Comparison

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) vs Plunk EV

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

Head to head
About

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Plan and navigate electric vehicle trips with detailed route suggestions, including charging stops and estimated durations. This tool provides real-time updates and replanning capabilities while driving, supporting a wide range of EV models.

Highlights
  • EV trip planning
  • Charging stop suggestions
  • Real-time navigation
  • Trip replanning
  • Supports major EV models
  • Driving mode
Features
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A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is the world's most respected service to plan, learn and dream about Electric Vehicles - EVs. Simply select your vehicle model, enter your destination and hit plan to get a full trip plan including charge stops and trip duration. When you are ready to drive it, just go to driving mode and use ABRP as a real-time plan follow-up tool and even navigator, replan as necessary and get continuously updated information about your trip. We support every major EV in the market. Which suits your needs best? Terms of use: https://rivian.com/legal/terms

About

Plunk EV

Features
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PlunkEV offers charging solutions that make EV ownership convenient and accessible for all.

Screenshots

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)4 screens
Plunk EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plunk EV at none against A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s 2. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)'s advantage is chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plunk EV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) versus Plunk EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Better Routeplanner (ABRP)Plunk EV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRivianPlunk EV Inc.

Bugs and requests

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Freezes when switching between apps
  • Inaccurate range and charging time estimates
  • Randomly changes planned routes
  • Fails to recognize certain EV models
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with Google/Apple Maps
  • Live charger availability status
  • Ability to exclude certain chargers
  • Improved route editing and customization

Plunk EV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

A Better Routeplanner (ABRP)

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annually$49.991 Year
None

Plunk EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) free?
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plunk EV free?
Plunk EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) or Plunk EV have ads?
Neither A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) nor Plunk EV shows ads.

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