Comparison

PlugShare vs Place to Plug

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

Head to head
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

About

Place to Plug

Discover and book electric vehicle charging stations worldwide. Start charging directly from your phone, share your own charging point with the community, and manage your charging sessions. This app promotes sustainable mobility by making EV charging accessible and convenient.

Highlights
  • Map and list of charging stations
  • Advanced filtering options
  • Real-time station status
  • Remote charging start/stop
  • Book charging points
  • Share charging points
  • Charging session history
Features
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Master electric driving and sustainable mobility. Become a PRO with our app, it's totally free! With Place to Plug EV drivers can easily discover thousands of charging stations along their way around the world, both public and private. Find your preferred charging point and even book it for your peace of mind. Start charging on your arrival without the need of specific apps or RFID cards. Become one of our awesome community users by sharing your socket with other EV drivers. • Tap, charge and GO Charge right from your phone. This app will give you all the power! • Ensure your charge whenever you want Book a socket and let it wait for you. Just keep calm and enjoy your road! • Charge everywhere Use sockets from our community to charge even at the top of a mountain. • Environment matters We reduce emissions by helping you to use EVs. Let's green the world! FEATURES • Map and list of charging stations around the world • Advanced filtering such as power, connector type, charging zone type… • Access to public and private charging points • Real time status of charging stations & charging points • Remote start/stop wherever and whenever you want • Start charging by scanning a QR code • Book charging points to ensure your charge • Charging session history & details • Charging point reporting & reviews • Sharing your charging point with other Place to Plug users • Private charging points management • Bookings management And, of course, Tesla users will also find all Supercharger stations in our app! NEW IN We release our brand-new widget and Apple Watch App! And we give a warm welcome to iOS 13 and Sign in with Apple. Do not miss our new widget! Start charging by scanning a QR code you will find in the connector of the charging station, find all your favorite stations and nearby charging stations. And about the Watch... you have never had so much power in your wrist before. Its design will allow you to stop any charge right from your wrist and get directions to your favorites and nearby charging stations ;) Discover all its features! SUPPORT IN REAL TIME Having problems with any charging point or charging station? Our app offers you a real time chat with all charging points operators as well as with the users that book and use your charging points :)

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
Place to Plug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against Place to Plug's 0%. PlugShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (144K vs 1). Place to Plug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Place to Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 144K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 0% of Place to Plug's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Place to Plug fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PlugShare versus Place to Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugSharePlace to Plug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.Place to Plug

Customer experience

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews996 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.6%

Place to Plug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Place to Plug

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlugShare

Subscriptions2
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
None

Place to Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Place to Plug free?
Place to Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or Place to Plug?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while Place to Plug averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlugShare or Place to Plug have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; Place to Plug does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or Place to Plug?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Place to Plug fortnightly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on October 25, 2026 and Place to Plug on October 24, 2026.

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