# Zapmap vs Plug

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plug at none against Zapmap's 10. Plug also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). Zapmap's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (96 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 96 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 63% of Plug's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapmap | Plug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-n-go/id1458588393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zapmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/964082745) | [plug-n-go ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458588392) |

## 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


### Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-n-go/id1458588393)

Find and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across the UK, Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. Easily set up your account, locate available charge points, and manage your charging sessions for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** EV charge point network access, Account setup and management, Search for charge points, Select and pay for charging, Smooth charging experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapmap free?

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

### Is Plug free?

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

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

Zapmap is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Plug averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zapmap or Plug have ads?

Zapmap shows ads; Plug does not.

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

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and Plug fortnightly. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 29, 2026 and Plug on October 1, 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.*