# WattsUp vs EV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WattsUp at 46% against EV's 0%. WattsUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). EV's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. WattsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

EV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV has 22 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 0% of EV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WattsUp | EV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858/reviews) | **[4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charging-stations-map/id6444079648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanctus Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113597031) | [Berkant Dagtekin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648296489) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charging-stations-map/id6444079648)

Locate and navigate to electric vehicle charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers and CHAdeMO. Plan your trips with turn-by-turn directions to over 100,000 charging ports worldwide. Essential for EV owners seeking convenient charging solutions.

**Highlights:** Find electric vehicle charging stations, Turn-by-turn directions to charging points, Over 100,000 charging ports supported, Smooth and responsive interface, Supports various EV plug types

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Stations are with you! | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WattsUp free?

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

### Is EV free?

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

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

EV is rated higher. WattsUp averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EV averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do WattsUp or EV have ads?

Neither WattsUp nor EV shows ads.

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

WattsUp ships an update every 6 weeks, and EV every 6 weeks. Most recently, WattsUp was updated on September 21, 2026 and EV on September 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.*