Comparison

RoadToaster vs ChargeTrip

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

Head to head
About

RoadToaster

This navigation app plans electric vehicle routes and charging stops, even offline. It automatically adds backup stations and helps avoid range anxiety on long trips or in areas with sparse charging infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Automatic EV route and charging stop planning
  • Offline navigation and charger search
  • Automatic backup charging station suggestions
  • Customizable departure and arrival battery levels
  • Estimate trip energy use and charging costs
  • CarPlay integration
Features
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Road trips rarely go exactly as planned. You take a detour. Mobile signal disappears. A charger is busy, broken or simply not the best choice anymore. RoadToaster keeps you moving. Built for electric vehicle road trips, everyday charging and off-grid adventures, RoadToaster continues to work when other apps cannot. You can still search chargers, plan routes and navigate even without a mobile signal, helping you find your way home from remote roads, mountains and unexpected situations. Prefer regular breaks? RoadToaster plans charging around your preferred driving time, then automatically adds backup stations along the route. If one charger is unavailable, another option is already waiting. See all charging operators in one app, with access to 400,000+ charging stations in 122 countries. Before you drive somewhere, check for chargers near the shop, café, gym or place you are already visiting, and turn normal stops into charging stops. Use RoadToaster for longer road trips when charging gets sparse and backup options matter. While driving, RoadToaster shows your estimated battery at arrival. If plans change, you can route to the nearest fast charger with one tap or switch to another backup station along your route. Works with iPhone, iPad and CarPlay. You can also open routes in Apple Maps or Google Maps when needed. Adventure Ready, Driver Controlled RoadToaster stays simple when the trip is simple, but gives you control when the route matters. Set your departure battery, minimum battery while driving and desired arrival reserve. Use overnight charging, leave with a full battery, hide stations you do not want to use, and rebuild the route around your choices in seconds. Advanced EV Route Planning • Plan electric car routes and charging stops automatically • Handle difficult routes and limited charging infrastructure • Use a unique routing algorithm built for difficult journeys • Add backup stations along the route • Replace a suggested charging stop easily if you prefer a different station • Adjust one stop or several stops to better match your journey • Plan breaks based on your preferred driving time, not just when your car needs charging • Support overnight charging and leaving with a full battery • Estimate trip energy use and charging costs • Save your favorite routes, charging stations and scenic places • Use emergency offline routing when you need it most Navigate and Explore • See your arrival time and battery level at a glance while driving • Route to the nearest fast charger with one tap • See chargers on the map even offline • Search charging options even without a mobile signal • Plan routes offline when you need it • See real-time charger availability for selected countries. • Access 400,000+ charging stations worldwide • See all charging operators in one app • Use smart power filters to quickly adjust station visibility on the map • Hide stations you do not want to use • Switch seamlessly between Standard and Satellite map views Seamless CarPlay Experience • Plan your route on iPhone and send it to CarPlay with one tap • See charging stops clearly placed on your map while driving • Find the nearest fast charger with a single press • Browse the CarPlay station list and filter by power output on the go • Access your saved stations, places and routes directly from CarPlay Supported Vehicle Profiles RoadToaster currently includes 3000 vehicle profiles including Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 and ID. Buzz; Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, IONIQ 9 and Kona Electric; Kia EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9 and Niro; BMW i3, i4, i5, i7 and iX; Audi Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron and Q8 e-tron; Polestar 2, 3 and 4; Porsche Taycan and Macan; Volvo EX30, EX40 and EX90; Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y and Cybertruck; and many more. Custom vehicle profiles are also supported. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://roadtoaster.app/index.php/privacy

About

ChargeTrip

Features
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Tired of just waiting while your EV charges? ChargeTrip finds walkable experiences near charging stations — so every charge becomes an adventure. ■ What You Can Do • Browse charging spots on a map — see power output & nearby experience count at a glance • Auto-detect walkable experiences — 15 categories including cafes, hot springs, restaurants, scenic views, and saunas • "Can I make it back?" indicator — automatically compares round-trip walking time with charging time • Filter by charger type & network — CHAdeMO / CCS / Tesla supported • Instagram integration — view popular photos & hashtags for each spot ■ Features • Transform wait time into highlights — charging stops become the best part of your trip • 15 experience categories — cafes, hot springs, ramen, scenic views, shrines, breweries, and more • Real-time check-ins — share charger availability with other EV drivers • Reviews & Tips — feel confident with firsthand recommendations • External links — direct access to Google Maps, Instagram, and local review sites Don't just charge your car — charge your journey. A new way to travel that makes every EV stop worth the wait.

Screenshots

RoadToaster4 screens
ChargeTrip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChargeTrip at none against RoadToaster's 3. ChargeTrip also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). RoadToaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price 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. RoadToaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ChargeTrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoadToaster ships an update every 8 days, ChargeTrip every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RoadToaster versus ChargeTrip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoadToasterChargeTrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTeemu Kuusimurto株式会社SCOOOOP

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RoadToaster

Subscriptions2
  • RoadToaster Monthly$0.991 Month
  • RoadToaster Yearly$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • RoadToaster Lifetime$17.99
None

ChargeTrip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoadToaster free?
RoadToaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChargeTrip free?
ChargeTrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoadToaster or ChargeTrip have ads?
ChargeTrip shows ads; RoadToaster does not.
Which is updated more often, RoadToaster or ChargeTrip?
RoadToaster ships an update every 8 days, and ChargeTrip every 4 months. Most recently, RoadToaster was updated on October 31, 2026 and ChargeTrip on October 31, 2026.

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