Open Charge Map vs Electrip EV Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Charge Map
Discover and update electric vehicle charging station locations worldwide. Plan your journeys with comprehensive charging information, and contribute to the global registry by adding new locations, comments, and photos.
- Find EV charging locations
- Update charging station listings
- Plan EV journeys
- Submit ratings and comments
- Add photos of charging stations
- Access global charging data
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Powered by data from Open Charge Map, you can use this app to: - update listings for charging locations - find charging equipment locations near you or in a place you are planning to travel to - help plan your journey - provide ratings, comments and photos Open Charge Map is the world's largest public registry of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, dedicated to providing the most complete information possible. Users can submit new locations or add comments/check-ins against each location, you can even edit existing locations. Unlike commercial apps or sites, our data (which you can help improve) is freely shared and made available as Open Data through openchargemap.org for other app, sites and navigation systems to use.
Electrip EV Charging
Locate, reserve, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across European cities. This app offers features like real-time availability, advanced filters, and automatic charging initiation for a seamless experience.
- Find charging stations with real-time availability
- Advanced filters for station selection
- Reserve charging stations in advance
- Multiple charging initiation methods (QR, card, AutoCharge)
- Secure in-app payments
- Track charging history
- Receive real-time notifications and promotions
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Charge your electric car wherever you go, across European cities. With Electrip, you can find a charging station, reserve it in seconds, and get back on the road immediately. Electrip is the electric mobility app designed for drivers who never want to stop. Ultra-fast charging, easy reservations, and direct payments through the app – all in just a few taps. Find the nearest and most convenient charging station, start charging, pay, and track your charging history. Every feature is designed to save you time and make charging simple and seamless. With the AutoCharge feature, available on an increasing number of vehicles from leading brands, you can forget about cards and QR codes — charging starts automatically. Key Features Find the right charging station Explore all stations on the map with real-time availability and advanced filters to quickly find the best option for you. Save and reserve Add your favorite charging stations and reserve them in advance. Start charging your way Use a QR code, your Electrip Card, or start charging automatically with AutoCharge. Secure and easy payments Manage all payments directly through the app in a fast and secure way. Stay updated Check active promotions and receive real-time notifications. Download Electrip and discover the power of fast and ultra-fast charging stations: secure payments, instant notifications, and full control right in your hand. Electric mobility, finally smart. Need help? electrip.support@electripglobal.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Open Charge Map at 5.0 against Electrip EV Charging's 1.6. Open Charge Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Electrip EV Charging's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Open Charge Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrip EV Charging has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Open Charge Map's written reviews are positive against 14% of Electrip EV Charging's.
Open Charge Map ships an update every 3 months, Electrip EV Charging every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Open Charge Map | Electrip EV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.6 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webprofusion Pty Ltd | Electrip Global B.V. |
Customer experience
Open Charge Map
Electrip EV Charging
In-app purchases
Open Charge Map
No in-app purchases
Electrip EV Charging
No in-app purchases
Questions
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