Comparison

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) vs EV Charging Stations Map+

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

Head to head
About

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Plan and navigate electric vehicle trips with detailed route suggestions, including charging stops and estimated durations. This tool provides real-time updates and replanning capabilities while driving, supporting a wide range of EV models.

Highlights
  • EV trip planning
  • Charging stop suggestions
  • Real-time navigation
  • Trip replanning
  • Supports major EV models
  • Driving mode
Features
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A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is the world's most respected service to plan, learn and dream about Electric Vehicles - EVs. Simply select your vehicle model, enter your destination and hit plan to get a full trip plan including charge stops and trip duration. When you are ready to drive it, just go to driving mode and use ABRP as a real-time plan follow-up tool and even navigator, replan as necessary and get continuously updated information about your trip. We support every major EV in the market. Which suits your needs best? Terms of use: https://rivian.com/legal/terms

About

EV Charging Stations Map+

Locate the closest Tesla Superchargers instantly or search globally. Plan trips effectively and reduce range anxiety with detailed station information, navigation integration, and live traffic updates. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Find nearest Superchargers
  • Search by address or city
  • Detailed charger information
  • Navigation integration
  • Live traffic updates
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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Find the nearest EV charging station in seconds. ChargePoint, Tesla Superchargers, EVgo, Rivian Adventure Network, and more, all on one map. Search by your current location or any address worldwide. Plan smarter road trips, dodge range anxiety, and spend less time worrying about your next charge. Works for every EV: see Tesla Superchargers (NACS), CCS and Level 2 chargers side by side. *** FEATURES *** ALWAYS UP TO DATE - Our database is continuously updated as new stations come online, so you never miss a charger. DETAILED STATION INFO - See distance, stall count, power rating, elevation, connector types, and facility details at a glance. SMART ROUTE PLANNER - Plan multi-stop road trips with intelligent routing. Compare the fastest, shortest, or best-coverage routes with every charger along the way. MULTI-ROUTE COMPARISON - Compare up to three route options side by side and pick the one that fits your trip. NEARBY AMENITIES - Food, coffee, restrooms, and shopping near every stop, make the most of your charge time. DESTINATION CHARGERS - Thousands of destination chargers available with their specs and establishment types (hotels, restaurants, and more). GAP WARNINGS - Get alerted when there's a long stretch between chargers so you can plan ahead and drive with confidence. SHAREABLE ROUTE SNAPSHOTS - Export your planned route as a polished image with map, stops, and distances, perfect for sharing with passengers or posting online. NEAREST STATIONS LIST - View every charger near you, sorted by distance, in a clean list view. ONE-TAP NAVIGATION - Get directions instantly via Apple Maps or Google Maps. LIVE TRAFFIC OVERLAY - See real-time traffic on the map to plan around delays. FAVORITES - Save your go-to charging spots with a single tap. DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Tesla, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its affiliates. "Tesla" is a trademark of Tesla, Inc., used here in a descriptive sense only to identify the types of vehicles and charging stations supported by this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/walabokllcterms

Screenshots

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)4 screens
EV Charging Stations Map+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) at none against EV Charging Stations Map+'s shown. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 23%) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EV Charging Stations Map+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) against 4.7 for EV Charging Stations Map+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s written reviews are positive against 23% of EV Charging Stations Map+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) ships an update every 9 days, EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) versus EV Charging Stations Map+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Better Routeplanner (ABRP)EV Charging Stations Map+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#33 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRivianWALABOK LLC

Customer experience

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

All ratings6,658 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews967 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral15.0%
Negative43.7%

EV Charging Stations Map+

All ratings1,879 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.6%

User reviews

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate route planning
  • 🚀 Helpful for long trips
  • 🚀 Indispensable for EV owners
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Integrates with OBD dongle

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Power-hungry on mobile
  • 👎 Confusing, unintuitive UI
  • 👎 Poor CarPlay integration
  • 👎 Unreliable charger information

EV Charging Stations Map+

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Handy app
  • 🚀 Useful
  • 🚀 Most Accurate
  • 🚀 Love the supercharger stations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Waste of time
  • 🐛 Terrible app
  • 🐛 Pointless app!
  • 🐛 App for Spam charges
  • 🐛 Scam?

Bugs and requests

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes when switching between apps
  • Inaccurate range and charging time estimates
  • Randomly changes planned routes
  • Fails to recognize certain EV models
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with Google/Apple Maps
  • Live charger availability status
  • Ability to exclude certain chargers
  • Improved route editing and customization

EV Charging Stations Map+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Good luck finding a charger
  • Tesla superchargers
  • I doesn't work for me
  • Needs updating
  • Super charger cut me off

Requested features

2 requests
  • Journey planner
  • Change from miles to kilometres

In-app purchases

2 purchases

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annually$49.991 Year
4 purchases

EV Charging Stations Map+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$26.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Charging Stations Map+ free?
EV Charging Stations Map+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+?
EV Charging Stations Map+ is rated higher. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while EV Charging Stations Map+ averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+ have ads?
EV Charging Stations Map+ shows ads; A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) does not.
Which is updated more often, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) ships an update every 9 days, and EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. Most recently, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) was updated on November 4, 2026 and EV Charging Stations Map+ on November 3, 2026.

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