# Chargemap vs Pod Point

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chargemap at 56% against Pod Point's 7%. Chargemap also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (174 vs 4). Pod Point's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Chargemap holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chargemap has 174 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Chargemap's written reviews are positive against 7% of Pod Point's.

Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, Pod Point every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chargemap | Pod Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargemap-charging-stations/id438176982/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-point/id996063316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 307 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chargemap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111691078) | [Pod Point Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/996063315) |

## What reviewers say

### Chargemap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargemap-charging-stations/id438176982)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chargemap Boost monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Chargemap Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Chargemap Boost Annualy | $69.90 | per year |


### Pod Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pod-point/id996063316)

Manage your electric vehicle charging needs from public stations to home use. Track energy consumption, optimize charging with schedules, and even earn rewards. This app simplifies powering your EV.

**Highlights:** Manage public, workplace, and home EV charging, Track charging activity and energy consumption, Control home power from solar or grid, Schedule charging for low tariff hours, Collect Tesco Clubcard points

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable charging
- 📊 Informative statistics
- 🔋 Scheduled charging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 💰 Expensive charging rates
- 🔒 Frustrating authentication process

**Reported bugs**

- Scheduled charging failures
- Incorrect charge data reporting
- Charger status not reflected in app
- Repeated login issues

**Requested features**

- Multiple vehicle support
- Real-time charging status
- Improved scheduling options
- Integration with energy providers
- Contactless payment option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chargemap free?

Chargemap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pod Point free?

Pod Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chargemap or Pod Point?

Chargemap is rated higher. Chargemap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Pod Point averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Chargemap or Pod Point have ads?

Chargemap shows ads; Pod Point does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chargemap or Pod Point?

Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, and Pod Point every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chargemap was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pod Point on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*