Comparison

PlugShare vs PotholePro

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

PotholePro

Features
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PotholePro helps drivers log rough roads: automatic pothole sensing while you drive, optional trip recording, and clear reports you can export. WHAT YOU GET • Trip tracking with distance, duration, route map, and pothole counts • Vehicle profile with optional cost per kilometer—applied to saved trips • Reports: filter by time and category (Business / Personal), totals, CSV & JSON export • Global Map: browse aggregated pothole events and city scores (when connected to your backend) • Manual pothole pin on the map when you want to mark a spot yourself SMART DETECTION • Uses device motion and GPS with speed-aware logic to reduce false alerts while walking • You can limit detection to active trips in Settings PRIVACY & DATA • Trip and vehicle details are stored on your device • Global features depend on your Supabase configuration; adjust in Settings if you use cloud sync PERMISSIONS Location (including background when enabled) and motion are used for trips and pothole detection—see in-app usage strings for details. Questions? Use the support link in App Store Connect support@kaanuluer.com

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
PotholePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PotholePro at none against PlugShare's 2. PotholePro also leads on ads (none vs shown). PlugShare's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. PotholePro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, PotholePro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PlugShare versus PotholePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugSharePotholePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings144K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#40 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.Kaan Uluer

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

PotholePro

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

PotholePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PotholePro free?
PotholePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlugShare or PotholePro have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; PotholePro does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or PotholePro?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and PotholePro every 2 weeks. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on October 29, 2026 and PotholePro on October 25, 2026.

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