Comparison

PlugShare vs FLO EV Charging

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

Screenshots

PlugShare4 screens
FLO EV Charging4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PlugShare versus FLO EV Charging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugShareFLO EV Charging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (142K ratings)4.7 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews — better34.7% of reviews
Number of ratings142K — better5K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRecargo, Inc.AddÉnergie Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

PlugShare

All ratings141,757 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews910 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative37.0%

FLO EV Charging

All ratings5,049 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative54.3%

User reviews

PlugShare

From 142K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

2 purchases

PlugShare

Subscriptions2
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • PlugShare Ad-Free (Annual)$14.991 Year
None

FLO EV Charging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlugShare free?
PlugShare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FLO EV Charging free?
FLO EV Charging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PlugShare or FLO EV Charging?
PlugShare and FLO EV Charging are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 142K and 5K ratings respectively.
Do PlugShare or FLO EV Charging have ads?
PlugShare shows ads; FLO EV Charging does not.
Which is updated more often, PlugShare or FLO EV Charging?
PlugShare ships an update every 3 weeks, and FLO EV Charging monthly. Most recently, PlugShare was updated on September 25, 2026 and FLO EV Charging on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, PlugShare or FLO EV Charging?
PlugShare currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and FLO EV Charging at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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