# Zapmap vs EV Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.5 against EV Navigation's 2.7. Zapmap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 16). EV Navigation's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zapmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EV Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 95 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Zapmap's written reviews are positive against 34% of EV Navigation's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, EV Navigation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapmap | EV Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746/reviews)** | [2.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-navigation/id1494131819/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zapmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/964082745) | [GPS Tuner Systems Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/390743626) |

## 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


### EV Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-navigation/id1494131819)

Plan routes and navigate with turn-by-turn directions specifically for electric vehicles. It calculates your car's range based on numerous factors and includes charging station information for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn navigation, Electric car range calculation, Charging station locator, Supports all charger types, Trip planning with charging stops, Real-time route synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapmap free?

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

### Is EV Navigation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zapmap or EV Navigation?

Zapmap is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while EV Navigation averages 2.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do Zapmap or EV Navigation have ads?

Zapmap shows ads; EV Navigation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zapmap or EV Navigation?

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and EV Navigation every 3 months. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 23, 2026 and EV Navigation on September 6, 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.*