cocharge vs PlugMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
cocharge
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Empowering the future of EV charging, making it affordable & accessible by sharing the stations, dynamic pricing and profitable investments.
PlugMap
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Find your charge, wherever you are. PlugMap is a fast, clean EV charging station finder built for drivers who just want to find a working charger nearby β no clutter, no guesswork. REAL, LIVE CHARGER DATA Every charging station on the map comes from Open Charge Map, a real, community-maintained global database β not sample data. See real locations, connector types, and charging speeds. FIND CHARGERS YOUR WAY Search any city or address instantly Or just tap the mic and say where you're headed β voice search built right in One tap to center the map on your current location FILTER TO WHAT YOU NEED Slow, Fast, or Ultra-Fast (50kW+) charging speeds CCS, Type 2, or CHAdeMO connectors Smart clustering keeps the map readable even in charger-dense cities SAVE YOUR FAVOURITES Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to save your go-to charging stations and pick up right where you left off on any device. DETAILED CHARGER INFO Tap any charger for connector types, charging speed, plug availability, and one-tap directions straight into Maps. BUILT FOR EVERY DRIVER Clean, dark interface that's easy to read on the road Native Apple Maps on iOS for a familiar, fluid feel Works great as a guest β no account required to start browsing PlugMap is free to use. No ads, no clutter β just a fast way to find your next charge.
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Verdict
cocharge and PlugMap are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
cocharge ships an update every 3 weeks, PlugMap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | cocharge | PlugMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cocharge GmbH | Faisal Mahmood |
In-app purchases
cocharge
No in-app purchases
PlugMap
No in-app purchases








