# Zapmap vs Octopus Electroverse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Octopus Electroverse at none against Zapmap's 10. Octopus Electroverse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 29%). Zapmap's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 16). On price, rating, 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. Octopus Electroverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Zapmap against 4.6 for Octopus Electroverse. 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 are what separate them: 29% of Zapmap's written reviews are positive against 61% of Octopus Electroverse's.

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, Octopus Electroverse weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapmap | Octopus Electroverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-electroverse/id1535444463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zapmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/964082745) | [Octopus Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093447568) |

## 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


### Octopus Electroverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-electroverse/id1535444463)

Access the UK & Europe's largest EV charging network with this app. Find and use over 1,000,000 chargers, enjoy transparent pricing, and discover discounts. It simplifies charging on the go for all EV drivers.

**Highlights:** Access over 1,000,000 chargers, Plunge Pricing discounts, Map filters for charging speed and type, Live charger availability, In-app charging initiation, Route planner with charging stops, Multiple payment options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient charging experience
- 💡 Comprehensive charging network
- 🚀 Reliable app functionality
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate charger availability information
- 💰 High charging prices
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when using certain features
- Chargers shown as available but not working
- Issues with linking Octopus Energy account
- Inconsistent behavior when starting/stopping charging
- Delayed or missing charging session data

**Requested features**

- Add price filter to map view
- Improve route planning and navigation
- Integrate with vehicle's battery status
- Add more payment options beyond credit cards
- Provide charging history and expense tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapmap free?

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

### Is Octopus Electroverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zapmap or Octopus Electroverse?

Octopus Electroverse is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Octopus Electroverse averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do Zapmap or Octopus Electroverse have ads?

Zapmap shows ads; Octopus Electroverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zapmap or Octopus Electroverse?

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and Octopus Electroverse weekly. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 25, 2026 and Octopus Electroverse on September 23, 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.*