Comparison

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map vs A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

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

Head to head
About

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Locate electric vehicle charging stations across North America. Get directions, view live availability, and even pay for charging directly through the app. Users can also contribute to the database by adding new stations and leaving reviews.

Highlights
  • EV charger locator map
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • Live station availability data
  • In-app payment for charging
  • Add and rate charging stations
  • Filter by charger type and network
Features
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Download ChargeHub - the #1 app for EV drivers ChargeHub is a must have App for all American & Canadian electric car owners who want to find EV charging stations locations to plug their Tesla Model S / Leaf / iMiEV / Volt / Focus EV / Plug-in Prius / Smart EV / BMW i3 / KIA Soul EV /etc. Search & find nearest public electric car charger (EV plug, Tesla Supercharger, CHAdeMO, SAE combo DC fast), plan your trip & get driving directions to charge your EV! Follow on Twitter @EVChargeHub -- What this app does -- EV Charger Locator Map Interface: -Find electric vehicle charging stations ( EVSE ) -Get turn-by-turn directions to the nearest charge point -Over 55 000 charge ports supported in the US & Canada -Get color coded live availability data from EV charge stations in the following networks: Blink, Hydro Quebec's Circuit Electrique, AddEnergie Flo, SemaCharge and Greenlots - Pay for charging with the ChargeHub app! - Login with Facebook or signup with ChargeHub - Receive Notifications for new stations in your area or any area you want - Add your own personal station to help other ChargeHub users. You have complete control over the station information in real time! -Request permission from other EV users for charger use ("plugshare-ing") - Simple and intuitive chat interface. Never share your email since the communication is all within ChargeHub. -Found a new public EV charger? Add it to the database! -Rate & add comments for all public charging stations -Use search feature to find Level 1, Level 2 (EV Plug) and DC Fast chargers (Tesla Superchargers, SAE DC Fast & CHAdeMO) anywhere across North America -Smooth & responsive interface. The information you want at the tip of your fingers. -Filter and search EV charge stations to only display the ones you want (by network, by charging level, etc) -Directly call the EVSE network from the app to get more information (ex: Chargepoint, Tesla Supercharger, evGO, Blink, Electric Circuit, SemaCharge, Flo) -Unique logos for Tesla Superchargers, SAE DC Fast chargers and CHAdeMO charging stations -Detailed usage data for BC evCloud connected EV charging stations Who should download this app: -Electric car owners who want to find electric car charging stations -Prospective buyers of Tesla ModelS / Leaf / iMiEV / Volt / Focus EV / Plug-in Prius / Smart EV / etc, who want to know where electric vehicle charge stations are before purchasing an electric car. Terms and conditions: https://chargehub.com/en/terms-and-conditions.html

About

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Plan and navigate electric vehicle trips with detailed route suggestions, including charging stops and estimated durations. This tool provides real-time updates and replanning capabilities while driving, supporting a wide range of EV models.

Highlights
  • EV trip planning
  • Charging stop suggestions
  • Real-time navigation
  • Trip replanning
  • Supports major EV models
  • Driving mode
Features
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A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is the world's most respected service to plan, learn and dream about Electric Vehicles - EVs. Simply select your vehicle model, enter your destination and hit plan to get a full trip plan including charge stops and trip duration. When you are ready to drive it, just go to driving mode and use ABRP as a real-time plan follow-up tool and even navigator, replan as necessary and get continuously updated information about your trip. We support every major EV in the market. Which suits your needs best? Terms of use: https://rivian.com/legal/terms

Screenshots

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map4 screens
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)4 screens

Verdict

The call

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map against 4.7 for A Better Routeplanner (ABRP). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map's written reviews are positive against 36% of A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map ships an update every 10 days, A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map versus A Better Routeplanner (ABRP): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargeHub EV Charge Point MapA Better Routeplanner (ABRP)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better4.7 (6.7K ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better36.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better6.7K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#93#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMogile TechnologiesRivian

Customer experience

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

All ratings12,197 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral11.2%
Negative45.2%

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

All ratings6,658 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews617 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative48.0%

User reviews

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive charger mapping
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚗 Helpful for new EV owners
  • 🗺️ Accurate charger information
  • 💰 Ability to pay through the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔍 Inaccurate or missing charger data
  • 💳 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🔌 Issues with connecting to chargers
  • 🕰️ Slow performance and response times

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate route planning
  • 🚀 Helpful for long trips
  • 🚀 Indispensable for EV owners
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 👍 Integrates with OBD dongle

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🔋 Power-hungry on mobile
  • 👎 Confusing, unintuitive UI
  • 👎 Poor CarPlay integration
  • 👎 Unreliable charger information

Bugs and requests

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Unreliable notifications
  • Mapping and location errors
  • Inconsistent charger data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved trip planning and routing
  • Better charger status and availability
  • Integration with more payment methods
  • Ability to save and edit trip plans

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes when switching between apps
  • Inaccurate range and charging time estimates
  • Randomly changes planned routes
  • Fails to recognize certain EV models
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with Google/Apple Maps
  • Live charger availability status
  • Ability to exclude certain chargers
  • Improved route editing and customization

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$5.291 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
2 purchases

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annually$49.991 Year

Questions

Is ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map free?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map is rated higher. ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) averages 4.7 from 6.7K ratings.
Do ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) have ads?
Neither ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map nor A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map ships an update every 10 days, and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) every 9 days. Most recently, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map was updated on October 28, 2026 and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map or A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)?
ChargeHub EV Charge Point Map currently peaks at #93 in the App Store charts, and A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) at #38. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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