Comparison

Plug vs EV Charging Stations Map+

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

Head to head
About

Plug

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
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The Plug-N-Go app connects you to our network of EV charge points throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar as well as roaming on our partners' more-than 800,000 chargers across Europe. Set up your account, search, select and pay for charge points for a smooth charging experience, wherever you are.

About

EV Charging Stations Map+

Locate the closest Tesla Superchargers instantly or search globally. Plan trips effectively and reduce range anxiety with detailed station information, navigation integration, and live traffic updates. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Find nearest Superchargers
  • Search by address or city
  • Detailed charger information
  • Navigation integration
  • Live traffic updates
  • Save favorite locations
Features
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Find the nearest EV charging station in seconds. ChargePoint, Tesla Superchargers, EVgo, Rivian Adventure Network, and more, all on one map. Search by your current location or any address worldwide. Plan smarter road trips, dodge range anxiety, and spend less time worrying about your next charge. *** FEATURES *** ALWAYS UP TO DATE - Our database is continuously updated as new stations come online, so you never miss a charger. DETAILED STATION INFO - See distance, stall count, power rating, elevation, connector types, and facility details at a glance. SMART ROUTE PLANNER - Plan multi-stop road trips with intelligent routing. Compare the fastest, shortest, or best-coverage routes with every charger along the way. MULTI-ROUTE COMPARISON - Compare up to three route options side by side and pick the one that fits your trip. NEARBY AMENITIES - Food, coffee, restrooms, and shopping near every stop, make the most of your charge time. DESTINATION CHARGERS - Thousands of destination chargers available with their specs and establishment types (hotels, restaurants, and more). GAP WARNINGS - Get alerted when there's a long stretch between chargers so you can plan ahead and drive with confidence. SHAREABLE ROUTE SNAPSHOTS - Export your planned route as a polished image with map, stops, and distances, perfect for sharing with passengers or posting online. NEAREST STATIONS LIST - View every charger near you, sorted by distance, in a clean list view. ONE-TAP NAVIGATION - Get directions instantly via Apple Maps or Google Maps. LIVE TRAFFIC OVERLAY - See real-time traffic on the map to plan around delays. FAVORITES - Save your go-to charging spots with a single tap. DISCLAIMER: This app is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected to Tesla, Inc., its subsidiaries, or its affiliates. "Tesla" is a trademark of Tesla, Inc., used here in a descriptive sense only to identify the types of vehicles and charging stations supported by this app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/walabokllcterms

Screenshots

Plug4 screens
EV Charging Stations Map+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EV Charging Stations Map+ at 4.7 against Plug's 4.0. EV Charging Stations Map+ also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). Plug's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 23%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. EV Charging Stations Map+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EV Charging Stations Map+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Charging Stations Map+ has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Plug's written reviews are positive against 23% of EV Charging Stations Map+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plug ships an update fortnightly, EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Plug versus EV Charging Stations Map+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugEV Charging Stations Map+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings11.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerplug-n-go ltdWALABOK LLC

Customer experience

Plug

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

EV Charging Stations Map+

All ratings1,871 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative72.6%

Bugs and requests

Plug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EV Charging Stations Map+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Good luck finding a charger
  • Tesla superchargers
  • I doesn't work for me
  • Needs updating
  • Super charger cut me off

Requested features

2 requests
  • Journey planner
  • Change from miles to kilometres

In-app purchases

None

Plug

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

EV Charging Stations Map+

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$26.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99

Questions

Is Plug free?
Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EV Charging Stations Map+ free?
EV Charging Stations Map+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plug or EV Charging Stations Map+?
EV Charging Stations Map+ is rated higher. Plug averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EV Charging Stations Map+ averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Plug or EV Charging Stations Map+ have ads?
EV Charging Stations Map+ shows ads; Plug does not.
Which is updated more often, Plug or EV Charging Stations Map+?
Plug ships an update fortnightly, and EV Charging Stations Map+ weekly. Most recently, Plug was updated on October 1, 2026 and EV Charging Stations Map+ on October 16, 2026.

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