Comparison

StromNow EV Charging Map vs ChargeIndex

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

Head to head
About

StromNow EV Charging Map

Easily find and manage electric vehicle charging stations. Compare tariffs, plan efficient routes with real-time data, and monitor charging sessions. Get hazard alerts and connect your vehicle for a seamless charging experience.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations globally
  • Compare tariffs and live availability
  • Smart EV route planning
  • Monitor charging sessions in real-time
  • Real-time hazard alerts
  • Connect electric vehicle seamlessly
Features
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Charge your electric vehicle more easily with StromNow. Find charging stations, compare tariffs, plan smarter routes, and monitor your charging sessions in one simple app. StromNow helps you charge with more transparency, more control, and less stress. FIND CHARGING STATIONS NEAR YOU Access a global network of more than 1,100,000 charging stations. Find available chargers near you and see all the important details at a glance. CHARGE WITH CONFIDENCE Check live availability, charging speeds, plug types, and transparent tariffs before you charge. You can also view reviews, opening hours, charging history, and useful nearby places like restaurants, shops, and other services. Start and control charging directly in the app or with the StromNow charging card. Track your sessions in real time with notifications, charging history, and a clear cost overview. SMART EV ROUTE PLANNING Plan trips more efficiently with intelligent EV routing. StromNow uses real time charging station data and your vehicle range to calculate the best route for your journey. See charging stops, travel time, and available charging prices in advance. With the Climate Report, you can also view CO₂e emissions for each route and electric vehicle. REAL TIME HAZARD ALERTS Stay informed with alerts about speed cameras, accidents, construction zones, and other traffic hazards in your area, powered by Blitzer.de. ALL YOUR EV ESSENTIALS IN ONE APP Track your energy consumption and charging costs with clear analytics. Understand your charging habits, optimize your charging behavior, and stay in control of your expenses. SEAMLESS VEHICLE CONNECTION Connect your electric vehicle with StromNow effortlessly. Our platform supports a wide range of car brands and models for a smooth experience. SIMPLE AND INTUITIVE StromNow is built to make EV charging easy. Perfect for beginners and for anyone who wants a more convenient charging experience. IMPORTANT NOTES StromNow does not manufacture hardware. We only provide support for setting up the app. For hardware issues, please contact the respective manufacturer or operator. Charging via the app or RFID card may not always be possible at every station shown in the app or on the map. We are continuously expanding our charging network with more partners in more countries. Imprint: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/imprint-app Privacy policy: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/privacy-policy-app Terms of use: https://www.stromnow.com/en/mobile/terms-of-service-app

About

ChargeIndex

Plan your electric vehicle route with optimized charging stops based on price and time. This app calculates energy consumption and provides alternative charging options, displaying real-time pricing and charging speeds on a map.

Highlights
  • Optimized route planning for EVs
  • Calculates energy consumption
  • Provides alternative charging stops
  • Displays real-time charging prices
  • Color-coded charging speed indicators
  • Bundles nearby stations by price
Features
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What does charging cost here? ChargeIndex shows the ad-hoc price per kWh at charging stations right on the map before you arrive, and works as an EV route planner that picks charging stops by price, detour and charging time. Charge cheaper across Europe. Account optional. CHARGING PRICES ON THE MAP At every charging station with a published price you see the kWh price for spontaneous charging, with or without a charging card. Colour shows charging power: green for AC, blue for DC, orange for HPC fast chargers. Filter by maximum price and power and compare chargers near you. CHOOSE YOUR CHARGING CARD The common charging cards are built in, any others you add yourself: per country, for AC and DC, by power. You see the cheapest matching price, card or ad-hoc, and what you really pay at the charger. Price comparison made simple. EV ROUTE PLANNER Enter start, destination, car and battery level and ChargeIndex picks the charging stops that fit your budget and your time. A slider sets how many minutes a saved euro is worth to you. The consumption model accounts for elevation, speed and regeneration, and charging time follows your car's charging curve (650+ models). Every stop comes with several alternatives. With an account you also get route variants: faster, cheaper or ad-hoc only. Hand the route to Apple Maps, Google Maps, HERE WeGo or export it as a GPX file. AT THE CHARGING STATION • Live availability where the operator provides it • Free parking bays where known • Scan the QR code and charge ad hoc • Route there in Apple Maps, Google Maps or HERE WeGo • Trip Copilot: live guidance along your route • Tesla Supercharger: estimated price for Tesla drivers, switchable to other brands • Reviews: toilets, food, motorhome access YOUR GARAGE Save your cars and enter your own consumption. Keep stations and routes, and the analysis shows what your planned charging stops cost. With Apple or Google sign-in, garage, charging cards and settings follow you to any device. You can delete your account in the app at any time. DATA FROM OFFICIAL SOURCES Prices come from national access points for charging data (AFIR) and operator feeds. Best covered: Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Poland. In other European countries prices are partly incomplete. Prices and availability may differ from what you find at the charger. Questions or ideas? Reach us in the Community Hub in the app. Get ChargeIndex and see the price before you set off.

Screenshots

StromNow EV Charging Map4 screens
ChargeIndex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChargeIndex at none against StromNow EV Charging Map's 19. ChargeIndex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). StromNow EV Charging Map's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StromNow EV Charging Map sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ChargeIndex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StromNow EV Charging Map ships an update every 9 days, ChargeIndex monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StromNow EV Charging Map versus ChargeIndex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStromNow EV Charging MapChargeIndex
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStromNow UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)Raphael Sutter

Customer experience

StromNow EV Charging Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative18.0%

ChargeIndex

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

StromNow EV Charging Map

Subscriptions16
  • StromNow Pro3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • StromNow Pro$3.997 Days
  • StromNow Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • StromNow Pro$5.991 Month
  • StromNow Platin Pass (1 Week)$5.997 Days
  • StromNow Platin Pass (1 Month)$5.991 Month
  • StromNow Platin Pass (1 Year)$44.991 Year
  • StromNow Platin Pass (1 Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • StromNow Pro$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Pro1 Year trial2 variants$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Black Pass (1 Year)1 Year trial$49.991 Year
  • StromNow Black Pass (1 Year)1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • StromNow Black Pass (1 Year)1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • StromNow Black Pass (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • StromNow Black Pass (1 Year)7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

ChargeIndex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StromNow EV Charging Map free?
StromNow EV Charging Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChargeIndex free?
ChargeIndex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StromNow EV Charging Map or ChargeIndex have ads?
Neither StromNow EV Charging Map nor ChargeIndex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StromNow EV Charging Map or ChargeIndex?
StromNow EV Charging Map ships an update every 9 days, and ChargeIndex monthly. Most recently, StromNow EV Charging Map was updated on October 17, 2026 and ChargeIndex on October 15, 2026.

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