Comparison

PlugShare vs FuelScout

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

FuelScout

Find and share the cheapest fuel prices in your area. Compare prices, discover nearby stations, and get automatic updates to save money on every fill-up. Join a community dedicated to finding the best fuel deals.

Highlights
  • Find cheapest fuel near you
  • Compare fuel prices
  • View stations on map or list
  • Get automatic fuel updates
  • Report fuel prices
  • Add favorite stations
  • Suggest new stations
Features
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FuelScout is the new social way to find and share the cheapest fuel every day. Find your nearest servos, gas stations, compare and share fuel prices with your friends and the world and benefit as they share the prices with you! Similar to the Fuel Watch, MotorMouth or GasBuddy fuel apps Fuelscout is FREE for a limited time, with no limit on the number of checks, the ability to suggest new stations - and of course you can help others by helping keep prices continuously updated! Add and monitor your favourite (or regular!) station stops and fuel type to see the price as soon as someone updates it - and instantly compare those on your route. FuelScout is more than just a fast, easy and rewarding way to find, report and save on fuel- it's a social movement. As we push to get FuelScouters and stations on board the FuelScout network more and more prices will come online and be updated frequently. If the stations wont tell you then its up to us! KEY FEATURES •FuelWatch prices updated daily in Western Australia - other feeds online soon •Find cheapest fuel near you •View stations and price information on a map or list by price, distance or favourite fuel type •Get automatic fuel updates •Report fuel price and gain a good rep •Follow other FuelScouts to get their best deals •Add favourite stations •Keep an eye on your local stations for special deals •Rate your fuel station •Suggest new stations Stop filling up at the wrong place at the wrong time when you could find another station, only few blocks away that was selling fuel for 10% less than your regular spot! FuelScout and your network of FuelScouts can tell you where you need to go! Imagine how much you could save on fuel. You could make the money back on this app with your first fill! Once you set-up your account you can get automatic fuel notifications, share prices with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers and fellow FuelScouts. You can then use the handy map to track down new stations, and find a cheap place to fill up whilst on a road trip or even overseas holiday... all the while saving money on fuel! By becoming a member of the FuelScout team, you join a growing network of people from around the world who want to save money on fuel! So the bigger the FuelScout network, the more fuel prices get reported - so join the social fuel revolution and start to save today! FuelScout helps you keep your money in your pocket and your car or truck on the road the social way. How does it work? Download the FuelScout application and sign-in using your Facebook. Alternatively you can set-up a username and password. You've just joined the social saving revolution - an ever-growing network of FuelScouts. As a member you now have access to view all of the local and international fuel prices that have been reported! Scan your local map, record your favourite stations, set-up notifications and even get others to join the FuelScout family. Going on a trip - don't forget to pop open your FuelScout app and search for a station near you! If you fill up before returning that rental car, you could save up to 60%! Now hit the streets, share petrol prices that you find, scan to see if other FuelScouts have found better prices near you and fuel up for less!

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
FuelScout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against FuelScout's 0%. PlugShare also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). FuelScout'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. FuelScout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FuelScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 complicate that: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 0% of FuelScout'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, FuelScout every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PlugShare versus FuelScout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareFuelScout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better1
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 Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.MobileMate.me

Customer experience

PlugShare

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

FuelScout

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

FuelScout

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

FuelScout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FuelScout free?
FuelScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or FuelScout?
FuelScout is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while FuelScout averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlugShare or FuelScout have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; FuelScout does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or FuelScout?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and FuelScout every 3 months. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on October 26, 2026 and FuelScout on October 23, 2026.

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