Comparison

Zero Charging vs Servo

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

Head to head
About

Zero Charging

Locate and manage your electric vehicle charging sessions across New Zealand. Find available stations, start and track your charge in real-time, and handle payments all within one convenient app.

Highlights
  • Find EV chargers by availability and type
  • Interactive map of charging stations
  • Start charge by scanning QR code
  • Real-time charging status updates
  • Track charging sessions
  • Save favorite chargers
  • View charging statistics
  • In-app credit/debit card payments
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

Servo

Features
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Compare recent petrol and diesel prices at fuel stations across New Zealand. Servo helps you explore nearby stations, compare available fuel prices, and choose where to stop. • Browse nearby fuel stations and sort by distance or price • Explore stations and prices on an interactive map • View station details and recent price history • Save favourite stations for quick access • Choose Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions • See estimated Regular 91 prices for eligible fuel memberships • Submit prices manually, review photo recognition before sending, or enable optional Quick Submit to upload a price-board photo and leave while Servo completes station matching and recognition • Check nearby prices from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets Servo is free, with no ads or subscriptions. Fuel prices are community-submitted observations and may be delayed, incomplete, or different at the pump. Member prices are estimates and may not reflect the final price you receive. Always confirm the displayed price at the station.

Screenshots

Zero Charging4 screens
Servo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Servo at every 3 days against Zero Charging's every 3 months. Zero Charging's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Charging ships an update every 3 months, Servo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zero Charging versus Servo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero ChargingServo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeridian EnergyPengfei Wang

In-app purchases

None

Zero Charging

No in-app purchases

None

Servo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero Charging free?
Zero Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Servo free?
Servo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zero Charging or Servo have ads?
Neither Zero Charging nor Servo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zero Charging or Servo?
Zero Charging ships an update every 3 months, and Servo every 3 days. Most recently, Zero Charging was updated on November 7, 2026 and Servo on October 31, 2026.

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