# Open Charge Map vs Electrip EV Charging

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Charge Map | Electrip EV Charging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-charge-map/id528951115/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrip-ev-charging/id6443597061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webprofusion Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326726723) | [Electrip Global B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718029797) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Charge Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-charge-map/id528951115)

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.

**Highlights:** Find EV charging locations, Update charging station listings, Plan EV journeys, Submit ratings and comments, Add photos of charging stations, Access global charging data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Electrip EV Charging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrip-ev-charging/id6443597061)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Charge Map free?

Open Charge Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Electrip EV Charging free?

Electrip EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open Charge Map or Electrip EV Charging?

Open Charge Map is rated higher. Open Charge Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Electrip EV Charging averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Open Charge Map or Electrip EV Charging have ads?

Electrip EV Charging shows ads; Open Charge Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Open Charge Map or Electrip EV Charging?

Open Charge Map ships an update every 3 months, and Electrip EV Charging every 2 months. Most recently, Open Charge Map was updated on September 29, 2026 and Electrip EV Charging on October 4, 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.*