PlugShare vs OpConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. OpConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PlugShare | OpConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (142K ratings) — better | 3.6 (239 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 14.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 142K — better | 239 |
| 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 | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | OpConnect, LLC |
Customer experience
PlugShare
OpConnect
User reviews
PlugShare
From 142K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
OpConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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