Comparison

Osprey vs EV Charging Stations Map | Zap

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

Head to head
About

Osprey

Find and use rapid electric vehicle charging stations across Great Britain. Get real-time availability, track charging history, and pay easily with integrated payment options. All charging is powered by 100% renewable electricity.

Highlights
  • Nationwide rapid chargepoint network
  • Real-time station availability
  • Charging history and VAT receipts
  • Integrated Apple/Google Pay
  • 100% renewable electricity
  • Push notifications
Features
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Charge for less with the Osprey app. Osprey is one of the UK's largest public rapid charging networks, voted an EV Driver Recommended network six years running and named Chargepoint Network of the Year three years running. Rates in the app are cheaper than contactless, so the app delivers savings from your first charge. Why drivers choose Osprey: Cheaper charging. Pay less per kWh in the app than you would with contactless or roaming. Off-peak saver rates. Charge at off-peak times and pay even less, applied automatically when you start a charge in the app. Osprey Go. Once you're set up, just plug in and your session starts itself. No tapping, no card. Payment is handled by the card on your account. Rapid and ultra-rapid charging. Speeds up to 300kW, so you charge in minutes and get back on the road. A network you can rely on. Over 400 locations from John o' Groats to Land's End. Find working chargepoints on the live map, check availability before you arrive, and see real-time charging speeds. Everything in one place. Track your session live, view your charging history, and download VAT receipts whenever you need them. Prefer to tap and go? Every Osprey chargepoint takes contactless too. But the app is where charging costs less. Download the Osprey app and start charging for less.

About

EV Charging Stations Map | Zap

Easily locate electric vehicle charging stations with real-time availability and community reviews. Plan your routes and get notified when your favorite chargers are free. Join a community of EV drivers to share and find charging information.

Highlights
  • Find EV charging stations
  • Real-time charger availability
  • Community reviews and photos
  • Charger availability notifications
  • Bookmark favorite stations
  • Route planning
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Find EV Charging Stations with ease using Zap, the app that makes finding a charger simple and hassle-free. Whether you're on the road or planning ahead, get all the information you need for efficient EV charging. Key Features Find EV Charging Stations Anywhere - Discover nearby EV charging stations or find ones along your route using our interactive map and list view. - Access aggregated, up-to-date data from multiple sources for reliable EV charging information. Community Contributions - See photos, read reviews, and check station reports from fellow EV drivers to make informed choices. - Contribute to the community by sharing your experiences at EV charging stations. Real-Time Charger Availability - Check live EV charger availability (where supported) to avoid wait times and plan efficiently. Pro Features (Upgrade to Premium Subscription) - Charger Availability Notifications Get alerts when your preferred EV chargers become available. - Bookmark Favorite Stations Save EV charging stations for quick access and personalized planning. Why Choose Zap? - Comprehensive Coverage With data from multiple reliable sources, Zap has one of the most extensive electric charging stations databases. - User-Friendly and Community-Focused Navigate easily through an intuitive design, and join a growing community of EV drivers helping each other through shared experiences. Download Zap today to make finding EV charging stations easy and efficient, and never worry about finding a place to charge again! Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/flutterWithChris/7c0f7f0476ea292540176f0d85860c33 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Osprey4 screens
EV Charging Stations Map | Zap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Osprey at none against EV Charging Stations Map | Zap's 2. EV Charging Stations Map | Zap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model 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. EV Charging Stations Map | Zap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Osprey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Osprey against 5.0 for EV Charging Stations Map | Zap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osprey ships an update monthly, EV Charging Stations Map | Zap daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Osprey versus EV Charging Stations Map | Zap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOspreyEV Charging Stations Map | Zap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOSPREY CHARGING NETWORK LTDChristian Vergara

Customer experience

Osprey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral14.7%
Negative50.0%

EV Charging Stations Map | Zap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Osprey

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EV Charging Stations Map | Zap

Subscriptions2
  • Zap Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Zap Pro - Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Osprey free?
Osprey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Charging Stations Map | Zap free?
EV Charging Stations Map | Zap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Osprey or EV Charging Stations Map | Zap?
Osprey and EV Charging Stations Map | Zap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Osprey or EV Charging Stations Map | Zap have ads?
Osprey shows ads; EV Charging Stations Map | Zap does not.
Which is updated more often, Osprey or EV Charging Stations Map | Zap?
Osprey ships an update monthly, and EV Charging Stations Map | Zap daily. Most recently, Osprey was updated on November 11, 2026 and EV Charging Stations Map | Zap on November 4, 2026.

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