Canals.UK vs PayEV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canals.UK
This app is a comprehensive guide for navigating over 2,000 miles of UK canals. It provides detailed information on locks, bridges, facilities, and points of interest for boaters and walkers. An optional upgrade offers advanced features like route planning and boat tracking.
- 2000+ miles of UK canals mapped
- Locks, bridges, and facilities information
- Mile markers and linear canal diagrams
- Canal & River Trust notices
- Boat details and tracking
- Route planning and points of interest
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Canals.UK is a useful companion for anyone who uses the canals; boating or walking! Navigate the 2,000 miles of UK canals. The App shows locks, bridges, aqueducts, tunnels, mooring and facilities and much more, along our canal network. The FREE version includes: • All the UK canals mapped with locks, bridges and facilities. • Shows: Mile markers, Boatyards, CRT Notices, Fish & Chips, Launderettes, Canal side Pubs, local convenience stores. • A list of all canals in a useful linear diagram which will show you where you are on a specific canal and update your location if tracking is on. • Canal & River Trust Notices of any navigation restrictions. • Useful phone numbers and links to websites. • My Boat - keep relevant details about your boat. • Get estimated boat speed, location and sunrise/sunset times. • Notifications Upgrade ‘Go Pro’ with in-App purchase includes: • Nearby: find useful points or interest that are near your current location • Daily Boat Log to record any diary details to show you are a continuous boater! • Create your own Points of Interest (POI) and plot them on the map e.g. your favourite mooring spots, where to pick blackberries or favourite pub. • Canal Rings: shows the major canal rings that you can journey along. • Route Planner: plan a canal route and get an estimate of how long it will take. • Boat Tracker - track your boat position even when the App is not running (obviously the iPhone/iPad needs to be on). • TV Aerial Finder - find the location of the best reception from nearby Freeview TV masts • Show All CRT Notices on the Map • Show GOV.UK Stream Levels on the Map • Show CRT Stream Warnings on the Map • Show CRT Winter Moorings • Cruise mode to show nearest point, next location, time and distance to next mooring, lock, bridge, waterpoint, winding hole; current speed and GPS location
PayEV+
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Download our Intuitive app PayEV+ The initiative EV charging PAYEV+ integrates a comprehensive network of charging stations from various EV brands. It offers a seamless experience for EV owners to locate, access, and utilize charging infrastructure from leading manufacturers such as Tesla, Nissan, BMW, and more. PAYEV+ user-friendly interface enables users to find compatible charging stations, get route and have charging history By collaborating with multiple EV brands, the app promotes interoperability and convenience for electric vehicle drivers, fostering a more sustainable and efficient charging ecosystem. The charging types of CCS Combo, Type 1, Type 2, CHAdeMO, SAE J1772 (Type 1) are viewable and filter can be used to find the location that serves in quicker manner. PAYEV+ is locates, finds and searches using the filter of range and connector type for your vehicle globally Here's a list of some major electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in UK 1. BP Pulse - One of the largest EV charging networks in the UK - Over 8,000 charging points across the country in UK 2. Instavolt - Operates rapid DC chargers across the UK - Over 800 charging points, primarily located near major roads and motorways 3. Pod Point - Provides home, workplace, and public charging solutions - Over 6,000 charging points across the UK 4. Gridserve - Focuses on building high-power EV charging hubs - Currently has over 200 charging points 5. Charge Your Car (CYC) - Operates a network of public charging stations - Over 6,000 charging points across the UK 6. GeniePoint - Provides residential, workplace, and public charging solutions - Over 2,500 charging points across the UK 7. IONITY - Joint venture by major automakers for high-power charging - Over 50 charging stations across the UK 8. Shell Recharge - Shell's network of EV charging stations - Over 800 charging points across the UK 9. Ubitricity - Specializes in on-street residential charging solutions - Over 5,000 charging points across the UK 10. Tesla Supercharger Network - Exclusive to Tesla vehicles - Over 800 Supercharger stations across the UK Here's a list of some major electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in United States 1. ChargePoint - One of the largest EV charging networks in the US - Over 174,000 charging ports across North America 2. Electrify America - Established by Volkswagen as part of its emissions settlement - Over 3,500 DC fast chargers across the US 3. EVgo - Operates public fast charging stations across the US - Over 850 fast charging locations 4. Tesla Supercharger Network - Exclusive to Tesla vehicles - Over 1,400 Supercharger stations across the US 5. Blink Charging - Offers residential, commercial, and public charging solutions - Over 60,000 charging ports across the US 6. SemaConnect - Focuses on commercial and multi-unit residential charging - Over 13,000 charging stations across the US 7. Greenlots - Provides charging solutions for commercial and residential properties - Over 30,000 charging ports across North America 8. EV Connect - Offers cloud-based software for managing charging stations - Over 10,000 charging stations across the US 9. Volta Charging - Operates free-to-use charging stations in commercial locations - Over 3,000 charging stalls across the US These networks provide a combination of Level 2 and DC fast charging options at various locations, including shopping malls, workplaces, public parking lots, and along major highways and roads. We are on live constantly updating with more charging stations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PayEV+ at none against Canals.UK's 6. PayEV+ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Canals.UK's advantage is device support. On price 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. Canals.UK sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PayEV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Canals.UK | PayEV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MARK MANSER | SMARTZero Technologies and Services UK limited |
Bugs and requests
Canals.UK
Reported bugs
32 issues- Saved plans glitching
- Route planner dropdown won't drop down
- Search bar won't search
- Location not working
- Purchasing Pro problems
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- Boat tracking feature not activating
- Demo mode persistent
- Pro features not showing
- Odd distances when planning
- CRT notices unreliable
- Distance calculation errors
- Paid for Pro twice, no access
- Basic version has little content
- Missing Crinan Canal data
- Missing wide beam/dimension data
- Missing water points data
- No way to report missing data
- Missing River Great Ouse navigation
- Difficult to change destinations
- Expensive for features offered
- Not a substitute for Nicholson's Guide
- Route planner basic without detailed waypoints
- No obvious way to save/export
- POI addition unintuitive
- No help facility
- Menu flags Pro modules as restricted
- Internet connection needed
- Not ideal for solo boaters
- Can't reach 'locate me' arrow easily
- No info on Pro option benefits
- No 'report an error' option
- Not accurate, needs work
Requested features
20 requests- Add 'via' points to journey plans
- Option to choose shortest/quickest routes
- Add a speed display
- More logical and relevant logging feature
- Better background map
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- Filter CRT notices by current location
- Show CRT notices on the map
- Tap two or more points for info (distance, locks)
- Search canal list for specific locks/bridges
- Route planning option
- Select start and end points for the day
- Start navigation mode to track progress
- Ability for boaters to add notes (issues, helpful info)
- Move 'locate me' arrow to bottom corner
- Editable map with 'report an error' option
- Enter start and end points by name in Route Planning
- User adjustable boat speeds and lock operating speeds
- Route planning to pick up relevant CRT notices
- Include width, length, depth, and height information
- Alert developers to missing/wrong information feature
PayEV+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canals.UK
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Generous Tip$9.99
- Go Pro$17.99
- Enormous Tip$19.99
PayEV+
No in-app purchases









