PlugShare vs FLO EV Charging
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
FLO EV Charging
Discover and use charging stations on a major North American network. Manage your charging, track usage, and schedule home charging to save money. Access partner networks and multiple payment options.
- Locate charging stations with real-time availability
- Access partner charging networks
- Load funds via credit card or Apple Pay
- Schedule home charging to save money
- Track energy consumption and charging history
- Connect and manage FLO Home X5 charger
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FLO EV, Electric Drivers' Life made easy Charge on North America’s leading EV charging network: • Quickly locate stations and see their real-time availability • Save favorites and nearby stations • Get access to our partner networks, all in one app Download the app and charge right away: • Load funds with your credit card, Apple Pay™ • Save money on charging fees with a free FLO membership • Or pay on the go with your credit card: no account necessary Seamlessly connect your FLO Home X5: • Get real-time status • Set a charging schedule to avoid peak periods and save money • Track energy consumption and charging history Our app is designed and built by teaming up with real EV owners. Use the contact link in the app to tell us what you think we should be working on, we’re all ears. We are on a mission to deliver the best charging experience to EV drivers on the road, at home, and at work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FLO EV Charging at none against PlugShare's 2. FLO EV Charging also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PlugShare's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and ratings volume (142K vs 5K). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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. FLO EV Charging asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PlugShare against 4.7 for FLO EV Charging. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlugShare has 142K ratings behind it against 5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of PlugShare's written reviews are positive against 35% of FLO EV Charging's.
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, FLO EV Charging monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlugShare | FLO EV Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (142K ratings) | 4.7 (5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 34.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 142K — better | 5K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | #195 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Recargo, Inc. | AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
PlugShare
FLO EV Charging
User reviews
PlugShare
From 142K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Comprehensive charging station information
- 📍 Helpful for planning long-distance trips
- ⭐ Useful community-driven updates and reviews
- 🔍 Ability to filter by charger type and network
- 💡 Innovative features like trip planning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app updates causing issues
- 🗺️ Mapping and navigation could be improved
- 🔍 Inconsistent or missing charger details
- 🤖 Difficulty updating or adding new stations
- 💸 Concerns about unexpected charges
FLO EV Charging
From 5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and convenient charging
- 👍 Easy to use app and chargers
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable service
- 👍 Excellent charging network coverage
Room to improve
- 🐛 Chargers often offline or not working
- 🔒 Requires app or RFID card, no tap-to-pay
- 💰 Expensive charging rates compared to competitors
- 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality
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
FLO EV Charging
Reported bugs
4 issues- App login and password reset issues
- Charger not detected by app at some locations
- Charging session info not loading in app
- Unauthorized charges and billing problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Wallet support for RFID card
- Provide real-time charger availability updates
- Implement a rating/review system for chargers
- Offer pay-as-you-go option instead of pre-paid balance
In-app purchases
PlugShare
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
FLO EV Charging
No in-app purchases
Questions
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