Comparison

Octopus Electroverse vs Ad

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

Ad

Discover nearby electric vehicle charging stations that support ad-hoc payments without registration. Find stations with CCS connectors and a minimum charging capacity of 50 kW. Pay easily on-site using credit/debit card, QR code, SMS, or charging apps.

Highlights
  • Ad-hoc charging stations
  • CCS connector support
  • Minimum 50 kW charging capacity
  • No registration required
  • Multiple payment options
  • On-site payment
Features
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The Ad-Hoc Map shows you charging stations with a CCS connector and a charging capacity of at least 50 kW, where ad-hoc charging is possible without registration. Payment can be made directly on-site by credit or debit card, QR code, SMS, or via charging apps without registration.

Screenshots

Octopus Electroverse4 screens
Ad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ad at 100% against Octopus Electroverse's 62%. Ad also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Octopus Electroverse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Ad sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Octopus Electroverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octopus Electroverse ships an update weekly, Ad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Octopus Electroverse versus Ad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopus ElectroverseAd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctopus EnergyeWerk GmbH

Customer experience

Octopus Electroverse

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

Ad

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Octopus Electroverse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ad

One-time3
  • Bronze Support$2.99
  • Silber Support$4.99
  • Gold Support$8.99

Questions

Is Octopus Electroverse free?
Octopus Electroverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ad free?
Ad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Octopus Electroverse or Ad have ads?
Neither Octopus Electroverse nor Ad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus Electroverse or Ad?
Octopus Electroverse ships an update weekly, and Ad every 2 months. Most recently, Octopus Electroverse was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ad on November 5, 2026.

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