Comparison

PlugShare vs Wevolt

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

Wevolt

Easily find and use electric vehicle charging stations, and for owners, monetize your chargers. Access a growing network of private, business, and public stations with reliable, up-to-date information. Integrates existing networks for a seamless charging experience.

Highlights
  • Charger sharing network
  • Reliable charger information
  • Aggregated charging networks
  • User-friendly interface
  • Community rewards (coming soon)
Features
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The Wevolt App makes it easy for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to locate and use chargers and for residential and commercial Charge Point Owners to monetise their chargers. Key features: - Charger sharing: Access an ever-growing network of private, business, and public charging stations hosted by our community members. - Reliable information: Find up-to-date information on charger availability and accessibility and contribute to the network for rewards. - Aggregator: Our platform integrates existing charging networks for seamless access to an extensive directory of charging information. - User-friendly: Wevolt's intuitive interface makes it easy for EV owners to navigate the charging landscape. - Incentive-based rewards (coming soon): Engage with our community and earn rewards for contributing accurate information. Join the Wevolt community and redefine the EV charging experience.

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
Wevolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PlugShare at 4.7 against Wevolt's 4.0. PlugShare also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (142K vs 1). Wevolt'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. Wevolt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K 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 25% of Wevolt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Wevolt monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PlugShare versus Wevolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareWevolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings142K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#36 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.Wevolt

Customer experience

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative36.5%

Wevolt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Wevolt

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

Wevolt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wevolt free?
Wevolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or Wevolt?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 142K ratings, while Wevolt averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PlugShare or Wevolt have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; Wevolt does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or Wevolt?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wevolt monthly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wevolt on October 8, 2026.

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