# Open Charge Map vs EV Charge Finder*

The clearest difference is rating: Open Charge Map at 5.0 against EV Charge Finder*'s 4.3. Open Charge Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). EV Charge Finder*'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Charge Finder* has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Open Charge Map ships an update every 3 months, EV Charge Finder* every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Charge Map | EV Charge Finder* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-charge-map/id528951115/reviews)** | [4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charge-finder/id6446067113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webprofusion Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1326726723) | [Ali Gurelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530724174) |

## 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


### EV Charge Finder*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charge-finder/id6446067113)

Locate nearby electric vehicle charging stations with this app. Filter stations and view detailed information to plan your charging stops efficiently.

**Highlights:** Find nearest charging stations, Filter charging stations, View station details, Location-based search

**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 EV Charge Finder* free?

EV Charge Finder* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Open Charge Map or EV Charge Finder*?

Open Charge Map is rated higher. Open Charge Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EV Charge Finder* averages 4.3 from 24 ratings.

### Do Open Charge Map or EV Charge Finder* have ads?

EV Charge Finder* shows ads; Open Charge Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Open Charge Map or EV Charge Finder*?

Open Charge Map ships an update every 3 months, and EV Charge Finder* every 4 days. Most recently, Open Charge Map was updated on September 29, 2026 and EV Charge Finder* on October 11, 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.*