# Electromaps vs CarAuto(Global)

The clearest difference is rating: Electromaps at 4.8 against CarAuto(Global)'s 1.9. Electromaps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (30% vs 8%). CarAuto(Global)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CarAuto(Global) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Electromaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Electromaps holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electromaps has 342 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Electromaps's written reviews are positive against 8% of CarAuto(Global)'s.

Electromaps ships an update monthly, CarAuto(Global) every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electromaps | CarAuto(Global) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electromaps-charging-stations/id606186464/reviews)** | [1.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carautoglobal/id1537746512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **29.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wallbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188286840) | [辽宁尔雅网信科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420315438) |

## What reviewers say

### Electromaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electromaps-charging-stations/id606186464)

Easily locate and access over 470,000 electric vehicle charging points worldwide. Plan your routes with optimized navigation, view real-time availability, and track your charging history. Join a community of EV drivers to share insights and contribute to a greener future.

**Highlights:** Find charging points worldwide, Optimized navigation to stations, Real-time availability information, Charging session price details, Statistics and charge logging, Community reviews and photos, Add new charging points

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lifesaver for EV travel
- 👍 Works with alternative payment
- 👍 Useful in Spain
- 👍 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Essential for Europe travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 No customer service
- 👎 Unreliable station availability
- 👎 App shows unavailable stations
- 👎 No way to report errors
- 👎 Inconvenient phone number location

**Reported bugs**

- 100,- credit disappeared
- App shows unavailable stations as available
- No response to emails
- No support for days
- No way to report errors

**Requested features**

- Make charger information easier to access and read
- Improve map window when driving
- Easier exit after looking for chargers
- Add option to report closures or errors
- More chargers needed in town square


### CarAuto(Global)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carautoglobal/id1537746512)

This app enhances your driving experience with integrated online music and car-specific features. It aims to provide a smarter, more convenient travel experience by transforming your car into a new living space.

**Highlights:** Online music integration, Car-specific features, Intelligent travel services, Convenient driving experience, Launcher services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month - Maps Service | $3.00 | one-time |
| 3 Month - Maps Service | $7.00 | one-time |
| 6 Month - Maps Service | $12.00 | one-time |
| 12 Month - Maps Service | $21.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Electromaps free?

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

### Is CarAuto(Global) free?

CarAuto(Global) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Electromaps or CarAuto(Global)?

Electromaps is rated higher. Electromaps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while CarAuto(Global) averages 1.9 from 54 ratings.

### Do Electromaps or CarAuto(Global) have ads?

Electromaps shows ads; CarAuto(Global) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Electromaps or CarAuto(Global)?

Electromaps ships an update monthly, and CarAuto(Global) every 4 weeks. Most recently, Electromaps was updated on October 18, 2026 and CarAuto(Global) on October 18, 2026.

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