Comparison

Zapmap vs DriveBud

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

DriveBud

Features
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What is your average speed? What was the highest point on your drive? How quickly can your car accelerate? Where are the speed and red light radars/cameras in my vicinity (GB, ES, FR, and IE)? Exotic and expensive cars have complex software displays that can answer these types of questions, well you can too without changing your vehicle! Measure your 0-60mph and acceleration times with accuracy. Track your average speed as you drive. Gauge G-Forces that you experience. See your trip computer, altitude, and heading. Navigate in a simple way. Track all your driving records in one screen. Please drive safely and always wear a seatbelt. Don't break the law.

Screenshots

Zapmap4 screens
DriveBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zapmap at Free against DriveBud's $5.99. Zapmap also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). DriveBud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Zapmap is free to download; DriveBud costs $5.99 up front. Zapmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DriveBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, DriveBud every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zapmap versus DriveBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapmapDriveBud
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.5 (96 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings96 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZapmap LimitedDaniel Oxley

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

DriveBud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

DriveBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zapmap free?
Zapmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DriveBud free?
DriveBud costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zapmap or DriveBud have ads?
Zapmap shows ads; DriveBud does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapmap or DriveBud?
Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and DriveBud every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 29, 2026 and DriveBud on September 16, 2026.

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