Comparison

WattsUp vs Octopus Electroverse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • EV route planning
  • Rapid charger locations
  • Live charger status
  • Alternative charger suggestions
  • Route distance calculation
  • Customizable filters
Features
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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

About

Octopus Electroverse

Access the UK & Europe's largest EV charging network with this app. Find and use over 1,000,000 chargers, enjoy transparent pricing, and discover discounts. It simplifies charging on the go for all EV drivers.

Highlights
  • Access over 1,000,000 chargers
  • Plunge Pricing discounts
  • Map filters for charging speed and type
  • Live charger availability
  • In-app charging initiation
  • Route planner with charging stops
  • Multiple payment options
Features
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Ready for better EV charging? This is Octopus Electroverse, the UK & Europe’s largest EV charging network. It will change how you charge on the go. — Access over 1,000,000 chargers with the all-powerful and award-winning Electroverse app and Electrocard. The Electrocard (RFID) is free to order & you can do this through the Electroverse app whenever you like. One app. One card. One place for your charging needs. This is public EV charging made simple. ‘But I’m not an Octopus customer!’ we hear you cry - well, good news, you don’t need to be with Octopus Energy to use Electroverse - it’s open to all! What’s more, paywalls and hidden fees aren’t our thing - we’re more ‘discounts and inclusivity’. So, once you’ve signed up, you’ll have access to every feature immediately. You’ll also only ever get clear and transparent pricing from us. We never mark up charging rates, directly passing through the rate we receive from the relevant network. This also means we’re able to wrangle some discounted deals, so you can start saving on your favourite charging networks. We’ll see you in the Electroverse soon. —— App features include: - Plunge Pricing discounts = On top of our standard discounts, we’ve rolled out Plunge Pricing: discounts when energy prices drop. Green energy = greener discounts. - Electroverse map toggle = Switches map visibility between all chargers and those compatible with Electroverse. This means you have all the information when selecting a charger. - Map filters = Search and find charging stations via charging speeds, socket types and preferred networks. - Detailed Charger Information = Shows live charger availability, a renewable energy icon to help you charge with 100% green energy, and important location details (such as charging costs and other parking restrictions). - In-app charging = Charge your vehicle via the app! Simply plug in and tap 'start charge' on your phone. - Route planner = Energise your drive with plotted charging stops along any route! Makes driving long distances a piece of cake. - Pay, your way = Debit card, Apple Pay, & more. It’s all your choice. —— Winners of: - Best EV Charging App (2025) - E-mobility Awards - Mobile Innovation of the Year (2024) - National Technology Awards - Best EV charging app (2023) - AutoExpress Awards - EV charging and app development (2022) - E-mobility Awards

Screenshots

WattsUp4 screens
Octopus Electroverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Octopus Electroverse at 4.6 against WattsUp's 2.0. Octopus Electroverse also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). WattsUp's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Octopus Electroverse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus Electroverse has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of WattsUp's written reviews are positive against 61% of Octopus Electroverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, Octopus Electroverse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WattsUp versus Octopus Electroverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattsUpOctopus Electroverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews60.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanctus Media LtdOctopus Energy

Customer experience

WattsUp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive45.6%
Neutral12.3%
Negative42.1%

Octopus Electroverse

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative27.7%

User reviews

WattsUp

From 1 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

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

Octopus Electroverse

From 17 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient charging experience
  • 💡 Comprehensive charging network
  • 🚀 Reliable app functionality
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate charger availability information
  • 💰 High charging prices
  • 🐛 Login and account issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

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
Show 12 more
  • 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
Show 15 more
  • 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)

Octopus Electroverse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when using certain features
  • Chargers shown as available but not working
  • Issues with linking Octopus Energy account
  • Inconsistent behavior when starting/stopping charging
  • Delayed or missing charging session data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add price filter to map view
  • Improve route planning and navigation
  • Integrate with vehicle's battery status
  • Add more payment options beyond credit cards
  • Provide charging history and expense tracking

In-app purchases

None

WattsUp

No in-app purchases

None

Octopus Electroverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WattsUp free?
WattsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octopus Electroverse free?
Octopus Electroverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WattsUp or Octopus Electroverse?
Octopus Electroverse is rated higher. WattsUp averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Octopus Electroverse averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do WattsUp or Octopus Electroverse have ads?
Neither WattsUp nor Octopus Electroverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WattsUp or Octopus Electroverse?
WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, and Octopus Electroverse weekly. Most recently, WattsUp was updated on September 21, 2026 and Octopus Electroverse on September 26, 2026.

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