp free?

WattsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Charger Map for Tesla free?

Charger Map for Tesla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WattsUp or Charger Map for Tesla?

Charger Map for Tesla is rated higher. WattsUp averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Charger Map for Tesla averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do WattsUp or Charger Map for Tesla have ads?

Neither WattsUp nor Charger Map for Tesla shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WattsUp or Charger Map for Tesla?

WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Charger Map for Tesla every 5 weeks. Most recently, WattsUp was updated on November 2, 2026 and Charger Map for Tesla on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*