Zapmap vs ROAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zapmap
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.
- 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)
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Helping you to stay charged, wherever you go. We’ve got you covered across the USA, the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and within European charging infrastructure – and our thriving EV community will help you too. With hundreds of thousands of charge points mapped, Zapmap gives you the widest range of options, allowing you to find charging that is right for you. Zapmap Features - Find nearby EV charging point details on the types of chargers available, the cost of charging, and whether the charge point is available to use - Use the EV route planner to see where to stop on longer routes, what's available in those areas, and how long you’ll need to charge - Make the most of our engaged community of drivers to better understand the charging world, or help others on their EV journey - Keep track of the status of your charging session in real time and determine when your car is fully charged Get more with a Zapmap subscription - if you regularly charge on the public network, Zapmap Premium provides enhanced features: - filter for new charge points and multi-charger locations, as well as by user rating and more detailed location types - helping you find the right charger, faster - save unlimited user filters, route plans, and EV models, and enjoy what3word addresses with all UK charge points. In addition, the app will be ad-free - get Zapmap on your in-car dashboard via Apple CarPlay. Locate suitable charge points, view live charge point status and access route plans - all while on the move Join our growing community of electric vehicle drivers. Make the most of our engaged community of drivers to better understand the EV charging world or help others on their EV journey. Love Zapmap? https://twitter.com/zap_map https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zap-Map/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/zap-map/ Any Suggestions? Contact us with issues or features suggestions on support@zap-map.com Our Terms & Conditions - https://www.zap-map.com/terms-and-conditions Our Privacy Policy - https://www.zap-map.com/privacy-notice
ROAM
Find and use electric vehicle charging stations on the go. This app helps you locate available chargers, manage payments, and track your charging history for a seamless EV ownership experience.
- Locate charging stations
- Real-time availability
- Seamless payments
- Personalized charging plans
- 24/7 support
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Are you a proud electric vehicle owner, eager to explore the world while driving sustainably? Look no further! ROAM EV Charging is designed to help you charge on-the-go, providing a seamless experience for your electric vehicle needs. Whether you're embarking on a cross-country adventure or navigating your daily commute, ROAM EV Charging empowers you to charge your electric vehicle conveniently and efficiently at an ROAM charge point, making every journey smooth and worry-free. Key Features: 1. Locate ROAM Charging Stations with Ease - ROAM EV Charging maps our network of EV charging stations across the UK, meaning you can search any destination, find a nearby ROAM charger and plan ahead for your next charge. Find electric car charging points easily using our app. 2. Real-Time Availability and Status - With ROAM EV Charging, you'll have access to real-time information on charging station availability. No more unnecessary detours – simply check the app, find an available charging station, and head straight there. Stay updated on EV charging points' real-time status effortlessly. You can now even hide unavailable chargers using our map filter. 3. Seamless Payments - Charging your electric vehicle should be a simple experience. ROAM EV Charging simplifies the payment process, ensuring secure transactions and hassle-free billing. Just plug in your vehicle, initiate the charging session through the app, then once the charge is complete, you’ll receive an itemised bill of your session. Pay for your charge easily with the ROAM EV Charging app. 4. Personalised Charging Experience - Choose a payment plan based on your usage. Get notifications regarding your charge status and track your charging history. 5. Support when you need it most - Something not working as expected? Our support team is available to help you 24/7. We are here to assist you with any queries or concerns, ensuring a smooth experience with ROAM. Count on our support team whenever you need assistance with charging, finding charging points, or any other EV-related queries. Charge up your EV today! Join the rapidly growing community of electric vehicle enthusiasts who have chosen ROAM as their trusted charging network. Together, let's create a sustainable future, one electric mile at a time. Download ROAM EV Charging now and enjoy the benefits of a reliable and efficient EV charging network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.5 against ROAM's 1.7. Zapmap also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 3) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). ROAM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zapmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ROAM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 95 ratings behind it against 3, 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 ROAM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, ROAM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zapmap | ROAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (95 ratings) — better | 1.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | 33.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zapmap Limited | EV Chargers Ltd |
Customer experience
Zapmap
ROAM
User reviews
Zapmap
From 95 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great charger location
- 🚀 Useful app for EV drivers
- 🚀 Easy to access and nicely positioned chargers
- 🚀 Good route planning
- 🚀 Zappay option to stop needless apps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Chargers not listed
- 🐛 Overcharging issues
- 🐛 Chargers not working
- 🐛 Crashes and force closing
- 🐛 Logging out issues
ROAM
From 3 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Competitive pricing
- 🗺️ User-friendly map feature
- 🔌 Easy to use and charge
- 🚀 Quick to start charge
- 👍 Simple setup process
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes/stops working
- ❌ Unable to access account
- 🚫 Error messages on login
- 📧 Password reset email not received
- 😠 Customer service hard to reach
Bugs and requests
Zapmap
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Login issues
- Charger information not up-to-date
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- 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
ROAM
Reported bugs
25 issues- App blocks account access
- Repeated login errors
- Password reset emails not received
- Holding payment twice
- Failed to initiate charge
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- Spinning circle on registration/confirmation
- App completely stopped working
- App just spins constantly
- Unable to charge on Sundays
- App just won't load
- Charge button moved off screen
- Entry fields invisible during registration
- App doesn't work with smaller screens
- Start charging button below navigation bar
- App doesn't download or connect properly
- App doesn't recognise charging point
- App not showing chargers
- App keeps logging out
- Email not recognized for password reset
- Wouldn't disconnect from charging point
- Charger stopped working due to error
- Charger not connected to car error
- Charger faulty, not indicated
- App broken after recent update
- Can't open app before updating
Requested features
10 requests- Fix charge button placement
- Add option to find other chargers nearby
- Display charging cost on charger
- Indicate charger type (kW)
- Improve invoicing clarity
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- Integrate with Zap Map
- Allow payment of balance through app
- Fix app not working on smaller screens
- Add dark mode option
- Improve UX and reduce friction
In-app purchases
Zapmap
- Zapmap Plus (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Zapmap Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium$2.997 Days
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- Zapmap Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Premium annual$19.991 Year
- Zapmap Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Zapmap Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$32.991 Year
- Charge Plus Annual$59.991 Year
- Zapmap Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
ROAM
No in-app purchases









