# Plug vs Octopus Electroverse

The clearest difference is rating: Octopus Electroverse at 4.6 against Plug's 4.0. Octopus Electroverse also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Plug's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Octopus Electroverse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus Electroverse has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 62% positive.

Plug ships an update fortnightly, Octopus Electroverse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug | Octopus Electroverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-n-go/id1458588393/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-electroverse/id1535444463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [plug-n-go ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458588392) | [Octopus Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093447568) |

## What reviewers say

### Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-n-go/id1458588393)

Find and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across the UK, Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. Easily set up your account, locate available charge points, and manage your charging sessions for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** EV charge point network access, Account setup and management, Search for charge points, Select and pay for charging, Smooth charging experience

**In-app purchases:** none


### Octopus Electroverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-electroverse/id1535444463)

Access the UK & Europe's largest EV charging network with this app. Find and use over 1,000,000 chargers, enjoy transparent pricing, and discover discounts. It simplifies charging on the go for all EV drivers.

**Highlights:** Access over 1,000,000 chargers, Plunge Pricing discounts, Map filters for charging speed and type, Live charger availability, In-app charging initiation, Route planner with charging stops, Multiple payment options

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient charging experience
- 💡 Comprehensive charging network
- 🚀 Reliable app functionality
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate charger availability information
- 💰 High charging prices
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when using certain features
- Chargers shown as available but not working
- Issues with linking Octopus Energy account
- Inconsistent behavior when starting/stopping charging
- Delayed or missing charging session data

**Requested features**

- Add price filter to map view
- Improve route planning and navigation
- Integrate with vehicle's battery status
- Add more payment options beyond credit cards
- Provide charging history and expense tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plug free?

Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Octopus Electroverse free?

Octopus Electroverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plug or Octopus Electroverse?

Octopus Electroverse is rated higher. Plug averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Octopus Electroverse averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Plug or Octopus Electroverse have ads?

Neither Plug nor Octopus Electroverse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plug or Octopus Electroverse?

Plug ships an update fortnightly, and Octopus Electroverse weekly. Most recently, Plug was updated on October 1, 2026 and Octopus Electroverse on October 20, 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.*