PlugShare vs VoltWay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
VoltWay
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Voltway takes the guesswork out of EV road trips. Tell it where you're going and how much charge you have, and it automatically plans the charging stops you'll need to get there — no more manually checking whether you'll make it, or hunting for chargers along the way. HOW IT WORKS Add your EV from our car catalog (or enter your own battery/efficiency numbers), set your start and target battery percentage, and Voltway calculates a route with charging stops inserted exactly where you'll need them — each one sized to get you safely to the next stop, not a minute more. FREE FEATURES • Automatic charging-stop planning based on your car's real range • Real charging station data — connector types, power, and pricing where available • One car in your garage, up to 3 saved trips • Avoid tolls or ferries • Export any route to Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze • Trip history with one-tap "plan this again" • Share a route with a travel companion so they can plan it with their own car • Light and dark mode • Miles or kilometers, your choice VOLTWAY PRO • Multi-stop trips — add your own must-visit stops along the way • Unlimited cars in your garage • Unlimited saved trips • Live-traffic-aware routing for more accurate charging estimates • Plan by departure time or arrival time, with a reminder when it's time to leave • On-demand refresh of a charging station's live connector info Voltway Pro is a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, billed through your Apple ID. Price is shown in the app before purchase and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://adecrown678-spec.github.io/voltway-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://adecrown678-spec.github.io/voltway-legal/privacy-policy.html Whether you're commuting, road-tripping, or just tired of range anxiety, Voltway helps you drive with confidence — knowing exactly where and how long you'll need to charge, before you even leave.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VoltWay at none against PlugShare's shown. VoltWay also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). PlugShare's advantage is chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. PlugShare sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and VoltWay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, VoltWay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlugShare | VoltWay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (143K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 143K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | Adekunle Ogunade |
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
VoltWay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
VoltWay
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$39.991 Year









