Comparison

PlugShare vs EV Connect

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

EV Connect

Locate, access, and pay for electric vehicle charging stations. Monitor charging sessions in real-time, receive notifications when charging is complete, and manage payments securely. Favorite frequently used stations and review past charging history.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations by location, ID, availability, power, and accessibility
  • Start charge sessions via QR code or station ID
  • Monitor charging sessions in real-time
  • Receive charging completion notifications
  • Secure payment processing
  • Favorite charging locations
  • View charging history and receipts
Features
Currently charting
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EV Connect is the home of the most innovative, robust and feature-rich cloud-based software platform for managing electric vehicle charging stations, their interaction with utilities and the driver experience. The EV Connect App uses location-based services to allow drivers to easily find, access, and securely pay for EV charging. Drivers can search for and locate electric vehicle charging stations based on location, station ID, availability, power level provided, and accessibility. Start charge sessions simply by scanning QR codes or entering the desired station ID in the app. With the EV Connect electric vehicle charging app, you can also: • Monitor your current charge sessions in real-time • Get phone notifications as soon as your EV is finished charging • Make secure payments • Favorite locations that have easy access to your commonly used EV charging stations • Receive an email receipt of your EV charging transactions • View a history of past charging sessions • Report drivers that abuse charging station use

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
EV Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Connect at none against PlugShare's 2. EV Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PlugShare's advantage is ratings volume (142K vs 6.8K) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, chart position 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. EV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 60% of EV Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, EV Connect every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
PlugShare versus EV Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareEV Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142K ratings) — better4.5 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews60.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142K — better6.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#41 — better#110
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.EV Connect, Inc.

Customer experience

PlugShare

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

EV Connect

All ratings6,767 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

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

EV Connect

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast charging
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient locations
  • 👍 Reliable charging
  • 👍 Affordable pricing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable chargers
  • 🐛 Buggy app
  • 💰 Expensive charging
  • ⏱️ Slow charging speeds
  • 🔍 Poor customer support

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

EV Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Chargers not working as expected
  • Inconsistent charging speeds
  • Billing issues and unexpected charges
  • Connectivity problems between app and chargers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability
  • More charging stations
  • Ability to check charging status remotely
  • Easier payment options
  • Better signage and instructions at charging stations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlugShare

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

EV Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Connect free?
EV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or EV Connect?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while EV Connect averages 4.5 from 6.8K ratings.
Do PlugShare or EV Connect have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; EV Connect does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or EV Connect?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and EV Connect every 2 months. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on September 24, 2026 and EV Connect on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, PlugShare or EV Connect?
PlugShare currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and EV Connect at #110. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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