# WattsUp vs EV Companion

The clearest difference is rating: EV Companion at 4.2 against WattsUp's 2.0. EV Companion also leads on ratings volume (639 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). WattsUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (46% vs 13%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV Companion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WattsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

EV Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Companion has 639 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 13% of EV Companion'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, EV Companion fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WattsUp | EV Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858/reviews) | **[4.2 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **639** |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 12.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sanctus Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113597031) | [AppBytes, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574209461) |

## 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


### EV Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-companion/id1574209459)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app helps electric vehicle owners find charging stations, plan long-distance trips with AI-powered route suggestions, and manage vehicle-specific charging information. It offers real-time availability, pricing, and community feedback for numerous charging networks worldwide. Users can also integrate Tesla accounts for enhanced vehicle status monitoring and remote climate control.

**Highlights:** Real-time charging station availability and pricing, AI-powered trip planning with charging stops, Vehicle-specific charging compatibility, Community feedback on charging locations, Tesla account integration for vehicle status, Directions via multiple map services

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Biannual Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium | $59.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent route planning
- 🚗 Helpful for EV drivers
- 💡 Useful features like charging station details

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Forced subscription model
- 📍 Inaccurate charger locations
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🚫 Missing key charging networks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when planning trips
- Charger information is outdated
- Unable to connect to charging stations

**Requested features**

- Offline map support
- Ability to filter by available chargers
- Integration with payment systems
- Support for more EV models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WattsUp free?

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

### Is EV Companion free?

EV Companion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WattsUp or EV Companion?

EV Companion is rated higher. WattsUp averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EV Companion averages 4.2 from 639 ratings.

### Do WattsUp or EV Companion have ads?

Neither WattsUp nor EV Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WattsUp or EV Companion?

WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, and EV Companion fortnightly. Most recently, WattsUp was updated on October 25, 2026 and EV Companion on October 25, 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.*