PlugShare vs Stuart Energy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlugShare
This app provides a comprehensive map of EV charging stations, powered by a large community of drivers. Users can find compatible chargers, filter by plug type and speed, and see real-time availability and reviews. It also offers trip planning and payment options at select locations.
- 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
- Apple CarPlay integration
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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
Stuart Energy
This app helps electric car owners find and reserve charging stations. It also supports charging network owners and electromobility service providers, offering intelligent controllers for homes to manage electricity consumption.
- Find charging stations
- Reserve charging stations
- Support for charging network owners
- Support for electromobility service providers
- Intelligent home energy controllers
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STUART software products serve electric car owners, charging network owners, electromobility service providers and solar system owners. Consumer electronic devices - electric car charging stations and intelligent controller for modular homes are made to make life effortless for every electricity consumer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against Stuart Energy's 0%. PlugShare also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (144K vs 1). Stuart Energy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Stuart Energy 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 Stuart Energy's.
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Stuart Energy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlugShare | Stuart Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (144K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 144K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | UAB Stuart Energy |
Customer experience
PlugShare
Stuart Energy
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
Stuart Energy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
Stuart Energy
No in-app purchases
