Comparison

PlugShare vs EV Car Charging Stations App

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

EV Car Charging Stations App

Easily locate nearby electric vehicle charging stations with real-time availability. Filter by charging type, connector, and view detailed station information including user reviews. Connect with a community of EV drivers for support and shared experiences.

Highlights
  • Interactive charging station map
  • Search by current location or address
  • Filter by charging type, availability, connector
  • Detailed station information
  • Real-time availability updates
  • User reviews and community support
Features
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Looking for a charging station for your electric vehicle? Our Electric Vehicle Charging app is your trusted guide in the world of electric mobility. With its help, you can easily find the nearest charging stations, view up-to-date information and choose the best option for your electric vehicle. App features: Charging Station Finder: Find the nearest charging stations using the interactive map. Browse stations around your current location or search by address. Filters and Sorting: Customize your search according to your preferences - select stations by charging type, availability and connector type. Detailed Info: Get all the information you need about a station - from connector types to hours of operation and photos. Read reviews from other users and share your experience. Real-Time Updates: Keep track of real-time charging station availability and stay up-to-date with changes. Community & Support: Engage with the electric car driver community and get your questions answered. With Charge Electric Vehicles, your electric car rides will become even easier and more comfortable. Install the app today and start your electric mobility journey with confidence and convenience! Privacy Policy: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/EVCarCharge/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/EVCarCharge/termsofuse_en.html

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
EV Car Charging Stations App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against EV Car Charging Stations App's 20%. PlugShare also leads on ratings volume (144K vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). EV Car Charging Stations App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and EV Car Charging Stations App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PlugShare holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 144K ratings behind it against 14, 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 20% of EV Car Charging Stations App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, EV Car Charging Stations App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PlugShare versus EV Car Charging Stations App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareEV Car Charging Stations App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better4.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.Aleksandr Alekseev

Customer experience

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.8%

EV Car Charging Stations App

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

EV Car Charging Stations App

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
3 purchases

EV Car Charging Stations App

Subscriptions3
  • EV Car Charge - Week$2.997 Days
  • EV Electric Charge - Month$9.991 Month
  • EV Electric Charge - Year3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EV Car Charging Stations App free?
EV Car Charging Stations App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or EV Car Charging Stations App?
PlugShare is rated higher. PlugShare averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144K ratings, while EV Car Charging Stations App averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do PlugShare or EV Car Charging Stations App have ads?
Both PlugShare and EV Car Charging Stations App show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or EV Car Charging Stations App?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and EV Car Charging Stations App monthly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on November 7, 2026 and EV Car Charging Stations App on November 4, 2026.

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