Comparison

Chargemap vs Red E Charge

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

Head to head
About

Chargemap

Locate and plan routes to electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. Find stations based on connector type, power, and community ratings. Manage charging and access over 1 million charge points with a dedicated pass.

Highlights
  • Locate charging stations
  • Filter by connector type and power
  • Community ratings and comments
  • Route planner for EVs
  • Manage charging with Chargemap Pass
  • Covers over 1 million charge points
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• You’re looking for the best-rated charging station nearby? • You’re preparing for a long trip by electric vehicle for the holidays? • You want to locate the best rapid charging stations along your route? • You’re looking for free charging stations in the surrounding area? Chargemap is the benchmark app that is already the loyal companion of over 3 million EV and PHEV drivers for stress-free travelling and charging. Chargemap’s map lists over 1 million charge points and covers most European charging networks. It makes it so easy to locate charging stations in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Britain, Norway and many other countries across Europe. You can also find all the key information you need to locate the right charging station for your needs: connector types, power ratings, time slots, means of access, scores and comments from the community etc. Why opt for the Chargemap app? FIND THE BEST CHARGING STATIONS… The powerful filters help you locate the charging stations that meet your requirements: free charging points, best scores, fast charging stations, favourite networks, on motorways only etc. Whatever EV you drive - Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y, Renault Zoe, Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, Peugeot e-208, Peugeot e-2008, MG 4, Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.4, Volkswagen ID.5, BMW i3, BMW i4, BMW iX, Nissan Leaf, Dacia Spring, Fiat 500 e, Kia e-Niro, Kia EV6, Skoda Enyak, Citroën ë-C4, Hyundai Kona Electric, Audi Q4 e-tron, Porsche Taycan or any other electric car, Chargemap knows how to pick out the right charging stations so you can top up your electric vehicle hassle-free. ...ON EVERY CHARGING NETWORK • Charge Your Car • Tesla Superchargers • Tesla Destination Charging • New Motion (Shell recharge) • Source London • Pod Point • EVBox • Ionity • Allego • Fastned • Lastmile Solutions • Innogy • Enbw • Enel X • Total Energies ...and over 1800 other networks! PLAN YOUR ROUTES No more stress about charging! The Chargemap route planner helps you find the ideal route that dovetails your particular EV and personal preferences. You can customise it as you wish and simply enjoy the ride! NEVER TRAVEL ALONE Join the largest community of EV drivers who help each other out every day by logging in new charging stations, adding information and photos and posting comments on each charging station. You can rate your charging session and access the scores attributed by other users for each charging station according to different criteria: reliability of the equipment, value for money, location and safety. You can also report any malfunctions or practical information to the community in no time. MANAGE YOUR CHARGING With the Chargemap Pass charging card, top up at over 800,000 compatible charging points in Europe. You can locate them at a glance, consult charging rates and monitor your expenditure in a dedicated tab. FIND YOUR TRAVELLING COMPANION ON APPLE CARPLAY You can now fully profit from Chargemap’s features from the dashboard of your electric car. You can display the charge points in the surrounding area, find your favourite charging stations and the routes you have saved and make your way to the next charging station via your favourite GPS app. A TEAM THAT CARES Chargemap is also a dream team that gives their all to enhance the app every day with the help of your invaluable feedback. Any questions, suggestions, rave reviews? Get in touch at hello@chargemap.com!

About

Red E Charge

Locate and navigate to nearby electric vehicle charging stations. Plan your journeys with real-time availability information and manage charging sessions and payments seamlessly. Supports a greener future with clean energy-powered stations.

Highlights
  • Locate nearest charging stations
  • Real-time station availability
  • Navigation to stations
  • Initiate charging sessions
  • Monitor charging progress
  • Manage payments
  • Clean energy powered stations
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the future of electric vehicle charging with RED E Charging! Our innovative app is your ultimate companion for effortless charging on the go. Whether you're cruising around town or embarking on a road trip, RED E Charging ensures that you're always powered up and ready to roll. With the RED E Charging app, you can easily locate and navigate to the nearest RED E charging station, ensuring that you never have to worry about being left stranded without a charge. Our extensive network of charging stations spans across cities, highways and scenic routes, offering convenience and peace of mind to electric vehicle drivers everywhere. Gone are the days of anxiously searching for a charging station or wondering if your EV will make it to your destination. RED E Charging app provides real-time information on the availability of charging stations, allowing you to plan your journey with confidence. Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to seamless travel experiences. But that's not all – our app goes above and beyond to enhance your charging experience. With intuitive features and user-friendly interface, RED E Charging app makes it simple to initiate charging sessions, monitor progress and manage payments seamlessly. At RED E Charging, we're committed to sustainability and innovation. That's why our charging stations are powered by clean energy sources, helping to reduce carbon emissions and create a greener future for all. By choosing RED E Charging, you're not just charging your vehicle – you're making a positive impact on the environment. Join the electric revolution today with the RED E Charging app. Download now and experience the convenience, reliability and sustainability of electric vehicle charging like never before. With RED E Charging, the power is in your hands – literally!

Screenshots

Chargemap4 screens
Red E Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chargemap at 4.2 against Red E Charge's 2.6. Chargemap also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Red E Charge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support 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

Both are free to download. Chargemap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Red E Charge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chargemap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Chargemap's written reviews are positive against 35% of Red E Charge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, Red E Charge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Chargemap versus Red E Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargemapRed E Charge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (172 ratings) — better2.6 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better35.4% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better81
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#209 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargemapRED E Charge LLC

Customer experience

Chargemap

All ratings172 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.0%

Red E Charge

All ratings81 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative59.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative58.5%

Bugs and requests

Chargemap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Red E Charge

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App forces number '1' in phone field
  • Scan feature hard to find
  • Charging session screen doesn't update
  • Search function does not work
  • App won't let users accept terms and conditions
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  • Verify button not accessible after OTP
  • Phone number field automatically adds '1'
  • QR reader location requires map to be open
  • App takes info but doesn't interact with chargers
  • App glitches saying 'plug car in' prematurely
  • Credit card information needs re-entry on webpage
  • Search function zooms to wrong city/state
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Login issues after profile creation
  • Payment card keeps failing
  • App frozen for days
  • Charger failed to sync protocols
  • Frequent disconnects charging session
  • Cannot login with correct credentials
  • Account not found when trying to change password
  • Registration error 'too_short'
  • App says something went wrong when accepting terms
  • App doesn't connect to chargers
  • App skips landing screen
  • App disconnects from network mid-charge
  • Chargers frequently in error state or under repair
  • App kicks user out to login screen
  • Cannot enter credit card number due to UI overlay

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add filters for charger types (L2/DC Fast)
  • Implement roaming agreements with other apps
  • Allow storing credit card information
  • Add Apple Pay integration
  • Display pricing information before charging
Show 3 more
  • Improve UI for mobile devices (keypad issue)
  • Add route planner functionality
  • Improve charger status and charge check functionality

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chargemap

Subscriptions3
  • Chargemap Boost monthly$7.991 Month
  • Chargemap Plus Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Chargemap Boost Annualy$69.901 Year
None

Red E Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chargemap free?
Chargemap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red E Charge free?
Red E Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chargemap or Red E Charge?
Chargemap is rated higher. Chargemap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Red E Charge averages 2.6 from 81 ratings.
Do Chargemap or Red E Charge have ads?
Chargemap shows ads; Red E Charge does not.
Which is updated more often, Chargemap or Red E Charge?
Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, and Red E Charge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chargemap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Red E Charge on September 20, 2026.

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