# PlugShare vs Electromaps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Electromaps at none against PlugShare's 2. PlugShare's advantage is ratings volume (142K vs 342) and review sentiment (54% vs 30%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Electromaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlugShare against 4.8 for Electromaps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 30% of Electromaps's.

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Electromaps monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlugShare | Electromaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (142K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugshare-charging-stations/id421788217/reviews) | **[4.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electromaps-charging-stations/id606186464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142K** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Recargo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405168587) | [Wallbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188286840) |

## What reviewers say

### PlugShare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugshare-charging-stations/id421788217)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Navigation, #136 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Electromaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electromaps-charging-stations/id606186464)

Easily locate and access over 470,000 electric vehicle charging points worldwide. Plan your routes with optimized navigation, view real-time availability, and track your charging history. Join a community of EV drivers to share insights and contribute to a greener future.

**Highlights:** Find charging points worldwide, Optimized navigation to stations, Real-time availability information, Charging session price details, Statistics and charge logging, Community reviews and photos, Add new charging points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lifesaver for EV travel
- 👍 Works with alternative payment
- 👍 Useful in Spain
- 👍 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Essential for Europe travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 No customer service
- 👎 Unreliable station availability
- 👎 App shows unavailable stations
- 👎 No way to report errors
- 👎 Inconvenient phone number location

**Reported bugs**

- 100,- credit disappeared
- App shows unavailable stations as available
- No response to emails
- No support for days
- No way to report errors

**Requested features**

- Make charger information easier to access and read
- Improve map window when driving
- Easier exit after looking for chargers
- Add option to report closures or errors
- More chargers needed in town square


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlugShare free?

PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Electromaps free?

Electromaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlugShare or Electromaps?

Electromaps is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while Electromaps averages 4.8 from 342 ratings.

### Do PlugShare or Electromaps have ads?

Both PlugShare and Electromaps show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlugShare or Electromaps?

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Electromaps monthly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on September 25, 2026 and Electromaps on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*