Comparison

PlugShare vs OpConnect

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

OpConnect

Find and pay for electric vehicle charging with a searchable map. View charger status, get directions, and manage your charging history and payment methods.

Highlights
  • Searchable map of EV charging stations
  • View charger status and availability
  • In-app payment for charging
  • Driving directions to stations
  • Save favorite charging stations
  • View charging session history
  • Manage payment cards and profile
Features
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The OpConnect smartphone application lets users locate electric vehicle charging stations through a searchable map with GPS capability and pay for charging on those stations with an OpConnect account. The map enables users to view the status and availability of OpConnect managed chargers near their current location. Once a charging station is selected, driving directions are offered. Also, stations can be saved to the user’s favorites, allowing quick and easy access to the stations they use the most. Additional features include viewing charging session and billing history, managing payment cards, and editing their profile for OpConnect members

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
OpConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlugShare at 4.7 against OpConnect's 3.6. PlugShare also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 14%) and ratings volume (142K vs 239). OpConnect'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. OpConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 239, 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 14% of OpConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, OpConnect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PlugShare versus OpConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareOpConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142K ratings) — better3.6 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better14.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142K — better239
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.OpConnect, LLC

Customer experience

PlugShare

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

OpConnect

All ratings239 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative32.2%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative81.6%

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

OpConnect

From 239 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Free charging
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient charging locations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔒 Excessive personal data required
  • 💰 Mandatory minimum balance
  • 🕰️ Slow and outdated UI
  • 🔌 Unreliable charging stations

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

OpConnect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to connect to charging stations
  • Charging sessions not properly recorded
  • Inability to close account and withdraw funds

Requested features

4 requests
  • Web-based charging option
  • Ability to report non-functioning stations
  • Streamlined account setup and payment process
  • Real-time charging status updates

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PlugShare

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

OpConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpConnect free?
OpConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or OpConnect?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while OpConnect averages 3.6 from 239 ratings.
Do PlugShare or OpConnect have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; OpConnect does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or OpConnect?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpConnect every 6 weeks. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on September 25, 2026 and OpConnect on September 23, 2026.

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