ChargePoint® vs Zero Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChargePoint®
Easily locate, use, and pay for EV charging stations. This app provides real-time availability, station details, and seamless charging initiation. Manage both public and home charging in one place.
- Real-time charging station availability map
- Charge at roaming partner stations
- Customize station filters (car compatibility, charger type)
- View station details (pricing, popular times, tips)
- Initiate charging via Tap to charge, app, or RFID
- Track charging history and usage
- Home charging management
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FIND. CHARGE. PAY. GO. The ChargePoint app seamlessly connects drivers to the world’s largest EV charging network with hundreds of thousands of available stations and roaming partners to choose from. Finding, using and paying for charging your EV has never been easier. The ChargePoint app is the only all-in-one driver solution with smooth tech integrations and premium driver features so you can finally leave your wallet at home. Charge, drive and live better now with the ChargePoint app. Download the ChargePoint app to: FIND A PLACE TO CHARGE Discover real-time charging station availability with the ChargePoint map. CHARGE AT ROAMING PARTNER STATIONS Use your ChargePoint app and account to charge at FLO, EVgo, Greenlot and EV Connect stations. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STATION FILTERS Use filters to see only stations that work with your car and filter for AC or DC fast chargers for maximum convenience. SEE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Find the most important information about a charging station, including station availability, pricing, popular times to charge, charging history, driver tips and more. START CHARGING INSTANTLY Begin charging via Tap to charge, directly in the ChargePoint app or with your RFID card. TRACK YOUR COMPLETE CHARGING ACTIVITY See your charging history and trends, including miles added and cost. Easily control both your public and home charging in a single app. GET LIVE UPDATES Receive real-time notifications and reminders about your charging status, including when a station becomes available, your car finishes charging and a charging session’s cost. ENJOY CONVENIENT WIDGETS Activate widgets to seamlessly find nearby stations, view your charging status, manage home charging and more without opening the app. Choose the right ChargePoint widgets for you from Lock screen, Home screen, StandBy mode and macOS. LEARN FROM DRIVER TIPS Get station advice complete with photos from other drivers to better navigate and enjoy ChargePoint’s global app and roaming network. CHARGE AT HOME Use the ChargePoint app to charge your EV at home with ChargePoint Home Flex. Schedule charging, set reminders, get notifications, track usage and more. JOIN A VIRTUAL WAITLIST Reserve a charging spot from anywhere via our virtual Waitlist feature. MAXIMIZE CHARGING WITH YOUR APPLE WATCH Tap to charge with your Apple Watch to start charging instantly and easily see miles added to your range. LOCATE STATIONS AND MORE WITH CARPLAY Easily access charging info while on the road with your CarPlay in-vehicle display.
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ChargePoint® at none against Zero Charging's shown. ChargePoint® also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Zero Charging's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (21% vs 13%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChargePoint® holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChargePoint® has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of ChargePoint®'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Zero Charging's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, Zero Charging every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChargePoint® | Zero Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (19K ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #19 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChargePoint, Inc. | Meridian Energy Limited |
Customer experience
ChargePoint®
Zero Charging
Bugs and requests
ChargePoint®
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Chargers not detected or showing as unavailable
- Charging sessions not recorded properly
- Inability to change charging amperage settings
Requested features
8 requests- Add more vehicle models
- Improve waitlist and charging status notifications
- Allow manual input of car and battery info
- Provide more charging analytics and customization
- Add option to stop charging at 80% or 90%
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- Improve geographic marker accuracy on map
- Allow adding charging locations/stations
- Provide option to choose reload amount
Zero Charging
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ChargePoint®
No in-app purchases
Zero Charging
No in-app purchases





