# Moon Seeker vs PlugShare

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Moon Seeker | PlugShare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (565 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-seeker/id375612556/reviews)** | [4.7 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugshare-charging-stations/id421788217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 565 | **144K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #97 | **#42** |
| Size | 31 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ozPDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/295147488) | [Recargo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405168587) |

## What reviewers say

### Moon Seeker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-seeker/id375612556)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Grid in 3D view stays off
- Time slider feature
- Portuguese translation
- Japanese version
- Set other locations


### PlugShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugshare-charging-stations/id421788217)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Navigation, #171 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*