# Zapmap vs ROAM

The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.5 against ROAM's 1.7. Zapmap also leads on ratings volume (95 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapmap | ROAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapmap-ev-charging-points-map/id964082746/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roam-ev-charging/id1619134752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **33.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zapmap Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/964082745) | [EV Chargers Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1682861956) |

## 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


### ROAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roam-ev-charging/id1619134752)

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.

**Highlights:** Locate charging stations, Real-time availability, Seamless payments, Personalized charging plans, 24/7 support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Competitive pricing
- 🗺️ User-friendly map feature
- 🔌 Easy to use and charge
- 🚀 Quick to start charge
- 👍 Simple setup process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/stops working
- ❌ Unable to access account
- 🚫 Error messages on login
- 📧 Password reset email not received
- 😠 Customer service hard to reach

**Reported bugs**

- App blocks account access
- Repeated login errors
- Password reset emails not received
- Holding payment twice
- Failed to initiate charge

**Requested features**

- Fix charge button placement
- Add option to find other chargers nearby
- Display charging cost on charger
- Indicate charger type (kW)
- Improve invoicing clarity


## Frequently asked 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 4.5 out of 5 from 95 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 September 25, 2026 and ROAM on September 26, 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.*