Comparison

Zapmap vs Pod Point

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

Pod Point

Manage your electric vehicle charging needs from public stations to home use. Track energy consumption, optimize charging with schedules, and even earn rewards. This app simplifies powering your EV.

Highlights
  • Manage public, workplace, and home EV charging
  • Track charging activity and energy consumption
  • Control home power from solar or grid
  • Schedule charging for low tariff hours
  • Collect Tesco Clubcard points
Features
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The Pod Point app serves all your public, workplace or home charge needs – all in one place. With the Pod Point app, you can: - Top up your EV while shopping or at the office - Track your charging activity and energy consumption, both at home and on our public charging network in the stats tab - Manage your power at home through solar or the grid - Take advantage of low tariff hours by setting schedules Remember, you can still collect Clubcard points when charging with us. Simply connect your Tesco Clubcard in the app to collect 1 Tesco Clubcard point for every £1 spent on charging using a Pod Point charger at Tesco stores. Alongside a brand-new look and feel, we’ve got some serious technical upgrades. We’ve heard your feedback and been working to improve the EV charging experience. But we aren’t done yet! Keep your eyes open for updates that will make EV charging as easy as possible.

Screenshots

Zapmap4 screens
Pod Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zapmap at 4.5 against Pod Point's 3.0. Zapmap also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 7%) and ratings volume (95 vs 4). Pod Point's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Pod Point asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zapmap holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zapmap has 95 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Zapmap's written reviews are positive against 7% of Pod Point's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, Pod Point every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Zapmap versus Pod Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapmapPod Point
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (95 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings95 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZapmap LimitedPod Point Ltd

Customer experience

Zapmap

All ratings95 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative58.0%

Pod Point

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative83.6%

User reviews

Zapmap

From 95 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

Pod Point

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable charging
  • 📊 Informative statistics
  • 🔋 Scheduled charging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • 🔒 Frustrating authentication process

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

Pod Point

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scheduled charging failures
  • Incorrect charge data reporting
  • Charger status not reflected in app
  • Repeated login issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple vehicle support
  • Real-time charging status
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Integration with energy providers
  • Contactless payment option

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

Pod Point

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zapmap free?
Zapmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pod Point free?
Pod Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zapmap or Pod Point?
Zapmap is rated higher. Zapmap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Pod Point averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Zapmap or Pod Point have ads?
Zapmap shows ads; Pod Point does not.
Which is updated more often, Zapmap or Pod Point?
Zapmap ships an update fortnightly, and Pod Point every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zapmap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pod Point on September 24, 2026.

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