# PlugShare vs Place to Plug

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlugShare | Place to Plug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (144K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugshare-charging-stations/id421788217/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/place-to-plug/id1092952739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Recargo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405168587) | [Place to Plug](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092952738) |

## What reviewers say

### PlugShare

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

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Navigation, #151 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


### Place to Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/place-to-plug/id1092952739)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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