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.
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.
- EV trip planning
- Charging stop suggestions
- Real-time navigation
- Trip replanning
- Supports major EV models
- Driving mode
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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
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.
- Find nearest Superchargers
- Search by address or city
- Detailed charger information
- Navigation integration
- Live traffic updates
- Save favorite locations
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) | EV Charging Stations Map+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 1.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rivian | WALABOK LLC |
Customer experience
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
EV Charging Stations Map+
User reviews
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Annually$49.991 Year
EV Charging Stations Map+
- 1 Month Subscription$12.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$26.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$79.99
Questions
Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
Is EV Charging Stations Map+ free?
Which has better reviews, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+?
Do A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or EV Charging Stations Map+?
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