WattsUp vs stopNtop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WattsUp
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.
- EV route planning
- Rapid charger locations
- Live charger status
- Alternative charger suggestions
- Route distance calculation
- Customizable filters
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EV Route Planner and Charging Assistant WattsUp is the app that you’ve been waiting for and a revolution in how rapid charging options are presented to electric vehicle (EV) drivers. Enjoy the ability to easily view a chosen route knowing that the information is comprehensive, up to date and includes all major network operators. Features -------- WattsUp will show you all of the rapid chargers on your journey. Regardless of network operator, if it has the connector you need, you’ll see it. Missed the announcement of a new charger? Don’t worry, it will be there. We’ll automatically show you actual driving distances to chargers whilst en route. Choose a charger but see all of the alternatives using our intuitive status bar. Be forewarned if a charger isn’t working and choose an alternative *before* you arrive. WattsUp will show you the live operational status of a charging location (when available). Apply Filters to fine-tune your results to suit your preferences. Additional `PRO` Filters are available via in-app subscription. Feedback --------- We think you’ll be excited by how WattsUp works. However, we want to continue improving and updating the app. If you have feedback for us, please get in touch! WattsUp - Inspiring range confidence. Note: We are continually working with UK, Ireland and New Zealand network operators to add more live status features. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula | Privacy Policy: https://www.wattsup.app/terms/privacy
stopNtop
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Stop N Top is a mobile app for charging your electric vehicle on the Randridge Technologies charging network. With Randridge Technologies EV Charging Mobile Service, you can view and adjust the charging session remotely, charge with the same account at all Randridge Technologies charging points - at home, at work and on the move throughout Ireland. Just plug in your car and we'll sort out the rest. View a real time map of the state of charge points that are available, in use or out of order / offline. - Reserve a Charge Point - Navigate to the Location - Start and Stop Charging - Monitor Charging Power Remotely. In addition to our charging network, users can charge with our app throughout Europe through our roaming partners. Our 24/7 Helpdesk is available to help with any questions or queries that you might have. To charge with the Stop N Top app, you will have to be a registered member. To register please visit the following weblink: register.randridgetechnologies.ie/register. The service is prepaid and bills you automatically based on prices charged at each charging station. During Registration, you will pay €30.00 via credit / debit card to be added to your charging account. Please visit www.stopntop.ie for more information and for instructions on charging. Happy Charging and Safe Driving
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WattsUp at every 6 weeks against stopNtop's every 27 months. WattsUp also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, stopNtop every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WattsUp | stopNtop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sanctus Media Ltd | Randridge Smart EV Limited |
Bugs and requests
WattsUp
Reported bugs
17 issues- 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
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- App worked once, then no navigation
- Start journey button only shows up 20% of the time
- User position does not move on the map during journey
- Route planner doesn't work at all
- App keeps crashing on iOS 11.4
- App freezes when pressing buttons
- Favourites don't load properly every time
- Press and hold on icon doesn't work properly
- Map doesn't move in navigation
- CarPlay live status doesn't update frequently
- CarPlay is slow and unresponsive
- Route from Northern Ireland to Scotland doesn't recognize ferry terminals
Requested features
20 requests- 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
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- Increase number of favorites and allow reordering
- Allow selection of preferred/avoided providers
- Add ability to look at a map
- Improve navigation interface
- Add map browse facility
- Add ability to save future routes
- Add charge points to address book
- Add ability to create own route with waypoints
- Specify connection type
- Indicate distance between selected chargers
- Support for Europe/other continents
- Filter charge points by type (e.g., Nissan Rapids)
- Add dark mode
- Improve status indicator visibility
- Allow passing directions to preferred navigation app (Waze)
stopNtop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WattsUp
No in-app purchases
stopNtop
No in-app purchases
