Comparison

Zapmap vs Roam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zapmap

Find and plan EV charging stops across the USA, UK, and Europe. This app maps hundreds of thousands of charge points, offering details on charger types, costs, and availability. Connect with a community of EV drivers for insights and real-time charging session tracking.

Highlights
  • Find nearby EV charging points
  • EV route planner for long journeys
  • Real-time charging session tracking
  • Community insights and driver support
  • Filter by charger type, cost, and availability
  • Apple CarPlay integration
Features
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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

About

Roam

Easily locate EV charging stations, check real-time availability, and manage your charging sessions. Start, monitor, and pay for charging directly from your phone, with options to track history and save with membership.

Highlights
  • Find nearby EV chargers
  • Check live charger availability
  • Start charging from phone
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • Secure payments
  • Track charging history
  • Roam Membership savings
Features
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Find EV charging stations, check live availability and manage every charge with the Roam EV Charging app. Whether you are planning ahead or need to charge nearby, the Roam app makes it easy to find an available EV charge point, start your session and stay in control from your phone. Find nearby EV chargers Explore the Roam EV charging network using the in-app map. Search by location, find nearby charging stations and identify a convenient charge point wherever your day takes you. Check live charger availability View the real-time status of Roam charge points before you arrive. Use the map filters to hide unavailable chargers and find a suitable EV charging station without an unnecessary detour. Start charging from your phone Once you arrive, select your charger in the Roam app and follow the simple steps to begin your charging session. The app brings everything together in one place, making electric car charging straightforward from the moment you plug in. Monitor your charging session Keep track of your active session directly through the app. View your energy use and charging costs in real time, receive useful session notifications and see when your electric vehicle is ready. Make secure payments Add and manage your preferred payment card within your Roam account. Charging payments are handled securely through the app, with the cost of each session recorded for easy reference. Track your charging history View your previous EV charging sessions, including where you charged, how much energy was delivered and what each session cost. Your charging activity is stored in one convenient place whenever you need it. Save with Roam Membership Regularly charge with Roam? Join Roam Membership through the app to access lower charging rates across the Roam network. Members can save up to 8p per kWh at eligible charge points for a small monthly membership fee. Manage your account Update your personal information, manage payment details and access your charging history from within the app. Your Roam account gives you one place to manage your electric vehicle charging. Get support when you need it If you need assistance with the app, your account or a charging session, Roam’s UK-based support team is available 24/7 to help get you back on your way. Download the Roam EV Charging app today to find EV charging stations, check charger availability, pay for charging and manage your sessions wherever you charge with Roam.

Screenshots

Zapmap4 screens
Roam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.4 against Roam's 1.7. Zapmap also leads on ratings volume (97 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 97 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 30% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, Roam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zapmap versus Roam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapmapRoam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (97 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews — better30.2% of reviews
Number of ratings97 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZapmap LimitedEV Chargers Ltd

Customer experience

Zapmap

All ratings97 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews230 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative57.0%

Roam

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative68.3%

User reviews

Zapmap

From 97 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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
Show 20 more
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • 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

10 purchases

Zapmap

Subscriptions10
  • 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
None

Roam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zapmap free?
Zapmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roam free?
Roam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zapmap or Roam?
Zapmap is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.4 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Roam averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Zapmap or Roam have ads?
Zapmap shows ads; Roam does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapmap or Roam?
Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and Roam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on November 9, 2026 and Roam on November 7, 2026.

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