Comparison

ChargePoint® vs PlugShare

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

Head to head
About

ChargePoint®

Easily locate, use, and pay for EV charging stations. This app provides real-time availability, station details, and seamless charging initiation. Manage both public and home charging in one place.

Highlights
  • Real-time charging station availability map
  • Charge at roaming partner stations
  • Customize station filters (car compatibility, charger type)
  • View station details (pricing, popular times, tips)
  • Initiate charging via Tap to charge, app, or RFID
  • Track charging history and usage
  • Home charging management
Features
Currently charting
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FIND. CHARGE. PAY. GO. The ChargePoint app seamlessly connects drivers to the world’s largest EV charging network with hundreds of thousands of available stations and roaming partners to choose from. Finding, using and paying for charging your EV has never been easier. The ChargePoint app is the only all-in-one driver solution with smooth tech integrations and premium driver features so you can finally leave your wallet at home. Charge, drive and live better now with the ChargePoint app. Download the ChargePoint app to: FIND A PLACE TO CHARGE Discover real-time charging station availability with the ChargePoint map. CHARGE AT ROAMING PARTNER STATIONS Use your ChargePoint app and account to charge at FLO, EVgo, Greenlot and EV Connect stations. CUSTOMIZE YOUR STATION FILTERS Use filters to see only stations that work with your car and filter for AC or DC fast chargers for maximum convenience. SEE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Find the most important information about a charging station, including station availability, pricing, popular times to charge, charging history, driver tips and more. START CHARGING INSTANTLY Begin charging via Tap to charge, directly in the ChargePoint app or with your RFID card. TRACK YOUR COMPLETE CHARGING ACTIVITY See your charging history and trends, including miles added and cost. Easily control both your public and home charging in a single app. GET LIVE UPDATES Receive real-time notifications and reminders about your charging status, including when a station becomes available, your car finishes charging and a charging session’s cost. ENJOY CONVENIENT WIDGETS Activate widgets to seamlessly find nearby stations, view your charging status, manage home charging and more without opening the app. Choose the right ChargePoint widgets for you from Lock screen, Home screen, StandBy mode and macOS. LEARN FROM DRIVER TIPS Get station advice complete with photos from other drivers to better navigate and enjoy ChargePoint’s global app and roaming network. CHARGE AT HOME Use the ChargePoint app to charge your EV at home with ChargePoint Home Flex. Schedule charging, set reminders, get notifications, track usage and more. JOIN A VIRTUAL WAITLIST Reserve a charging spot from anywhere via our virtual Waitlist feature. MAXIMIZE CHARGING WITH YOUR APPLE WATCH Tap to charge with your Apple Watch to start charging instantly and easily see miles added to your range. LOCATE STATIONS AND MORE WITH CARPLAY Easily access charging info while on the road with your CarPlay in-vehicle display.

About

PlugShare

Discover and share EV charging stations worldwide. This app provides a comprehensive map with real-time reviews, photos, and filtering options for various plug types and charging speeds. Plan your electric vehicle trips and find compatible chargers easily.

Highlights
  • EV charging station map
  • Community reviews and photos
  • Filter by plug type and charging speed
  • Real-time station availability
  • EV trip planner
  • Pay with PlugShare
  • Add new stations
Features
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Download the most accurate EV and Tesla charging station map. PlugShare is the world’s largest EV driver community. Drivers contribute station reviews and photos to help the EV community make the most informed charging decisions possible. Drivers can filter the PlugShare map by plug type, including CHAdeMO and SAE/CCS, as well as charging speed, including Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Chargers such as Tesla Superchargers. You can also filter by charging provider – the PlugShare map includes detailed station information for every major EV charging network in North America, Europe, and much of the rest of the world, including: - ChargePoint - Tesla Destination - Electrify America - Supercharger - EVgo - FLO - SemaConnect - Shell Recharge - Renovatio Asset Management - Chargefox - Blink - SemaCharge - Volta - bp pulse - BC Hydro EV - GRIDSERVE Electric Highway - ChargeNet - Sun Country - NRMA - Petro-Canada - Circuit Electrique - Pod Point - Evie Networks - GeniePoint - Vector - Lidl eCharge - Ivy - Osprey Charging Network Ltd With PlugShare, you can: - Find public charging stations compatible with your EV (or EVs if you have multiple electric vehicles) - See each station’s PlugScore™ rating to quickly gauge charger reliability based on real driver reviews - Filter for connector type, charging speed, and amenities like food or bathrooms - Check for station functionality and current availability - Link to your favorite navigation app for directions to your selected charger - Pay for charging with Pay with PlugShare (at participating locations) and monitor your session - Add new charging stations to the map as you discover them - Receive notifications when a new charger is installed nearby - Find all the charging stations along a road trip route with a built-in EV trip planner - Use PlugShare with Apple CarPlay to browse nearby charging locations, bookmarked locations, and trips you've planned from the built-in display of CarPlay compatible vehicles - And more! PlugShare helps drivers find chargers compatible with any EV, including Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y, and Tesla Model 3; the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt, VW ID.4, Nissan LEAF, BMW i3, Audi e-tron, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche Taycan, Kia e-Niro, Volvo XC40, Polestar and all other electric vehicles on the market. Download PlugShare and join the PlugShare community today! Privacy Policy: https://company.plugshare.com/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://company.plugshare.com/terms-embed.html

Screenshots

ChargePoint®4 screens
PlugShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against ChargePoint®'s 13%. PlugShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (142K vs 19K). ChargePoint®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and chart position 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. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ChargePoint® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 19K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of ChargePoint®'s written reviews are positive against 54% of PlugShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, PlugShare every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ChargePoint® versus PlugShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChargePoint®PlugShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19K ratings)4.7 (142K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.8% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K142K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better#41
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChargePoint, Inc.Recargo, Inc.

Customer experience

ChargePoint®

All ratings18,811 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews1,419 reviews
Positive12.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative76.3%

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews910 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative37.0%

User reviews

ChargePoint®

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Easy and efficient
  • 🚀 Seamless transaction
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Helpful for travel

Room to improve

  • 🐛 User interface issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🔒 Forced auto-reload
  • 💰 Overcharging issues

PlugShare

From 142K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Comprehensive charging station information
  • 📍 Helpful for planning long-distance trips
  • ⭐ Useful community-driven updates and reviews
  • 🔍 Ability to filter by charger type and network
  • 💡 Innovative features like trip planning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates causing issues
  • 🗺️ Mapping and navigation could be improved
  • 🔍 Inconsistent or missing charger details
  • 🤖 Difficulty updating or adding new stations
  • 💸 Concerns about unexpected charges

Bugs and requests

ChargePoint®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Chargers not detected or showing as unavailable
  • Charging sessions not recorded properly
  • Inability to change charging amperage settings

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more vehicle models
  • Improve waitlist and charging status notifications
  • Allow manual input of car and battery info
  • Provide more charging analytics and customization
  • Add option to stop charging at 80% or 90%
Show 3 more
  • Improve geographic marker accuracy on map
  • Allow adding charging locations/stations
  • Provide option to choose reload amount

PlugShare

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when checking in at chargers
  • Issues with saving or syncing user preferences
  • Incorrect or outdated charger information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved trip planning with multiple stops
  • Ability to view charger availability in real-time
  • Integration with in-car navigation systems
  • Customizable filters and sorting options
  • Notification system for charger status updates

In-app purchases

None

ChargePoint®

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlugShare

Subscriptions2
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is ChargePoint® free?
ChargePoint® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChargePoint® or PlugShare?
PlugShare is rated higher. ChargePoint® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while PlugShare averages 4.7 from 142K ratings.
Do ChargePoint® or PlugShare have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; ChargePoint® does not.
Which is updated more often, ChargePoint® or PlugShare?
ChargePoint® ships an update fortnightly, and PlugShare every 3 weeks. Most recently, ChargePoint® was updated on September 24, 2026 and PlugShare on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, ChargePoint® or PlugShare?
ChargePoint® currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and PlugShare at #41. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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