Comparison

Zero Charging vs NZ Charts

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

Head to head
About

Zero Charging

This app helps electric vehicle owners find and manage charging stations across New Zealand. It allows users to locate available chargers, start and track charging sessions, and manage payments all within a single platform.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers by availability and type
  • Interactive map of charging stations
  • Start charging by scanning QR code
  • Real-time charging status updates
  • Track charging sessions
  • Save favorite chargers
  • View charging statistics
  • Add credit/debit card for payment
Features
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Keep your EV charged up with Zero. Brought to you by Meridian Energy, Zero is an EV charging network made to help you get around Aotearoa even easier. To use Zero EV chargers, you’ll need to download our app. It’s the one-stop-shop for all things EV charging, so once it’s at your fingertips, you’ll be good to go. Features include: • Find chargers near you – search by availability and charger type or use our interactive map. • Starting your charge is simple – just scan the QR code on the charger. You’ll receive real time updates on your charging status. • Track your charge – keep an eye on your charge while you’re busy enjoying life. • Personalise your experience – save your frequently used chargers and view your charging stats any time. • Payment made easy – simply add your credit or debit card details and you’re good to go. From starting your charge to paying for your session, everything you need is in one place. The Zero App and Zero Charging Network is powered by Meridian Energy. We believe in doing good for the planet and that means supporting drivers like you who are aiming for zero emissions!

About

NZ Charts

Features
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This App contains the complete set of LINZ hydrographic raster charts for New Zealand. The charts are all installed with the app for out-of-the-box offline use with no additional downloads needed, and no account signup or additional subscription costs. The App also includes full navigational functionality including creating and following routes, import/export of routes, trip logging, trip planning. Additional features include display of DOC huts and campgrounds, DOC walking tracks, tide stations with tide data, sunrise/sunset calculations, marine reserve and mammal sanctuary boundaries. Land features can be recreated in an augmented reality view using your device's camera to help identify surrounding peaks and topography. If your device has GPS capability then this can be used to display your location, speed, bearing, and to record your trips. As with any App, using the GPS will increase battery consumption. This App does not replace the requirement for carrying navigation charts where this applies.

Screenshots

Zero Charging4 screens
NZ Charts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zero Charging at Free against NZ Charts's $2.99. Zero Charging also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). NZ Charts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Zero Charging is free to download; NZ Charts costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Charging ships an update every 3 months, NZ Charts every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zero Charging versus NZ Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero ChargingNZ Charts
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeridian EnergyRight Place Resources

In-app purchases

None

Zero Charging

No in-app purchases

None

NZ Charts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero Charging free?
Zero Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NZ Charts free?
NZ Charts costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zero Charging or NZ Charts have ads?
Zero Charging shows ads; NZ Charts does not.
Which is updated more often, Zero Charging or NZ Charts?
Zero Charging ships an update every 3 months, and NZ Charts every 16 months. Most recently, Zero Charging was updated on October 24, 2026 and NZ Charts on October 14, 2026.

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