Comparison

PlugShare vs GoVolt

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
Read full description

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

GoVolt

Discover and plan your electric vehicle charging stops with a live map of over 870,000 stations worldwide. See real-time availability, upfront pricing, and filter by plug type and speed. Plan entire road trips with charging stops tailored to your vehicle's range.

Highlights
  • Live EV charger availability map
  • Upfront pricing at stations
  • Filter by speed and plug type
  • EV road trip planner
  • Save favorite stations
  • Community ratings and reviews
Features
Read full description

GoVolt puts every public EV charger on one live map — 870,000+ charging points in 70 countries. FIND THE RIGHT CHARGER • Live availability — see which plugs are free before you drive • Upfront prices — tariffs shown per station, no surprises • Filter by speed (kW), plug type, and network • Works with CCS, Type 2, CHAdeMO, Tesla and more PLAN ROAD TRIPS Tell GoVolt where you're going — it plans the charging stops, how long each one takes, and when you'll arrive. Add your car to get plans matched to its real range. MAKE IT YOURS • Save favorite stations and get availability alerts • Community ratings and reviews for every station • Your garage: multiple vehicles, per-car plug and range • Light and dark themes, km or miles, 70+ languages Charging and payment happen in the operator's own app — GoVolt shows live info and prices, then hands you off to charge. GoVolt — every charger, one map.

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
GoVolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlugShare at 54% against GoVolt's 0%. PlugShare also leads on chart position (#38 vs unranked). GoVolt's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 GoVolt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, GoVolt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PlugShare versus GoVolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareGoVolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings144K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.Gowalk Inc.

Customer experience

PlugShare

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

GoVolt

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

GoVolt

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
1 purchases

GoVolt

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoVolt free?
GoVolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlugShare or GoVolt have ads?
Both PlugShare and GoVolt show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or GoVolt?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoVolt every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on November 1, 2026 and GoVolt on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons