Comparison

Moon Seeker vs PlugShare

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

Head to head
About

Moon Seeker

Explore lunar phases and celestial events with a comprehensive calendar and 3D viewer. Plan outdoor activities, photography, and understand eclipse timings with detailed local visibility and magnitude information.

Highlights
  • Lunar phases calendar
  • Augmented reality 3D moon path viewer
  • Solar and lunar eclipse timing details
  • Flat compass view
  • Map view of lunar light direction
  • GPS and magnetometer for accurate positioning
Currently charting
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Provides a list of LUNAR PHASES, a CALENDAR view, a FLAT VIEW COMPASS, a MAP VIEW and an AUGMENTED REALITY CAMERA 3-D VIEW showing the lunar path and its hour intervals. Also includes detailed description of event timing for solar and lunar ECLIPSES, such as local visibility, exact start and end times and maximum magnitude. * Ideal for photographers and anyone involved in outdoor nighttime activities. * Great for planning optimal light conditions. Note - if you are interested in daytime light conditions, please look at the "Sun Seeker" app, which provides related functionality for the sun. Main Features * Uses GPS and magnetometer to find the correct lunar position and path for your current location, or for any location on earth * Flat compass view showing current lunar position, diurnal lunar angle and elevation (separated into above and bow horizon segments) * 3D augmented reality camera overlay view showing the moon's current position, its path with hour points marked * Map view showing lunar light direction and elevation at all hours, for any location, scrollable for any date and time * Ability to choose any date and view lunar path for that day Notes * The compass accuracy depends on having an undistorted magnetic field around your device. If you use it close to metallic objects or electrical equipment, directional accuracy may be impaired.

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

Moon Seeker4 screens
PlugShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlugShare at Free against Moon Seeker's $3.99. PlugShare also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 565) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Moon Seeker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

PlugShare is free to download; Moon Seeker costs $3.99 up front. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Moon Seeker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Moon Seeker against 4.7 for PlugShare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 144K ratings behind it against 565, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Moon Seeker's written reviews are positive against 54% of PlugShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moon Seeker ships an update every 3 months, PlugShare every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Moon Seeker versus PlugShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoon SeekerPlugShare
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (565 ratings) — better4.7 (144K ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings565144K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#97#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperozPDARecargo, Inc.

Customer experience

Moon Seeker

All ratings563 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral17.9%
Negative20.5%

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.8%

User reviews

Moon Seeker

From 565 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very helpful for real estate
  • 👍 Fun and easy to use
  • 👍 Awesome for moon location
  • 👍 Perfect tool for photography
  • 👍 Great for moon cycles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Grid in 3D view reappears
  • 🐛 App lags and doesn't update
  • 🐛 Missing time slider
  • 🐛 Says moon is 90° away
  • 🐛 Crashes on iPhone 5s

PlugShare

From 144K 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

Moon Seeker

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Grid in 3D view reappears on reopen
  • App lags and doesn't update locations
  • Says moon is 90° away from current position
  • Version 5.4 crashes on iPhone 5s with iOS 9.3.5
  • 3D compass view unavailable on devices without compass
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  • White line on app icon
  • Two positions for midnight create a gap
  • App crashes when opening calendar
  • Compass feature fails, lags, and is inaccurate
  • Moon jumps around and wanders off
  • 3D compass is worthless
  • Compass inaccuracy
  • App does not function properly in iOS 8

Requested features

10 requests
  • Grid in 3D view stays off
  • Time slider feature
  • Portuguese translation
  • Japanese version
  • Set other locations
Show 5 more
  • Display map locations
  • iOS 7 style update
  • Animate date period
  • Map view feature
  • Moon brightness indicator

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

Moon Seeker

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PlugShare

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

Questions

Is Moon Seeker free?
Moon Seeker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moon Seeker or PlugShare?
Moon Seeker is rated higher. Moon Seeker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 565 ratings, while PlugShare averages 4.7 from 144K ratings.
Do Moon Seeker or PlugShare have ads?
Both Moon Seeker and PlugShare show ads.
Which is updated more often, Moon Seeker or PlugShare?
Moon Seeker ships an update every 3 months, and PlugShare every 3 weeks. Most recently, Moon Seeker was updated on November 1, 2026 and PlugShare on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Moon Seeker or PlugShare?
Moon Seeker currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and PlugShare at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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