Plugpoint vs Electrip EV Charging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plugpoint
Discover and utilize electric vehicle charging stations with ease. This app provides real-time station availability, in-app payment, and remote control for a seamless charging experience.
- Find nearby charging stations
- In-app payment and invoicing
- Auto top-up wallet
- Reserve charging stations
- Real-time session monitoring
- Remote station control
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Find, charge, and pay effortlessly with the Plugpoint App. Our app connects you to a vast network of EV charging stations, offering real-time data and remote control to make your charging experience smoother. Key Features: Find Nearby Stations: Locate available charging stations quickly and easily around you. Payment & Invoicing: Pay directly through the app and receive automatic invoices, perfect for company expense tracking. Auto Top-Up: Automatically top up your wallet when funds are low, ensuring uninterrupted charging. Station Reservation: Reserve a charging station in advance to avoid waiting times. Real-Time Data: Monitor your session’s progress, power usage, and costs in real time. Remote Control: Start, stop, or unlock charging stations from your phone.
Electrip EV Charging
Locate, reserve, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across European cities. This app offers features like real-time availability, advanced filters, and automatic charging initiation for a seamless experience.
- Find charging stations with real-time availability
- Advanced filters for station selection
- Reserve charging stations in advance
- Multiple charging initiation methods (QR, card, AutoCharge)
- Secure in-app payments
- Track charging history
- Receive real-time notifications and promotions
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Charge your electric car wherever you go, across European cities. With Electrip, you can find a charging station, reserve it in seconds, and get back on the road immediately. Electrip is the electric mobility app designed for drivers who never want to stop. Ultra-fast charging, easy reservations, and direct payments through the app – all in just a few taps. Find the nearest and most convenient charging station, start charging, pay, and track your charging history. Every feature is designed to save you time and make charging simple and seamless. With the AutoCharge feature, available on an increasing number of vehicles from leading brands, you can forget about cards and QR codes — charging starts automatically. Key Features Find the right charging station Explore all stations on the map with real-time availability and advanced filters to quickly find the best option for you. Save and reserve Add your favorite charging stations and reserve them in advance. Start charging your way Use a QR code, your Electrip Card, or start charging automatically with AutoCharge. Secure and easy payments Manage all payments directly through the app in a fast and secure way. Stay updated Check active promotions and receive real-time notifications. Download Electrip and discover the power of fast and ultra-fast charging stations: secure payments, instant notifications, and full control right in your hand. Electric mobility, finally smart. Need help? electrip.support@electripglobal.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Electrip EV Charging at 1.6 against Plugpoint's 1.0. Electrip EV Charging also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Plugpoint's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrip EV Charging holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrip EV Charging has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Plugpoint's written reviews are positive against 14% of Electrip EV Charging's.
Plugpoint ships an update fortnightly, Electrip EV Charging every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plugpoint | Electrip EV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 1.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 14.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charge Point SRL | Electrip Global B.V. |
Customer experience
Plugpoint
Electrip EV Charging
In-app purchases
Plugpoint
No in-app purchases
Electrip EV Charging
No in-app purchases
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