Fernweh Charge vs RouteCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fernweh Charge
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PRICES, FREE PLUGS AND THE FEES OTHER APPS HIDE β ON ONE MAP Fernweh Charge shows the ad-hoc per-kWh price at every charging station in Germany, how many plugs are free right now, and the session and blocking fees that decide what a charge actually costs. No account, no sign-in, no tracking. WHERE THE DATA COMES FROM: Under the European AFIR rules, German charging-point operators must publish their kWh prices through the DATEX II standard on Mobilithek β the federal open-data portal. Fernweh Charge aggregates this open data and puts it on a map so you can compare before you plug in. WHAT YOU GET: β’ Ad-hoc β¬/kWh prices across more than 1,500 operators and 40,000 charging stations β’ Free-plug counts where operators publish live status β "3 of 5 free", shown per connector so you know whether the free ones fit your car β’ Session, blocking and time fees beneath the price, because β¬0.59/kWh plus a β¬5 blocking fee is not β¬0.59/kWh β’ Nearby list sorted by distance, with price, power and free plugs at a glance β’ Filter by charging power, maximum price, connector type and operator β’ Driving distance and ETA to any station, then navigate with Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze β’ State-by-state price overviews when you zoom out ABOUT LIVE AVAILABILITY: Free-plug counts come from the AFIR live feed, which reports changes rather than a constant picture. Roughly half of all stations currently publish it, so some chargers show "Live status not available" β and the app says exactly that rather than guessing or showing a misleading zero. PRIVACY-FIRST: β’ No account, no sign-in β’ No analytics, no tracking β’ Your location never reaches our servers; driving routes and place search are answered by Apple Maps β’ Open-data attribution shown in the app (Bundesanstalt fΓΌr StraΓenwesen, Mobilithek) CURRENT COVERAGE: More than 1,500 operator brands across Germany, including EnBW, ChargePoint, Ubitricity, Pfalzwerke, EWE Go, Lidl, enercity, ALDI, Shell Recharge, Aral pulse, Mer, Allego, E.ON Drive Infrastructure, BMW Group Corporate Charging, Tesla and Ionity. LANGUAGES: English, German. OPEN DATA: All pricing data is published under CC0 1.0 Universal by individual charging-point operators via Germany's federal Mobilithek portal.
RouteCharge
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Never guess if a charger will work for your car again. RouteCharge plans EV road trips around chargers that actually fit your car β turning charging anxiety into a plan you can trust, before you ever leave the driveway. COMPATIBILITY YOU CAN TRUST Every charging station is matched against your exact vehicle's connectors and charging limits β automatically. No more arriving at a "fast" charger your car can't actually use at speed. When compatibility or live availability can't be confirmed, RouteCharge says so clearly instead of guessing. ROUTES BUILT AROUND YOUR CAR Search a destination and RouteCharge instantly works out where β and whether β you need to charge, using your car's real usable battery and charging curve. Every leg of the trip shows arrival battery, charging duration, and drive time, at a glance. No stop needed? RouteCharge says so plainly instead of inventing one. NEW: APPLE WATCH Your trip, on your wrist. A companion Watch app with exactly what's useful from the wrist β your active route, nearby chargers, and favorites β plus complications for ETA, battery on arrival, and the nearest charger, always one glance away. NEW: CARPLAY RouteCharge, built into your dashboard. Nearby chargers, your current route, and one-tap navigation handoff to Apple Maps or Google Maps β without ever needing to pick up your phone. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Your trip, always visible. Destination, ETA, battery on arrival, and your next charging stop β right on the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, updating automatically as you drive. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Everything important, one glance away. Nearby chargers, your current route, Home & Work shortcuts, and your favorite charger β straight from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. BEYOND THE APP Ask Siri to find nearby chargers or navigate home. Add RouteCharge to your Home Screen, widgets, or the Action Button. Search saved vehicles and recent routes straight from Spotlight β RouteCharge fits into your day, not the other way around. HONEST BY DESIGN This is what sets RouteCharge apart: time estimates are marked "Approx." because real speed depends on temperature, state of charge, and the charger itself. Live availability is shown only when a network actually reports it β never faked. Compatibility that isn't confirmed is labeled "unknown," never rounded up to a confident answer you can't rely on. Choose your own electric vehicle and let RouteCharge plan using its real usable battery capacity, charging limits, and connector types. Free to explore every charger β RouteCharge Pro unlocks vehicle-specific routing built entirely around you. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://routecharge.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fernweh Charge at none against RouteCharge's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RouteCharge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Fernweh Charge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fernweh Charge ships an update every 2 weeks, RouteCharge fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Fernweh Charge | RouteCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Moeller | Olaf Tempelaars |
In-app purchases
Fernweh Charge
No in-app purchases
RouteCharge
- RouteCharge Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- RouteCharge Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
Questions
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