Comparison

PlugShare vs Optrack Lite

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

Optrack Lite

Features
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This application is a comprehensive Fleet Tracking and Vehicle Monitoring System designed for control rooms and fleet operators to monitor vehicle movement, routes, delays, and operational performance in real time. The system captures live vehicle data and converts it into structured reports that help improve monitoring, compliance, and operational efficiency. KEY FEATURES & REPORTS • Vehicle Status Report with vehicle ID, live location, date, time, and speed • Route violation alerts and reports • Abnormal delay reports for delays exceeding four hours • Missing vehicle tracing • Vehicle route history tracking • Distance charts and total distance travelled reports • Trip summary reports • In & Out vehicle reports • Idle time monitoring reports • Door-to-door collection estimates • Commodity movement reports sent via email • End-of-day automated reporting SUMMARY & PERIODIC REPORTING • Monthly summary of vehicle movement: – Ward-wise – Vehicle number-wise – Route-wise – Contractor-wise • Detailed movement lists by vehicle number, route, and contractor • Vehicle data securely stored in the system for one month CONTROL ROOM FUNCTIONALITY The application enables control rooms to monitor: • Live vehicle location • Routes taken by vehicles • Vehicle stoppage details • Excessive stoppage alerts • Route deviation alerts SYSTEM CAPABILITIES • Multi-level login with secure authentication • Emergency alert functionality • Live vehicle position displayed on digitized maps with designated routes • Web-based access for report viewing and generation FLEET DATABASE MANAGEMENT The fleet monitoring database includes: • Vehicle registration number • Engine number and chassis number • Model and year of manufacture • Laden capacity • Transport office clearance status • Insurance details • Owner name and address MONITORING & COMPLIANCE Monitoring reports include: • Number of trips • Distance covered • Number of working days • Route violation details • Route performance reports RELIABILITY & MAINTENANCE • Equipment is weather-resistant, water-resistant, and vibration-resistant • Software is updated with the latest versions as and when available • Network connectivity is ensured by selecting suitable SIM service providers

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
Optrack Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Optrack Lite at none against PlugShare's 2. Optrack Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PlugShare's advantage is chart position (#47 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. Optrack Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, Optrack Lite weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PlugShare versus Optrack Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareOptrack Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings144K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.taksh

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

Optrack Lite

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

Optrack Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Optrack Lite free?
Optrack Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlugShare or Optrack Lite have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; Optrack Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or Optrack Lite?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and Optrack Lite weekly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on November 9, 2026 and Optrack Lite on October 7, 2026.

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