Comparison

WattsUp vs Rail Route

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

Rail Route

Features
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Rail Route is the ultimate London Underground companion. Whether you're a daily commuter or visiting London for the first time, Rail Route makes navigating the Tube fast and effortless. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY Enter any two stations and instantly get step-by-step directions. See which lines to take, where to change, how long each leg takes, and the estimated fare — all powered by the official TfL API. LIVE LINE STATUS Check real-time status for all Tube lines at a glance. Colour-coded indicators show good service, minor delays, severe delays, and suspensions. Status refreshes automatically every 60 seconds. INTERACTIVE TUBE MAP Explore the full London Underground schematic map. Pinch to zoom, tap any station to see its lines and zone, and watch your planned route highlight in real time as you browse. JOURNEY HISTORY Your recent journeys are saved automatically. Re-run any previous journey with a single tap — perfect for your regular commute. FEATURES • Real-time journey planner using official TfL data • Live status for all 14 lines including Elizabeth line, Overground, and DLR • Interactive SVG schematic tube map with pinch-to-zoom • Station autocomplete search • Journey history with quick re-run • Clean, fast, native iOS design

Screenshots

WattsUp4 screens
Rail Route4 screens

Verdict

The call

WattsUp and Rail Route are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WattsUp versus Rail Route: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattsUpRail Route
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanctus Media LtdNicholas Banerjee

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)

Rail Route

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WattsUp

No in-app purchases

None

Rail Route

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WattsUp free?
WattsUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rail Route free?
Rail Route is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WattsUp or Rail Route have ads?
Neither WattsUp nor Rail Route shows ads.

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