Comparison

PlugShare vs 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

Plug

Find and pay for electric vehicle charging stations across the UK, Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. Easily set up your account, locate available charge points, and manage your charging sessions for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • EV charge point network access
  • Account setup and management
  • Search for charge points
  • Select and pay for charging
  • Smooth charging experience
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The Plug-N-Go app connects you to our network of EV charge points throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar as well as roaming on our partners' more-than 800,000 chargers across Europe. Set up your account, search, select and pay for charge points for a smooth charging experience, wherever you are.

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
Plug4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlugShare at 4.7 against Plug's 4.0. PlugShare also leads on ratings volume (143K vs 1) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). 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. Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 143K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 63% of Plug'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, Plug fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PlugShare versus Plug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugSharePlug
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (143K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.plug-n-go ltd

Customer experience

PlugShare

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

Plug

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

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

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

Plug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plug free?
Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or Plug?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Plug averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlugShare or Plug have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; Plug does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or Plug?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plug fortnightly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on October 21, 2026 and Plug on October 1, 2026.

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