Comparison

PUN Maps vs Alperia Charge

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

Head to head
About

PUN Maps

Find electric vehicle charging stations with real-time availability and technical details. Filter by connector type, power, and operator to locate the best charging point near you. This free app provides a comprehensive national map of charging infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Locate nearby charging points
  • View connector type and power
  • Check operator and availability
  • Filter charging stations by needs
  • Browse sector operators
  • Interactive national map
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Scopri PUN MAPS, l’app della Piattaforma Unica Nazionale dei punti di ricarica per i veicoli elettrici, promossa dal Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica e realizzata in collaborazione con GSE e RSE. Grazie a PUN MAPS potrai: localizzare i punti di ricarica più vicini a te, conoscere la tipologia di connettore e la potenza massima erogabile, il gestore dell’infrastruttura e la disponibilità del punto di ricarica. Utilizza i filtri per trovare i punti di ricarica che meglio rispondono alle tue esigenze. Ricorda che l’applicazione del filtro copre un raggio di 60 km dal centro della mappa: posizionati nell'area desiderata e premi il pulsante “Cerca in questa zona” per ottenere risultati mirati. PUN MAPS è l’unica app gratuita che permette di visualizzare tutti i punti di ricarica distribuiti sul territorio nazionale. Grazie all’utilizzo della mappa interattiva potrai non solo scegliere il punto di ricarica più vicino a te, ma anche visualizzare quelli limitrofi per compararne le caratteristiche tecniche. Nella sezione “Operatori di settore” potrai avere una panoramica immediata sui gestori delle infrastrutture registrati sulla piattaforma. La mobilità elettrica ha un nuovo indirizzo: PUN e basta.

About

Alperia Charge

Features
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With Alperia Charge, you can easily find the nearest charging station for your electric car. Quickly access charging stations in Italy, Austria, Germany, and all over Europe. Simple. Intelligent. Reliable. All the features you need in one App. You can: - Locate stations by address or your current location. - Check station availability to plan your charging effectively. - Navigate using your preferred maps to your selected station. - Start charging via the app or with an RFID card. - Use your credit card for immediate payments; register to securely store it for future transactions. - Track your charging history and manage cards conveniently as a registered user. Have a good trip!

Screenshots

PUN Maps4 screens
Alperia Charge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alperia Charge at fortnightly against PUN Maps's every 3 months. Alperia Charge also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PUN Maps ships an update every 3 months, Alperia Charge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
PUN Maps versus Alperia Charge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPUN MapsAlperia Charge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGestore dei Servizi Energetici GSE S.p.A.Alperia Spa

In-app purchases

None

PUN Maps

No in-app purchases

None

Alperia Charge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PUN Maps free?
PUN Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alperia Charge free?
Alperia Charge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PUN Maps or Alperia Charge have ads?
Neither PUN Maps nor Alperia Charge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PUN Maps or Alperia Charge?
PUN Maps ships an update every 3 months, and Alperia Charge fortnightly. Most recently, PUN Maps was updated on October 19, 2026 and Alperia Charge on October 27, 2026.

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