Comparison

PlugShare vs synergEV MX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlugShare

This app provides a comprehensive map of EV charging stations, powered by a large community of drivers. Users can find compatible chargers, filter by plug type and speed, and see real-time availability and reviews. It also offers trip planning and payment options at select locations.

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
  • Apple CarPlay integration
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

synergEV MX

Features
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Carga tu carro con synergEV es sencillo, seguro y confiable. Ofrecemos una plataforma de software en la nube, con funciones, para la gestión de estaciones de carga de vehículos eléctricos, su interacción con las compañías de energía y la experiencia del conductor. La App synergEV utiliza servicios basados en ubicación para que los conductores puedan encontrar, acceder y pagar de manera segura la carga de su vehículo eléctrico. Los usuarios pueden buscar y localizar estaciones de carga según su ubicación, ID de estación, disponibilidad, nivel de potencia y accesibilidad. Inicia tus sesiones de carga fácilmente escaneando un código QR o ingresando el ID de la estación en la aplicación. Con la aplicación de carga de vehículos eléctricos de synergEV, también puedes: Monitorear en tiempo real tus sesiones de carga Recibir notificaciones en tu celular tan pronto como tu vehículo haya terminado de cargarse Realizar pagos de forma segura Guardar como favoritas las ubicaciones con acceso fácil a tus estaciones de carga más utilizadas Recibir un comprobante de tus transacciones de carga por correo electrónico Consultar el historial de tus sesiones de carga anteriores Reportar a conductores que hagan mal uso de las estaciones de carga

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
synergEV MX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: synergEV MX at none against PlugShare's 2. synergEV MX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). PlugShare's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked). 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. synergEV MX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, synergEV MX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PlugShare versus synergEV MX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugSharesynergEV MX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings144K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.SynergEV

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

synergEV MX

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

synergEV MX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is synergEV MX free?
synergEV MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlugShare or synergEV MX have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; synergEV MX does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or synergEV MX?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and synergEV MX every 9 days. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on November 11, 2026 and synergEV MX on October 30, 2026.

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