# Zapmap vs WattsUp

The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.5 against WattsUp's 2.0. Zapmap also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). WattsUp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zapmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WattsUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 95 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Zapmap's written reviews are positive against 46% of WattsUp's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, WattsUp every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapmap | WattsUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **45.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zapmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/964082745) | [Sanctus Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1113597031) |

## What reviewers say

### Zapmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746)

Locate and plan EV charging stops across the USA, UK, and Europe. Find detailed information on charger types, costs, and availability. Connect with a community of EV drivers for insights and real-time session tracking.

**Highlights:** Find nearby EV charging points, EV route planner for long journeys, Real-time charging session tracking, Community insights and support, Filter by charger type and availability, In-car dashboard integration (CarPlay)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zapmap Plus (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Zapmap Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Zapmap Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Zapmap Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Zapmap Plus (Yearly) | $32.99 | per year |
| Charge Plus Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Zapmap Premium (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great charger location
- 🚀 Useful app for EV drivers
- 🚀 Easy to access and nicely positioned chargers
- 🚀 Good route planning
- 🚀 Zappay option to stop needless apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Chargers not listed
- 🐛 Overcharging issues
- 🐛 Chargers not working
- 🐛 Crashes and force closing
- 🐛 Logging out issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Login issues
- Charger information not up-to-date
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to filter by charger type and power
- Improved route planning and navigation
- Real-time charger status updates
- Better international coverage
- Easier user interface and experience


### WattsUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattsup/id1396993858)

This app helps electric vehicle drivers plan routes and find charging stations. It displays comprehensive, up-to-date information on rapid chargers, including their live operational status and alternatives. Users can filter results and receive notifications about charger availability.

**Highlights:** EV route planning, Rapid charger locations, Live charger status, Alternative charger suggestions, Route distance calculation, Customizable filters

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for planning charging stops
- 💡 Shows chargers ahead on route
- 💡 Live charger status data
- 👍 Easy to spot icons with supplier logos
- 👍 Good price filter feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 CarPlay issues (freezing, unresponsive)
- 🐛 Car not listed in database
- 🐛 Address not known/poor mapping

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and refuses to work in CarPlay
- App hangs while searching
- App crashes when trying to update database
- App crashes when trying to select charge points
- App won't open after latest update

**Requested features**

- Add more cars to database
- Improve CarPlay usability and features
- Allow search for specific number of chargers
- Add multipoint routes into Apple Maps
- Add 'saved journey' setting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapmap free?

Zapmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WattsUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zapmap or WattsUp?

Zapmap is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while WattsUp averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zapmap or WattsUp have ads?

Zapmap shows ads; WattsUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zapmap or WattsUp?

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and WattsUp every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 25, 2026 and WattsUp on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*