Comparison

Charge My Way vs PlugMap

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

Head to head
About

Charge My Way

Finds charging stations along your route that offer amenities like food or nature spots. Optimize your breaks by seeing station details, detour times, and weather. Integrates with Apple CarPlay and Tesla for seamless navigation.

Highlights
  • Charging stations along route
  • Nearby amenities filter
  • Detour time calculation
  • Weather at station
  • Charging card compatibility
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Tesla integration
Features
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NAVIGATION OPTIMIZES TIME. YOU OPTIMIZE YOUR BREAK. With Charge My Way, you find charging stations along your route where you actually want to stop. Your range is enough. Now your break matters. β€’ With a view. β€’ With great food. β€’ In nature. β€’ With a supermarket or playground nearby. WHERE YOUR CAR CHARGES IS WHERE YOU SPEND YOUR TIME. Not just any stop. Your break. THE RIGHT CHARGING STATION – AT A GLANCE β€’ All charging stations along your route β€’ Photos of the station and surroundings β€’ Restaurants, cafΓ©s, supermarkets, playgrounds β€’ Detour time β€’ Distance, travel time, and arrival time β€’ Remaining range on arrival β€’ Weather at the location β€’ Compatibility with your charging cards β€’ Alerts for outages JUST START DRIVING A clear route view shows all charging stations like a string of pearls. You immediately see: β€’ Is your range enough? β€’ Are there gaps? β€’ Where is it worth stopping? β€œDAD, I NEED TO PEE” When it’s spontaneous, you instantly see where you can stop and charge: β€’ Distance and time to the next station β€’ Detour time β€’ Decide in seconds YOUR FAVORITES Save charging stations you like. They are highlighted everywhere, and you instantly see if a detour is worth it. YOUR CHARGING NETWORKS Find stations that match your pricing plan β€” at your location, along your route, and at your destination. APPLE CARPLAY See charging stations along your route directly in your car and add them as a stop in Apple Maps or Google Maps. TESLA INTEGRATION Connect your Tesla and instantly see: β€’ Whether you can reach the station β€’ Your remaining range on arrival THERE ARE ENOUGH CHARGING STATIONS. WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU? β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Without a subscription, only the first three charging stations are shown. Charging data from GoingElectric and Open Charge Map. Battery level and range are available for Tesla only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PlugMap

Features
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PlugMap – Your Smart EV Charging Assistant PlugMap makes finding EV charging stations simple, fast, and stress-free. Whether commuting or planning a long trip, you can quickly locate nearby chargers, check availability, and filter by charger type, provider, or location. Why drivers love PlugMap: β€’ Find EV Charging Stations – View a live map of chargers near you. β€’ Tesla & More – Discover Superchargers, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, and more. β€’ Search & Filter – By station name, fast charger, free EV chargers, or provider. β€’ Real Reviews – Read and share experiences from other EV drivers. β€’ Station Details – Availability, connector types, and pricing. β€’ Save Favorites – Quick access to your most-used charging stations. β€’ Easy Access – Sign in with Google, Apple, or guest mode. β€’ Personalized – Manage your profile and preferences. Join thousands of EV drivers reducing range anxiety and making charging effortless. Download PlugMap now and charge with confidence!"

Screenshots

Charge My Way4 screens
PlugMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlugMap at none against Charge My Way's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Charge My Way sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PlugMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charge My Way ships an update every 2 weeks, PlugMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Charge My Way versus PlugMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharge My WayPlugMap
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews73.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian WegerhoffPlugMap, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Charge My Way

Subscriptions2
  • Charge My Way Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Charge My Way Yearly$9.991 Year
None

PlugMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charge My Way free?
Charge My Way is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlugMap free?
PlugMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Charge My Way or PlugMap have ads?
Neither Charge My Way nor PlugMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charge My Way or PlugMap?
Charge My Way ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlugMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Charge My Way was updated on October 20, 2026 and PlugMap on October 25, 2026.

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