Comparison

PlugShare vs PowerCharge ProLink Network

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

PowerCharge ProLink Network

This app offers smart electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions for multi-tenant buildings. It streamlines the charging experience for drivers and optimizes usage and revenue for property owners, utilizing open communication standards for scalability.

Highlights
  • Smart EV charging platform
  • Energy management solutions
  • Optimized usage and revenue
  • Open communication standards
  • Scalable and future-proof technology
  • Improved EV charging accessibility
Features
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PowerCharge provides innovative solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management, designed uniquely for multi-tenant settings. Our smart EV charging platform streamlines the charging experience for drivers while optimizing usage and revenue for building owners. Importantly, all our technology is based on open communication standards to ensure scalable, future-proof solutions. Ultimately, our mission at PowerCharge is to improve EV charging accessibility in urban multi-tenant settings and ensure effective integration of EVs in our clean energy future.

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
PowerCharge ProLink Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against PowerCharge ProLink Network's 6%. PlugShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (142K vs 31). PowerCharge ProLink Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. PowerCharge ProLink Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 31, 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 6% of PowerCharge ProLink Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, PowerCharge ProLink Network every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PlugShare versus PowerCharge ProLink Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugSharePowerCharge ProLink Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142K ratings) — better1.6 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews53.9% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings142K — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.SWTCH Energy Inc

Customer experience

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews914 reviews
Positive53.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative37.0%

PowerCharge ProLink Network

All ratings31 ratings
Positive12.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.8%

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

PowerCharge ProLink Network

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

PowerCharge ProLink Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerCharge ProLink Network free?
PowerCharge ProLink Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or PowerCharge ProLink Network?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while PowerCharge ProLink Network averages 1.6 from 31 ratings.
Do PlugShare or PowerCharge ProLink Network have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; PowerCharge ProLink Network does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or PowerCharge ProLink Network?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and PowerCharge ProLink Network every 3 months. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on September 29, 2026 and PowerCharge ProLink Network on August 27, 2026.

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