Comparison

Octopus Electroverse vs StromNow EV Charging Map

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

Head to head
About

Octopus Electroverse

Access Europe's largest EV charging network with this app. Find and use public chargers, plan routes, and enjoy transparent pricing with discounts. It's designed for all EV drivers, not just customers of a specific energy provider.

Highlights
  • Access over 1 million chargers
  • Free Electrocard (RFID) ordering
  • Plunge Pricing discounts
  • Map filters for charging speeds and types
  • Live charger availability and green energy indicator
  • In-app charging initiation
  • Route planner with charging stops
Features
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Ready for better EV charging? This is Octopus Electroverse, the UK & Europe’s largest EV charging network. It will change how you charge on the go. — Access over 1,000,000 chargers with the all-powerful and award-winning Electroverse app and Electrocard. The Electrocard (RFID) is free to order & you can do this through the Electroverse app whenever you like. One app. One card. One place for your charging needs. This is public EV charging made simple. ‘But I’m not an Octopus customer!’ we hear you cry - well, good news, you don’t need to be with Octopus Energy to use Electroverse - it’s open to all! What’s more, paywalls and hidden fees aren’t our thing - we’re more ‘discounts and inclusivity’. So, once you’ve signed up, you’ll have access to every feature immediately. You’ll also only ever get clear and transparent pricing from us. We never mark up charging rates, directly passing through the rate we receive from the relevant network. This also means we’re able to wrangle some discounted deals, so you can start saving on your favourite charging networks. We’ll see you in the Electroverse soon. —— App features include: - Plunge Pricing discounts = On top of our standard discounts, we’ve rolled out Plunge Pricing: discounts when energy prices drop. Green energy = greener discounts. - Electroverse map toggle = Switches map visibility between all chargers and those compatible with Electroverse. This means you have all the information when selecting a charger. - Map filters = Search and find charging stations via charging speeds, socket types and preferred networks. - Detailed Charger Information = Shows live charger availability, a renewable energy icon to help you charge with 100% green energy, and important location details (such as charging costs and other parking restrictions). - In-app charging = Charge your vehicle via the app! Simply plug in and tap 'start charge' on your phone. - Route planner = Energise your drive with plotted charging stops along any route! Makes driving long distances a piece of cake. - Pay, your way = Debit card, Apple Pay, & more. It’s all your choice. —— Winners of: - Best EV Charging App (2025) - E-mobility Awards - Mobile Innovation of the Year (2024) - National Technology Awards - Best EV charging app (2023) - AutoExpress Awards - EV charging and app development (2022) - E-mobility Awards

About

StromNow EV Charging Map

Easily charge your electric vehicle by finding stations, comparing tariffs, and planning efficient routes. Monitor charging sessions, receive real-time alerts, and track energy consumption and costs in one intuitive app.

Highlights
  • Global charging station network
  • Live availability and tariff comparison
  • Smart EV route planning
  • Real-time hazard alerts
  • Charging session monitoring
  • Vehicle connection
  • CO₂e emissions tracking
Features
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Charge your electric vehicle more easily with StromNow. Find charging stations, compare tariffs, plan smarter routes, and monitor your charging sessions in one simple app. StromNow helps you charge with more transparency, more control, and less stress. FIND CHARGING STATIONS NEAR YOU Access a global network of more than 1,100,000 charging stations. Find available chargers near you and see all the important details at a glance. CHARGE WITH CONFIDENCE Check live availability, charging speeds, plug types, and transparent tariffs before you charge. You can also view reviews, opening hours, charging history, and useful nearby places like restaurants, shops, and other services. Start and control charging directly in the app or with the StromNow charging card. Track your sessions in real time with notifications, charging history, and a clear cost overview. SMART EV ROUTE PLANNING Plan trips more efficiently with intelligent EV routing. StromNow uses real time charging station data and your vehicle range to calculate the best route for your journey. See charging stops, travel time, and available charging prices in advance. With the Climate Report, you can also view CO₂e emissions for each route and electric vehicle. REAL TIME HAZARD ALERTS Stay informed with alerts about speed cameras, accidents, construction zones, and other traffic hazards in your area, powered by Blitzer.de. ALL YOUR EV ESSENTIALS IN ONE APP Track your energy consumption and charging costs with clear analytics. Understand your charging habits, optimize your charging behavior, and stay in control of your expenses. SEAMLESS VEHICLE CONNECTION Connect your electric vehicle with StromNow effortlessly. Our platform supports a wide range of car brands and models for a smooth experience. SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE StromNow is built to make EV charging easy. Perfect for beginners and for anyone who wants a more convenient charging experience. IMPORTANT NOTES StromNow does not manufacture hardware. We only provide support for setting up the app. For hardware issues, please contact the respective manufacturer or operator. Charging via the app or RFID card may not always be possible at every station shown in the app or on the map. We are continuously expanding our charging network with more partners in more countries. Imprint: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/imprint-app Privacy policy: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/privacy-policy-app Terms of use: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/terms-of-service-app

Screenshots

Octopus Electroverse4 screens
StromNow EV Charging Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus Electroverse at none against StromNow EV Charging Map's 8. Octopus Electroverse also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 2). StromNow EV Charging Map's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. StromNow EV Charging Map sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Octopus Electroverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StromNow EV Charging Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus Electroverse has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Octopus Electroverse's written reviews are positive against 77% of StromNow EV Charging Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Octopus Electroverse versus StromNow EV Charging Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopus ElectroverseStromNow EV Charging Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB314 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctopus EnergyStromNow GmbH

Customer experience

Octopus Electroverse

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative26.6%

StromNow EV Charging Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%

Bugs and requests

Octopus Electroverse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when using certain features
  • Chargers shown as available but not working
  • Issues with linking Octopus Energy account
  • Inconsistent behavior when starting/stopping charging
  • Delayed or missing charging session data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add price filter to map view
  • Improve route planning and navigation
  • Integrate with vehicle's battery status
  • Add more payment options beyond credit cards
  • Provide charging history and expense tracking

StromNow EV Charging Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Octopus Electroverse

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

StromNow EV Charging Map

Subscriptions7
  • StromNow Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • StromNow Pro$3.997 Days
  • StromNow Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • StromNow Pro$5.991 Month
  • StromNow Pro$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Pro1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Octopus Electroverse free?
Octopus Electroverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StromNow EV Charging Map free?
StromNow EV Charging Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Octopus Electroverse or StromNow EV Charging Map?
StromNow EV Charging Map is rated higher. Octopus Electroverse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while StromNow EV Charging Map averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Octopus Electroverse or StromNow EV Charging Map have ads?
Neither Octopus Electroverse nor StromNow EV Charging Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus Electroverse or StromNow EV Charging Map?
Octopus Electroverse ships an update weekly, and StromNow EV Charging Map weekly. Most recently, Octopus Electroverse was updated on November 11, 2026 and StromNow EV Charging Map on November 12, 2026.

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